11/9/2019 Anti Termite Treatment Procedure Pdf
Termite Treatment. 1.
Anti Termite Measures AR. MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in. Necessity of Anti-termite measures Termite control in buildings is very important as the damage likely to be caused by the termites is huge. Wood is one of the cellulosic materials which termites damage, cellulose forming their basic nutrient. Termites are also known to damage non-cellulosic substance in their search for food.
Rubber, leather, plastic, neoprene as well as lead coating used for covering of underground cables are damaged by termites. MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in.
Classification Termites constitute a separate order of insects called ‘Iseptora’ ( ises is ‘equal’ and pteron means ‘wing’ in Greek). Although, they are commonly called white ants, they are not related to ants. The front pair of wings of the ants’ are longer than their hind pair whereas in termites, both pairs are equal. There are over 2 300 species of termites of which about 220 are found in India. All these species are not considered to be serious pests. According to their habits, termites can be divided into two well defined groups: A: Subterranean or ground nesting termites which build nests in the soil and live in them B: Non-subterranean or wood nesting termites which live in wood with no contact with soil.
MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in. Anti Termite Construction Stage-1 Earth free from roots, dead leaves, or other organic matter shall be placed and compacted in successive horizontal layers of loose material not more than 200 mm thick. Dry brick shall be inserted at least 50 mm in brick masonry for providing apron floor alround the periphery AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 1):2001 AR.
MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in. Anti Termite Construction Stage-2 Brick on edge masonry in cement mortar shall be laid on the plinth wall. Dry brick shall be placed on the inner side of plinth wall for getting anticipated offset space for coarse sand and on the other side for installing anti-termite masonry groove. In the case of intermediate walls, dry bricks are placed on either side of the brick on edge masonry for getting offset space for coarse sand layer AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 1):2001 AR. MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in. Anti Termite Construction Stage-3 The dry brick for the anti-termite groove shall be taken out and dense cement concrete 1: 3: 6 ( 1 cement: 3 sand: 6 coarse aggregate, by volume ) sub-floor carpet shall be laid casting the anti-termite groove in position. In case of internal partition walls, the cement concrete subfloor shall be laid on either side over the dry bricks to sufficient extent for getting staggered vertical joints over the joint of plinth wall and earth filling AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 1):2001 AR.
MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in. Anti Termite Construction Stage-4 Superstructure masonry shall be raised over the dense cement concrete sub-floor carpet and over-head jobs completed AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 1):2001 AR. MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in. Anti Termite Construction Stage-5 The dry brick for coarse sand layer shall be removed and graded sand ( of size 3 to 5 mm ) layer at least 100 mm thick shall be compacted over the earth filling and underneath the partially laid dense cement concrete sub-floor carpet AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 1):2001 AR. MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in. Anti Termite Construction Stage-6 Dense cement concrete ( 1: 3 76 mix ) sub-floor at least 75 mm thick shall be laid over the sand filling. Necessary finish may be provided to the cement concrete sub-floor carpet AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 1):2001 AR.
MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in. Anti Termite Construction Stage-7 Dry brick provided for apron floor ( see 4.1.1) shall be taken out and 600 mm wide formation of earth in 1: 30 slope shall be made. Over the formation, 75 mm thick lime concrete 1: 3: 6 ( 1 lime: 3 sand: G-coarse aggregate, by volume ) shall be laid AR.
MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in. Anti Termite Construction Stage-8 Over the 75 mm thick lime concrete bed at least 25 mm thick cement concrete topping 1: 2: 4 ( 1 cement: 2 sand: 4 fine aggregate, by volume ) shall be laid and 12 mm thick cement plaster shall be applied on foundation and plinth AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 1):2001 AR.
MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in. Anti Termite Construction Stage-9 The final recommendations incorporating the constructional details given in all pervious slides is shown in AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 1):2001 AR.
MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in. Anti Termite Construction Stone Wall The final recommendations incorporating the all the anti termite constructional details given in stone wall superstructure AR. MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in. INSTALLATION OF TERMITE SHIELDS Termite shields may be installed round the periphery of a building where infestation of termite is high. Provision of metal shields takes care of external protection only. For the metal shield to function effectively, it is essential that it is installed correctly and the shape of the shield shall be maintained properly which requires periodical inspection after installation. At least 50 mm width of termite shield shall be properly embedded in the cement concrete sub-floor with 50 mm horizontal projection on the external side of the wall and further projection of 50 mm bent downwards at an angle of 45”.
The 50 mm embedment of termite shield in concrete sub-floor facilitates its easy replacement whenever required AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 1):2001 AR. MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in. TERMITE SHIELDS at Entrance At entrances and doorways, where installation of termite shield is not practicable anti-termite masonry groove is installed Necessary construction arrangements shall be ‘made at the junction of termite shield and groove to ensure that entry of termite is prevented AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 1):2001 AR. MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in. Installation of Termite Caps Termite caps shall be used in the case of basement with support where timber sections occur over them in the case of columns.
