Answer:
No, there is no need to be concerned
. As long as your vegetable garden is not directly sprayed with the Termidor SC or so close to the treatment area that runoff or overspray comes in contact with the garden, Termidor SC is safe to use. There is no worry of ants transferring Termidor to any vegetation.
Does Termidor kill plants?
Answer:
Termidor SC should not harm plants when used as directed
. Treatments should be kept within 1 foot of the foundation though.
Is Termidor safe for plants?
Termidor
is not labeled for use on
trees, plants or turf. It is only labeled for use around your homes foundation for termites, ants, and other selected pests. Termidor SC should have no effect on plants that are inadvertently sprayed with the product.
How dangerous is Termidor?
This contact, if short-term in nature, may cause minor skin irritation. If accidentally ingested,
the effect can be more serious
, causing sweating, nausea, vomiting, headaches, stomach pain, dizziness, weakness, and even seizures. Generally, treatment is not required.
How long does Termidor last in soil?
Termidor SC cannot be used on pets for any reason. It does last for
10 years
in the soil.
Can I use vinegar to get rid of termites?
Vinegar is the wonder material for your home. Not only can you use it to clean everything from your kitchen counter to shower, but you can also
use it to kill termites
. … Put it in a spray bottle and spray the mixture around the area where you suspect the termites. The acidic substance will kill the termites on contact.
How do I protect my plants from termites?
Organic Control
Fungi spores can also act as repellents. Neem seed kernel extracts (NSKE) have been used against termites on trees and on field crops with good results. Another solution is to
pour wood ash or pounded Neem leaves or seeds into the holes dig by
the termites in order to repel termites.
Does rain affect 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
.
How much does Termidor cost?
Termite control cost using liquid termiticide, like Termidor, is typically going to fall into the following price ranges:
Slab Foundation, $5 per Linear Ft. Crawlspace Construction, $6 per Linear Ft. Basement Construction, $6-$7 per Linear Ft.
What bugs does Termidor kill?
- Ants (acrobat, Argentine, big-headed, carpenter, crazy, odorous, pavement, pharaoh, thief)
- Asian lady and darkling beetles.
- Box-elder bugs.
- Pillbugs.
- Centipedes.
- Cockroaches (Australian, Oriental, smokey brown)
- House crickets European earwigs Cluster flies.
Where is Termidor banned?
Use of Termidor is restricted to certified pest control operators in the following states:
Alaska, Connecticut, Nebraska, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Indiana, New York, and Washington
.
Why can’t you use Termidor inside?
Answer: Termidor SC is
NOT labeled for indoor general pest control
. The Termidor SC product label only allows indoor applications to wall voids (behind sheetrock), unfinished attics, unfinished basements, and crawlspaces. Termidor SC could be harmful if used in violation of the product label.
How long does it take Termidor to work?
How fast will Termidor work once applied properly? In every test, Termidor has achieved 100% control of termites
within three months or less
. That’s significantly faster than termite bait/monitoring systems, which typically take 6 to 18 months to control termites.
How often can I spray Termidor?
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.
Does Termidor expire?
Termidor SC has approximately a
5 year shelf life
when kept out of direct sunlight and out of extreme temperatures. However, once placed in the ground around a home, Termidor SC will last almost 10 years or longer.
How often can you spray Termidor SC?
BASF announced the approval of new label use directions by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that allow Termidor SC termiticide/insecticide to be used up to four times per year.
