Is Termidor safe when dry?
Is Termidor safe when dry?
Termidor SC has a long lasting residual for treating in the soil or topically. It should be applied twice a year directly up against the structure for ants (once every 6 months). It is safe for people after it dries.
Can you apply Termidor without a trench?
Answer: Termidor SC can only be applied to the top of the soil when you are using it as a perimeter pest control treatment against ants. If you are using Termidor SC to treat for active termites, or to protect your home against termites, you must apply the product into a trench.
Does rain wash away Termidor?
Answer: For best results, Termidor SC should be applied 24 hours before you are expecting any rain. After that point the product will not be affected by rain. 40 of 46 people found this answer helpful.
How long does it take Termidor to dry?
Rain will wash away the Termidor SC, reducing its effectiveness. Additionally, this may cause the product to contaminate nearby waterways. However, allowing 48 hours for the product to dry will ensure it stays in place.
How do you use Termidor to dry?
Step 1: Take out the empty tube from Termidor Dry Applicator and replace with a new tube. Step 2: Apply Termidor Dry directly to wood galleries, shelter tubes or carton nests or anywhere else you suspect termites to be. Application rate will vary on the treatment site.
Is Termidor safe for people?
Termidor and Termidor HE are safe to use for licenced operators that apply the product in line with the manufacturer’s guidelines. The active ingredient in the solution is fipronil, which is classified as a low hazard to humans and to animals. This means that your children and pets will be safe in a treated property.
How long does Termidor last in soil?
10 years
Termidor SC cannot be used on pets for any reason. It does last for 10 years in the soil. We recommend Termidor SC for a termite treatment due to how long it lasts in the soil.
Can Termidor be applied in the rain?
Answer: You should not apply Termidor SC if it is going to rain the same day. It is best to wait until you have a few days of no rain in the forecast so there is at least 24 – 36 hours time after you treat before it rains.
How long does Termidor last in the ground?
Termidor SC is a product that is meant to be used as a soil treatment for the prevention of termites and will last for 10 years or more in this type of application. Termidor SC can also be used as a spot treatment to eliminate existing termites and will last for up to 6 weeks for this use.
How often should Termidor be reapplied?
Answer: When spraying outdoors around the foundation Termidor SC can last up to 4-6 months and then will need to be reapplied. You can apply Termidor SC as a perimeter spray up to 4 times per year: Twice at the 0.8 oz./gal rate; 4 times at the 0.4 oz. per gallon rate; or 3 times, spraying once at the 0.8 oz.
Is Termidor toxic to humans?
The active ingredient in Termidor is a chemical called fipronil, which works by blocking receptors in the brains and nervous systems of living organisms. The substance is toxic to people and pets, and the only difference between the products available to homeowners and professionals is the quantity in which it’s sold.
How long does it take for Termidor to start working?
How long does Termidor take to work? Termidor will usually take 5-18 days to affect the termites as required, this is needed so that the transfer affect will be achieved, and successful elimination of the termite colony will be achieved.