The termite caps shall be kept at plinth level covering the whole of the section in the plinth below providing the necessary projection of 50 mm beyond the outer edge of the column on all sides and also the turnover of 50 mm width. In case of down-water pipes the termite cap shall be fitted on the pipe in the form of a ring. The projection and turn-over shall be the same as specified for termite shields in general. The bottom portion of down-water-pipe should be at least 200 mm away from wall. AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 1):2001 AR.
MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in. Chemical Treatment of Soil Treating the soil beneath the building and around the foundations with a soil insecticide is a preventive measure. The purpose of the treatment is to create a chemical barrier between the ground from where termites come and woodwork or other cellulosic materials in the buildings. The following chemicals conforming to relevant Indian Standard in water emulsion are effective when applied uniformly over the area to be treated. Chemical Relevant Indian Concentration by Standard Weight, percent (active Ingredient) Chlorpyrifos 20 EC IS 8944 1.0 Lindane 20 EC IS 632 1.0 AR. MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in.
A: Treatment for Masonry Foundations The bottom surface and the sides (up to a height of about 300 mm) of the excavation made from masonry foundations and basements shall be treated with the chemical at the rate of 5 lt/m2 surface are AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 2):2001 AR. MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in. B: Treatment for Masonry Foundations After the masonry foundations and the retaining wall of the basements come up, the backfill in immediate contact with the foundation structure shall be treated at the rate of 7.5 l/m2 of the vertical surface of the sub-structure for each side. If water is used for ramming the earth fill, the chemical treatment shall be carried out after the ramming operation is done by rodding the earth at 150 mm centres close to parallel to the wall surface and spraying the chemical emulsion at the above dosage. AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 2):2001 AR.
MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in. C: Treatment at Junction of the Wall and the Floor Special care shall be taken to establish continuity of the vertical chemical barrier on inner wall surface from ground level (where it had stopped with the treatment described in 7.2.2) up to the level of the filled earth surface.
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To achieve this, a small channel 30 mm x 30 mm shall be made at all the junctions of wall and columns with the floor (before laying the sub-grade) the rod holes made in the channel up to the ground level 150 mm apart and the iron rod moved backward and forward to break up the earth and chemical emulsion poured along the wall at the rate of 7.5 l/m2 of vertical wall or column surface so as to soak the soil right to the bottom. The soil should be tamped back into place after the operation. AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 2):2001.
D: Treatment of Top Surface of Plinth Filling The top surface of the consolidated earth within plinth walls shall be treated with chemical emulsion at the rate of 5 l/m2 of the surface before the sand bed or sub-grade is laid. If the filled earth has been well rammed and the surface does not allow the emulsion to seep through, holes up to 50 to 75 mm deep at 150 mm centres both ways maybe made with 12 mm diameter mild steel rod on the surface to facilitate saturation of the soil with the chemical emulsion.
AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 2):2001. E: Treatment of Soil Along External Perimeter of Building After the building is complete, the earth along the external perimeter of the building should be rodded at intervals of 150 mm and to a depth of 300 mm. The rods should be moved backward and forward parallel to the wall to break up the earth and chemical emulsion poured along the wall at the rate of 7.5 l/m2 of vertical surfaces.
After the treatment, the earth should be tamped back into place. Should the earth outside the building be graded on completion of building, this treatment should be carried out on completion of such grading.
AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 2):2001. F: Treatment of Soil Under Apron Along External Perimeter of Building Top surface of the consolidated earth over which the apron is to be laid shall be treated with chemical emulsion at the rate of 5 l/m2 of the surface before the apron is laid. If consolidated earth does not allow emulsion to seep through, holes up to 50 to 75 mm deep at 150 mm centres both ways may be made with 12 mm diameter mild steel rod on the surface to facilitate saturation of the soil with the chemical emulsion AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 2):2001 AR. MANISH JAIN www.frontdesk.co.in.
Treatment for RCC Foundations and Basement In the case of RCC foundations, the concrete is dense being a 1:2:4 (cement: fine aggregates: coarse aggregates, by volume) mix or richer, the termites are unable to penetrate it, it is therefore, unnecessary to start the treatment from the bottom of excavations. The treatment shall start at a depth of 500 mm below the ground level except when such ground level is raised or lowered by filling or cutting after the foundations have been cast.
In such cases, the depth of 500 mm shall be determined from the new soil level resulting from the filling or cutting mentioned above, and soil in immediate contact with the vertical surfaces of RCC foundations shall be treated at the rate of 7.5 I/SQM The other details shall be as laid down in AS PER IS CODE 6313 (Part 2):2001.
