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Taurus SC Termiticide Insecticide Concentrate is low cost answer for the control of termites, including subterranean, formosan, and drywood termites, carpenter ants, and nuisance ant species such as argentine ants, big-headed ants, odorous house ants, crazy ants, caribbean crazy ants, pavement ants, etc.
What bugs does Taurus kill?
In addition to termite control, Taurus SC controls a wide variety of insects including ants, roaches, centipedes, spiders, millipedes, ticks, and many more. It is labeled for barrier applications that target occasional invaders around structures.
Does Taurus SC kill beetles?
Taurus SC effectively eradicates many types of insects, including infestations. While the product is specially formulated for termites, it will also control and kill roaches, spiders, beetles, fleas, and numerous other types of crawling pests.
What does Termidor SC kill?
Termidor SC is a professional termite control product for killing termites and protecting your home from future infestations. In addition to its superior protection against all types of termites, Termidor also kills ant colonies, as well as many other insect pests.
Does Taurus SC kill termites?
A trench treatment with Taurus SC will kill both termites and ants that travel through the treated soil.
Does Taurus kill termites?
Taurus SC is a non-repellent termiticide/insecticide with fipronil as the active ingredient. Many professionals use Taurus SC because it is economical and kills termites quickly. Taurus SC is a concentrate and is found in a 20 oz and 78 oz bottle. The 78 oz bottle will make up to 100 gallons and treat 250 lineal feet.
Will Taurus insecticide kill fleas?
Answer: Taurus SC is not labeled for fleas. Taurus SC however is only labeled to be used in very limited areas on or immediately next to the house or structure making it mostly ineffective for flea treatments. We recommend you use our Outdoor Flea & Tick Kit to get rid of fleas in and around your home.
Does Taurus SC kill fire ants?
Taurus G Fipronil Granules is a granular pesticide that is used to control imported fire ants and various other insects found on lawn turf and landscapes. It contains the active ingredient Fipronil and a single application can control fire ants for up to 1 year.
Does Termidor kill cockroaches?
Termidor also kills the following pests: beetles (Asian lady, darkling); bugs (box-elder, pill); centipedes; cockroaches (Australian, Oriental, smokey brown); crickets, house; earwigs, European; flies, cluster; millipedes; silverfish; spiders (black widow, brown recluse, cellar, hobo); ticks, brown dog; wasps, paper*;.
What kills termites instantly?
If you spot a termite and want to dispatch it immediately, this is the technique for you. Shoot Termidor Foam directly into cracks, voids, and crevices that make for great termite hiding places. The odorless foam will expand, then evaporate, leaving behind a residue that poisons termites as soon as they touch it.
How long does Taurus insecticide last?
Answer: Taurus SC can last up to 10 years or more in the soil.
Can you spray Taurus SC on trees?
Answer: Yes, Taurus SC can be applied directly to trees and shrubs if there are active termites or carpenter ants in the plant. You can treat the galleries directly.
Does Termidor kill fire ants?
Answer: Termidor SC cannot be used to treat fire ants or their mounds. We recommend that you treat the individual mounds (as well as a broadcast) with Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait.
Does Termidor kill carpenter ants?
Termidor for Ant Control. Still, the same nonrepellent technology that made Termidor America’s #1 termite defense product is equally effective in controlling carpenter ants (which can cause severe damage to the wood in your home), household ants, black ants, and other ant species.
Is Taurus SC the same as Termidor?
There is no difference between the two brands. Termidor is the established brand name. Taurus is a recent generic fipronil market entry. Both are suspension concentrate (SC) formulations and both appear to have equal formulation shelf life.
Does Taurus SC kill stink bugs?
Answer: Termidor SC should not be applied for treating stinkbugs.
Does Taurus work as well as Termidor?
Answer: Termidor Sc and Taurus are essentially the same product they are just made by different manufacturers. They both carry almost the exact same label and there is not any advantage to using one product over the other.
Can you use Taurus SC for roaches?
Answer: While the Taurus SC is labeled to kill roaches, it is only allowed to be used around the foundation of your home. If you already have an infestation in your home you would want to go with one of our Roach Control Kits for the quickest and best results.
Can you spray Taurus SC indoors?
Answer: Taurus SC Termiticide is NOT labeled for indoor general pest control. Taurus SC Termiticide could be harmful if used indoors and would be in violation of the product label. You can use the companion product Phantom Insecticide for ants indoors.
How long does Taurus SC take to dry?
Termidor SC is a water based product and it will dry in the same amount of time as it would take water to dry. If Termidor SC is applied under your home it can take several hours to dry because the ventilation is usually poor and the sun cannot reach the area. 6 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
Is Taurus SC safe for humans?
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. 15 of 36 people found this answer helpful.
Does Taurus SC have a shelf life?
Answer: Taurus SC Termiticide has a shelf life of 3-5 years from the date of purchase when stored in a cool dry area.
How often do you use Taurus SC?
Answer: Taurus SC should be reapplied every 10 years when treating for termites. It can be applied in the drilled holes in a garage. Please read the article below for mixing and application instructions.