ANTI - TERMITE PRE - CONSTRUCTION CHEMICAL TREATMENT IN BUILDINGS SCOPE: This specification covers the general requirements for anti-termite constructional measures, chemical treatment of soils for the protection of buildings from attack by subterranean termites, chemicals to be used with their minimum rates of application and procedure to be followed while the building is under construction. APPLICABLE CODES & SPECIFICATION: The following codes, standards and specifications are made a part of this specification. All specifications, standards, codes of practices referred to here in shall be the latest edition including all applicable official amendments and revisions. In case of discrepancy between this specification and those referred to here in, this specification shall govern: 1. IS: 6313 Part I: Code of Practice for Anti - Termite Measures in Buildings Constructional Measures Pre - constructional chemical treatment Measures.
Specification for Heptachlor Emulsifiable Concentrates. Specification for Aldrin Emulsifiable Concentrates. Specification for Chlordane Emulsifiable Concentrates. Guide for Handling cases of Pesticide Poisoning First Aid Measures.
Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment. IS IS IS IS IS::::: 6313 Part II 6439 1307 2682 4015 Part I::::: 7. IS: 4015 Part II: GENERAL: The contractor shall furnish all tools, plants, instruments, qualified supervisory personnel, labour, materials, any temporary works, consumables, any and everything necessary whether or not such items are specifically states herein for completion of the job in accordance with specification requirements. All work shall be done in the order of progress required by Owner’s construction programme.
The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent any accident in connection with the performance of the work. On final completion of all the work, the contractor shall leave the entire premises within the site of his operation clean and free from all rubbish resulting from his operation.
The owner reserves the right to inspect, check and direct any or all operations at any stage of the work and to required unsatisfactory work to be remedied at the contractor’s expense. No work shall be carried out under unsuitable weather conditions viz. When raining or when the soil is wet due to rain or sub-soil water.
Chemicals shall be brought to site of work is sealed original containers. The materials shall be brought in, at a time, in adequate quantity to suffice for the work. The materials shall be kept in cool and locked stores. The empties shall not be removed from the work site till the relevant item of work has been completed and permission granted by Owner / Engineer. Chemicals available in concentration forms with concentration indicated on the sealed containers only shall be used. Chemicals shall be diluted with water in required quantity before use, using graduated containers to achieve the desired percentage of concentration: Examples: Aldrin 20 Aldrin 18 Chlordane 20 1 lt. Is diluted to 40 lts.
To give 0.5% emulsion. Is diluted to 35 lts. To give 0.5% emulsion. Is diluted to 20 lts. To give 1.0% emulsion. PRE - CONSTRUCTIONAL CHEMICAL TREATMENT: ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Hand operated pressure pump with graduated containers shall be used to ensure uniform spraying of the chemicals.
Continuous check shall be kept to ensure that the specified quantity of chemical is used for the required area during the operation. CONDITION OF FORMATION: The treated soil barrier shall be complete and continuous under the whole of the structure to be protected. All foundations shall be fully surrounded by and in close contact with the barrier of treated soil. Each part of the area treated shall receive the specified dosage of chemical.
TIME OF APPLICATION: Soil treatment shall start when the foundation trenches and pits are ready to receive mass concrete in foundations. Laying of mass concrete shall start when the chemical emulsion has been absorbed by the soil and the surface is quite dry. Treatment shall not be carried out when it is raining or soil is wet with rain or sub-soil water. The foregoing earth surface within the plinth before laying the sub-grade for the floor. DISTURBANCE: The treated soil barriers shall not be disturbed after they are formed. If by chance, treated soil barriers are disturbed immediate steps shall be taken to restore the continuity and completeness of the barrier system. CHEMICALS, METHOD AND RATE OF APPLICATION: a.
MOUND TREATMENT: Termite mounds within the plinth and contingent apron area shall be destroyed by means of insecticides in the form of water suspension or emulsion which shall be poured into the mounds at several places after breaking open the earthen structure and making holes with crow bars. For a mound volume of about one (1) cum, four (4) litres of an emulsion in water of one of the following shall be used.
0.25% Aldrin 0.25% Heptachlor 0.5% Chlordane b. SOIL TREATMENT: Any one of the following chemical (conforming to Indian Standards) in water emulsion shall be applied uniformity over the area to be treated. CHEMICAL Aldrin Heptachlor Chlordane CONCENTRATION BY WEIGHT% 0.5 0.5 1.0 TREATED OF COLUMN - PITS, WALL TRENCHES AND BASEMENT EXCAVATION: a. The bottom surface and the sides (up to a height of about 300mm) of the excavation made for column pits, wall trenches and basements shall be treated with the chemical at the rate of 5 litres per Sq.M.
Of the surface area. After the column foundations and the retaining walls of the basement come up, the backfill in immediate contract with the foundation structure shall be treated at the rate of 15 litre / Sq.M.
Of the vertical surface of the sub-structure for each side. If water is used for ramming the earth-fill, the chemical treatment shall be carried out after the ramming operation is done by rodding the earth at 150mm centres close to the wall surface and spraying the chemical with the above done. The earth shall be returned in layers and the treatment shall be carried out in similar stages. The chemical emulsion shall be directed towards the concrete or masonry surface of the columns and wall so that the earth in contact with these surfaces is well treated with the chemical. In the case of RCC framed structures with cloumns and plinth beams and RCC basements, with concrete mix 1:2:4 or richer, the treatment shall start at the depth of 500 mm below ground level for columns and plinth beams. From this depth the back-fill around the columns, beams and RCC basement walls shall be treated at the rate of 15 litres / Sq.M. Of vertical surface.
The other details of treatment shall be as laid down in clause (b) above. TREATMENT OF TOP SURFACE OF PLINTH FILLING: The top surface of the filled earth within plinth beams / walls shall be treated with chemical emulsion at the rate of 5 lts./Sq.M. Of the surface before the sand bed/subgrade is laid.
Holes upto 50 to 70mm deep at 150mm centres bothways shall be made with 12mm dia crow-bar on the surface to facilitate saturation of the soil with chemical emulsion. TREATMENT OF JUNCTION OF WALL AND FLOOR: To achieve continuity of vertical chemical barrier to inner wall surfaces from the ground level, small channel 30 x 30 mm shall be made at all the junctions of wall and columns with the floor (before laying the subgrade) and rod holes made in the channel upto ground level 150mm apart and the chemical emulsion poured along the channel at the rate of 15 litres / Sq.M.
Of the vertical wall or column surface so as to soak the soil right to the bottom. The soil be tamped back into place after this operation. TREATMENT OF SOUL UNDER PERIMETER OF BUILDING APRON ALONG EXTERNAL The top surface of the consolidated earth over which the apron is to be laid shall be reacted with chemical emulsion at the rate of 5 litres / Sq.M.
Of the surface before the apron is laid, by making rod holes 75 mm deep at 150mm centres both ways. These chemicals are usually brought to site in the form of emulsifiable concentrates. The containers should be clearly labelled and should be stored carefully so that children and pet cannot get at them. They shall be kept securely closed.
Particular care shall be taken to prevent skin contact with concentration. Prolonged exposure to dilute emulsions shall also be avoided. Workers shall wear clean clothing and wash thoroughly with soap and water, especially before eating and smoking.
In the event of severe contamination, clothing shall be removed at once and the skin washed with soap and water. If chemicals splash into eyes they shall be flushed with plenty of soap and water and immediate medical attention shall be sought. The concentrates are oil solutions and present a fire hazard owing to the use of petroleum solvents. Flames shall not be allowed during mixing. Care shall be taken in the application of chemicals to see that they are not allowed to contaminate wells or springs which serve as source of drinking water.
MEASUREMENTS: The measurements shall be made in sq.m. On the basis of plinth area of the building at ground floor only for all operations described above. Nothing extra shall be measured.
RATE: The rate shall include the cost of all materials and labour involved in al the operations described above including making holes and refilling and making good the same.
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Termidor SC (the SC stands for Suspended Concentrate) is an excellent professional termite control product for killing termites and protecting your home from future infestations. In addition to its superior protection against termites, Termidor is an excellent product to have on hand as it also kills ant colonies, as well as many other insect pests. Termidor will protect your home and eliminate almost any termite problem in less than 90 days.
In addition, when used as an in-ground barrier treatment, Termidor will protect your home or business for over 10 years. Termidor is completely undetectable by termites and once termites touch it they contact, ingest and spread the termiticide until it eliminates the entire colony. Termidor controls all types of termites including subterranean, formosan, and drywood termites. Termidor SC is also one of the best outdoor ant control products that money can buy. An exterior above ground spray one foot up and one foot out is all you need to knock out ant colonies and carpenter ants trying to invade your home! Want to know how to get rid of crazy rasberry ants or how to treat crazy rasberry ants? Termidor is the answer for, as well as all other ant species.
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Termidor is labeled for OUTDOOR use only. It can only be used indoors to spot treat termite or insect activity inside wall voids (for example when treating a live termite infestation in a wall void).
It cannot be used indoors for ant or pest control other than inside wall voids. Termidor CANNOT be used on pets for any reason. Termidor SC is not labeled for fire ants and cannot be used out in yards for ant mound control.
Active Ingredient: - 9.1% Target pests: Termites, Carpenter Ants, Crazy Ants, Argentine Ants and other ant species including crazy rasberry ants (please see the label). How to Apply Termidor SC - Termidor Termite Treatment Transcript: 'Hey I'm Chris the Bug Guy from Domyownpestcontrol.com, and today I'm going to show you how to get rid of termites using Termidor SC. Termidor SC is considered the #1 non-repellent termiticide on the market for treating termites with the active ingredient fipronil. Most professional companies provide Termidor termite treatments because once you apply it, it lasts for over 10 years, and it kills termite colonies in as little as 90 days. Termidor is a concentrate that comes in a 20 oz bottle. One bottle can make 25 gallons of finished solution and treat 60 lineal feet. Each house usually needs 3-4 bottles.
Now let's go outside and show you how to use Termidor in the trenches around your house. Step 1 is digging the trench. The trench against your house should be 6' wide and 6' deep. You can use a shovel or a pick axe, and the trench will be directly against the foundation. Once you have dug the trench, it is 4 gallons per 10 feet, 10 lineal feet, along the house. So you are going to mix in the termiticide, make a line on the bucket if you need to for 4 gallons, and once it's mixed we're going to evenly distribute it over the trench. So we have a 10' section over here.
You are going to evenly distribute those 4 gallons over the 10', and then move on to the next section. By the time you get back around this should have dissipated into the soil. Now once you have finished trenching and filling the trench with the termiticide, and it's had time to dissipate into the soil you need to put the back fill back into the trench. Now the dirt right now is untreated. This is the dirt we took out of the trench, but you want to make sure that you treat it before you put it back in because you don't want a layer of untreated soil on top of the treated soil.
If termites happen to go right near the surface, they are going to skip the termiticide you placed in the trench. So this is a lot easier with two people. You want to mix some termiticide in a 1 gallon pump sprayer, and then you want to have a shovel or a rake to push the dirt back in the trench.
The person with the sprayer is going to go ahead and start just wetting the dirt down, not so much that it is muddy, but just start wetting the dirt down, and as you are pushing it back in with the shovel or rake, the other person is going to wet it down. Just move on down the line. Let him wet it down a little bit. As you shovel it back in they're just going to wet down that back fill and get it mixed well with the termiticide. Now your house is completely protected by the professional termiticide. I hope you found this video useful. For more information click here.'
Article: How Termidor SC Works Advanced undetectable technology Termidor is made from a revolutionary new nonrepellent or 'undetectable' chemical technology treatment. That means termites cannot see, smell, taste, or avoid Termidor. Instead they contact, ingest, and share it with their nestmates. This is in sharp contrast to older liquid termite controls, which rely on repellent barriers that termites can find breaks in or avoid completely. The 'Transfer Effect' Termites who contact Termidor transfer it to every other termite they in turn contact, in a unique process called the 'Transfer Effect.' And because Termidor is engineered to be slow-acting, termites have ample time to spread it throughout their entire termite population.
Better than bait. Without the wait Baits can take years to control a termite colony. Termidor begins working immediately to wipe out termites inside and immediately surrounding your home.
Termidor is the most effective and fastest at completely eliminating termite populations-up to six-times faster than bait. Termidor for Ant Control. How to Use Termidor SC for Ant Control Chances are that the ants in your house actually have their nest outside where they travel back and forth for food and water.
So, since they live outside, it makes sense to control them there. Termidor SC can be applied above ground to the exterior foundation walls of your house, creating a treated area of protection for excellent ant control. Unlike older insecticides, Termidor can't be smelled, tasted, or even felt by ants. So they crawl through the treated area, not knowing that by ingesting treated materials or merely contacting the insecticide, they'll die. Termidor is unique because ants not directly exposed to the Termidor-treated area will be controlled as they come into contact with affected ants. This Transfer Effect means you'll see its effects on ants in one to three days, and most species will be controlled within the first week following the treatment. Termidor for Carpenter Ants Many people ask us if Termidor SC can be used to treat Carpenter Ants.
The answer is yes. Termidor SC is one of the most effective products on the market today for treating Carpenter Ants.Termidor SC may take up to 90 days to kill termites depending on the colony size. Termidor SC Target Pests Termites, Carpenter Ants, Crazy Ants, Argentine Ants and other ant species including crazy rasberry ants (please see the label). Also labeled as an outside perimeter pest control treatment only for the following pests: Asian Beetles, Boxelder Bugs, Pill Bugs, Centipedes, Cockroaches (Australian, Oriental, Smokey Brown), Crickets, Earwigs, Cluster Flies, Millipedes, Silverfish, Spiders, Brown Dog Ticks, Paper Wasps, and Yellow Jackets. Note: Termidor is not a knockdown product for wasps and yellow jackets.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews. 770 of 798 people found this review helpful: The Writing on the Wall By Greg in Omaha, NE on Verified Purchase As a termite sales representative for a major pest control company I saw the “writing on the wall” several years ago when Termidor first became available. Why would someone pay thousands of dollars for a termite treatment and hundreds of dollars every year to maintain a guarantee when a product so easy to use and so effective was available. Two years ago, after leaving the Company, I discovered that my house was re-infested with termites. I spot treated the area where I found the termites with Termidor purchased from Do My Own Pest Control and I placed some wood monitors in the area a few weeks later; they took no hits. This past Summer I noticed some damage on my siding and as I continued to pull off pieces I found a lot of termite damage, but no termites. Termidor works because the treatment does not have to be perfect.
Get some in the area where they are active and they will carry it back to the colony. There is no need to pay for costly drilling inside your home anymore. Was this review helpful to you?. 453 of 465 people found this review helpful: Knocked out my ant problem! By Charles on First, I was impressed with just the bottle. Is designed so you can pour exactly the right amount of mix with no trouble. Second, I have had a chronic carpenter ant problem for years.
It costs a minimum of $200 for a professional to do 1 treatment, or $350 for a year. For about $70 total and 20 minutes of my time, I knocked out the ant problem. I have enough left over for at least three years.
All the ants running up and down and inside my house walls disappeared in a couple of hours. There are dead ants everywhere outdoors, with a couple staggering around in circles. Was this review helpful to you?. 395 of 422 people found this review helpful: Most effective By Mike on As a Termite and Pest Control professional, NOTHING beats.
By far the most effective and safe termiticide on the market. Do not trust anything else to protect your home! Was this review helpful to you?. 230 of 242 people found this review helpful: Termites Eating My Pool Liner. By Chip in Pittsburgh, PA on I couldn't figure out why my above ground pool was losing water.
I hired a professional 'leak buster' outfit to help me find the source. It turned out there wasn't one hole in my liner, there were thousands of tiny holes caused by moisture seeking subterranean termites! I tried treating the issue myself with some Home Depot bait stakes. That liner lasted 1 season before the pool started losing water again. I somehow found this site and started to research this stuff. I bought a jug and a pump sprayer.
Since the lining needed replaced (again) I got all set up. When the old lining was removed, I soaked the sand base with my sprayer filled with the Termidor solution. I replaced the liner. Then, I sprayed the outside base of the pool and let the solution roll down the sides through the gravel. Since I had about 12 bait stake holes, I pumped them full of the diluted solution as well.
I used the entire bottle on my pool. It's been two full seasons since I treated with Termidor and needless to say, I am thrilled. Not even a hint of termites!
If I were to ever install a pool again, I would treat with Termidor as a preventative measure. I had no idea termites hunted for water in swimming pools. I highly recommend this product and this website! Was this review helpful to you?. 206 of 224 people found this review helpful: I am sold!
By Myron on An excellent product. I do maintenance for our church and school and use for ant control.
I was spraying or using granules every week. This product has sold me on a true ant control product that you only have to use every once in awhile.
This product will save you money because of time and labor involved in normal products. Was this review helpful to you? Most Recent Customer Reviews. 1 of 1 people found this review helpful: Excellence! By B in Wells, NV on Do My Own shipped this product the same day i placed our order. Termidor SC worked so well to eradicate the insects. We can easily recommend its use.
Be sure to use the most protective and appropriate safety gear to apply Termidor SC. Was this review helpful to you?.
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Termidor SC By Mike in Cincinnati, ohio on Applied product as specified. Wont know until next spring if it works. Was this review helpful to you?. Terminator By Chris in Tanner on I applied the highest concentration of one gallon mix. I sprayed around the perimeter of the house.
I've seen no sign of insect life afterward. I recommend this to anyone.
Was this review helpful to you?. Great stuff By Wayne in Cambria Ca on I've been using Termidor for years for insect control on my residence as well as rental properties. It works great. Do my own pest control makes it easy to acquire and simple to use. Highly recommend Was this review helpful to you?.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful: Termidor: it really terminates every insect! By Carlos in Puerto Rico on Verified Purchase If you want the best, don't look anywhere else. Termidor is your answer. I have used Termidor for 5 years now as an 'add on' to the Bayer pesticide. Just.8 oz per gallon of water and you have to see this! It last a whole year!
You can see how centipedes, cockroaches and other insects still drop dead after passing the insecticide barrier even after a full year of application and I'm kidding not! It's not cheap, but who cares?
At this rate a pint could last 3+ years! Was this review helpful to you?. Excellent product By Jianmin in San Antonio, TX on Fast shipping and easy to use. Was this review helpful to you?. Solution By Brittany in North Port, FL on Fantastic product! It actually kills the pests, unlike every other product I have tried that forces them to just move.
Thanks to my dad who already uses this on his own home/farm! Was this review helpful to you?. great stuff By Joan in Sun City Center on i do not have anything with putting it dow n Was this review helpful to you?. Excellent By Mattie in THIBODAUX on The product, Termidor SC, was an excellent product.
I recommend this product to anyone who wants to kill ants, or any kind of bugs. The best on the market. Was this review helpful to you?.
Great product By Sandra in San Clemente, CA on Easy to apply and it got rid of my ants and I had a lot of them. Was this review helpful to you? Jim Q Is there a difference between Termidor and Termidor SC?
Is there a difference between Termidor and Termidor SC? Is the Termidor only for licensed professionals? Is it stronger?
A Termidor and are the same product, its just that no one ever says the SC part. SC stands for suspended concentrate. This is the same product the professionals use. The only difference is that licensed professionals can buy this product in larger bottles. Termidor is made in a larger 78 oz bottle, but it can only be sold to homeowners in the 20 oz bottle.
Ric Q What is the difference between Termidor 80 WG and Termidor SC? A Both Termidor 80 WG and when mixed with water, make the same type of solution. The 'WG' in Termidor 80 WG stand for wettable granule. The 'SC' in Termidor SC stands for suspended concentrate. They are just different formulations of the same product. The Termidor 80 WG is easier for professional termite control operators to carry in their trucks, and it is easier to mix.
However, Termidor 80 WG cannot be sold to homeowners, it can only be sold to licensed professionals. Only the Termidor SC in the 20 oz bottle can be sold to homeowners for personal use. Walden Q Can Termidor SC be applied to the surface only with no trench? If a trench is needed, how deep does it need to be?
A 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. This is because termites do not walk across the ground like ants do, they live beneath the soil and enter your home below the grade level of the dirt. Therefore, you must place the Termidor SC into the ground to have a chance at them coming into contact with the product.
Please read our informational article written for homeowners: which will tell you how deep to dig the trench and how to properly apply Termidor around your home. Jim Q Does the time of year or temperature of ground change the effectiveness of Termidor? I live in Texas w/ 96+ temp and currently in a drought condition. Should I wait for spring or fall to apply? A When it comes to termites, you should never wait. Especially if you are worried about activity.
The dryer the soil the better for. Termidor SC is made to bond to the soil, and the less moisture in the ground, the easier it is for it to take hold and provide long lasting protection. The only temperature that effects Termidor SC is when it is below freezing. Termidor SC should not be applied if the ground is below freezing, or it will not take hold.
The 96 degrees will effect you, but not the Termidor SC. Drink LOTS of Water! Wade from Pearland Q Well Termidor SC stay effective after a flood like Hurricane Harvey? A Per the manufacturer, 'There are many factors involved such as: when flooding has brought new, untreated soil next to the foundation, foundation elements have shifted/moved, soil subsidence has occurred and untreated soil now requires a Termidor treatment, adjacent patios, driveways, concrete pathways, asphalt pads, etc have moved and exposed soil areas that can now be treated, soil erosion next to foundations has removed protective termite treatment zones, landscaping has been repaired, added, etc and the previously treated zones have been disturbed.
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Especially when repaired and previous soil is moved. Termidor has very low water solubility and therefore will not leach through the soil. Termidor tightly binds to organic matter in soil, which also limits its movement. All of these physical and chemical characteristics contribute to Termidor remaining active in the treated zones close to the foundations of the structure for as long as the soil and foundations have not been compromised or the normal time span for degradation has elapsed.' Steve from Winchester, Ca Q How do I eliminate the ants on my property? I have a problem with ants on my property.
I believe they are Argentine ants. I see them in lines on the concrete, on the lawn edging, on the fence, and now they are pushing up dirt in my flower beds that have decorative rock.
Can I spray away from my house (where most of the ants are) or should I only spray it at the foundation? A is only labeled to be used around a structure and cannot be sprayed further than 6 inches from it, in California. Can be used around the perimeter of the home and you could expand the band around the perimeter, for example: you can spray 3 feet up on the foundation and 7 feet out.
The active can also be transferred from one ant to another and can be used for direct mound treatments if necessary, as well as surfaces commonly used by ants for foraging such as outdoor edges/frames of windows, doors, utility penetrations, roof lines or eaves, and other structural edges may also be treated. In addition to exterior structural elements, outdoor nesting sites such as refuse collection areas, flower/mulch beds, adjacent tree holes, surrounding turf areas, crawl spaces, or other nest/ foraging sites, and foraging trails can be treated. Bob from San Jose, Ca Q Can you recommend a sprayer and nozzle to inject Termidor SC into wall voids? I have Subterranean termites along a wall that I want to treat locally; plan is to drill holes into wall directly above the baseboard and injecting Termidor SC into wall void. Can you recommend a Sprayer and nozzle suited to spray thru holes into wall voids? A Just about any 1 gallon pump sprayer will do.
We prefer the because of the brass construction in the shutoff valve, wand, and nozzle. The nozzle is adjustable and using the pin stream spray would allow you to spray through a hole in the wall. All of the parts are replaceable when they wear out and when cared for properly will last for many years. You may want to look over our article to learn how you can protect the rest of your home against termites in the future. Lu from Houston, Tx Q What are the best sprayer recommendations and products for indoor and outdoor insecticides?
What would be the best treatment for Drywood Termites? Do I need a special gas powered type of equipment? A The is a great general purpose hand pump sprayer that works great for general pest control applications both indoors and outdoors.
For outdoor lawn applications, The is a great option. The most popular general purpose insecticide is It is labeled for both indoor and outdoor use, treats over 75 insects, lasts 30 days outdoors (perimeter, ornamental, lawn and broadcast applications) and 90 days indoors (crack and crevice applications only) Drywood Termites are best treated with a termiticide foam like. You can see our How to Treat for Drywood Termite Guide.
Robert Q We have a house on slab with termite evidence in the sonatube vent under the slab. How do we treat it? The sona tubing is made with a wood product A For Suberreanean Termite Control, the best method to treat is by digging a trench around the exterior foundation wall. Exterior termite treatments using or will provide a 10 year barrier protection against termites. If there is visible termite damage in the walls or floors in the same area as the sonotube, we recommend directly treating that area with or if you have access from the interior, directly drill through the concrete floor and slab and treat the dirt area beneath. Please refer to page 7 on the in the section Concrete Slab Over Soil for specific directions. You can view the for step by step instructions on how to perform a trench treatment.
Norm from Yachats, Or Q Can Termidor SC be used effectively for carpet beetle larvae under cabinets and in wall voids? I have some of this on hand and have been using suspend but they are persistent even though I have removed all visible items that they can be supported. They seem to be coming from under the cabinets.
I have drilled the toe kicks and sprayed with the Suspend 2 weeks ago slowing the infestation down but they are still crawling out from the closed in area under the cabinets. Thank You, Norm A No, is not labeld for Carpet Beetles and can only be used indoors for active termite treatments. Adult carpet beetles are most commonly found outside so if you have not treated outside or inspected for areas where they could be nesting, we recommend treating there as well. They feed on pollen and nectar, but lay eggs in bird, rodent, bee, or wasp nests or old spider webs to give the larvae an abundant food source.
Clearing these away from your home, along with checking near highly pollinating plants near your house and checking cut flowers for the beetles before bringing them inside. To access the area under the cabinets you can also use and apply with a bellow hand duster to the cracks and crevices under the cabinets and inside the closed area underneath. You only need a light coating but this will last 6-8 months in undisturbed areas. As the carpet beetle larvae hatch and/or crawl out of the cabinet area, they will come in contact with the dust. This would give better results then spraying inside with the Suspend SC.
Adding (insect growth regulator) will also stop the growth of the immature stages of the carpet beetle and can be mixed in right along with your in a 1 gallon pump sprayer. Mix 1oz Gentrol with 1 oz of Supsend SC with 1 gallon of water. Spray along the floorboards under the cabinets, closets, corners, etc and let it completely dry. After the liquid has dried, come back and apply the Delta Dust. We have a great video here that will show you how to apply to wall voids and hard to reach areas. Vacuuming is cruicial to eradicate the carpet beetles. Use crack and crevice attachements to get deep into the baseboards, grooves and other areas where lint, dust, pet hairs, etc will build up.
Tem from Boone, Nc Q While spot spraying the interior for pests, I am wondering if Termidor SC will work on flea pest control? A cannot be applied indoors or for flea control. We do carry an that will be great for this application.
You will vacuum daily (discarding the bag or emptying the canister after each use) and spray once every two weeks. It is highly recommended to make a minimum of two applications indoors but may require additional applications depending on the level of fleas. Dave from Navarre, Florida Q Can I use PVC for dispensing Termidor SC? Seems archaic to dig trenches around structures to dispense termidor. Why not ram PVC into the ground every 12 inches and pour it down that way? It's consistent with the drilling method used by pros on foundations. A While you are correct in that injecting termiticide into the ground seems more consistent with how professionals treat with and similar products, keep in mind that they are also using truck-mounted power sprayers with very high pressure to forcefully inject the product into the ground.
While trenching may be laborious, it is actually a better treatment because you are creating a continuous barrier around the structure rather than creating spots of injection. We always recommend trenching except where spaced applications are needed due to drilling in concrete around the home. You are still using 4 gallons of solution per 10 linear feet, regardless of how it's applied, and the product needs to be at least 6 inches into the soil.
Keep in mind, too, that a proper treatment with Termidor is good for at least 10 years.
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