DIY: 10 Year Termite and Ant Treatment with Termidor - Kill and Prevent Termites and Ants 

The bait stations have about a 25% fail rate

It actually worked ?

Christopher Wright Thanks for the tips. Taurus SC is a great alternative. I bought mine on sale so it was be same price at the time. For video purposes I wanted the name brand so home owners would see they can actually get the exact brand their pros will say they are using. Good idea to pour over the back fill instead of spraying it.

phatheaded1 It's made for termite but I haven't seen any ants since I did my treatment.

Taurus SC stops the ants. I respray the perimeter of our home about every 3 months at the 0.8 oz a gallon rate. If you see ants before you spray, they will be gone in 2 days.

@@phatheaded1 It kills ants, even carpenter ants. The instructions say to spray a band 1 foot in width on the house and also a 1 foot band on the grass/ground around the house. This needs to be repeated every six months. Carpenter and other ants are surface creatures so you need to treat them this way. Termites are subterranean so you need to ether dig a trench and apply Termidor/Taurus SC or install termite stations.

JG Snave you should not be applying termidor SC more than twice a year (or once every 6 months)

Thanks! An added benefit I’ve noticed is we haven’t had any ants inside the house either. We used to get sugar ants invading sometimes.

Yes! That’s awesome!

Jim Bo Thanks for sharing. Sorry to hear you haven’t had good luck with termites.

A lot of pest control professionals don’t recommend bait stations. Bait stations tend to call in termites where there weren’t any before. If you don’t want termites, don’t ring the dinner bell (install bait stations).

That made me laugh because that’s literally why I’m here some termite people trying to charge me $1100 for prevention

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Trenching the house would be useless because the sentricon stations, if that's what you are still using, are a far superior method of termite control if you keep the bait properly maintained.

They took the stations back? Were you renting them??? I thought you paid $300 for them.

@@ryanbuckner2405 Sentricon bait systems are not a superior method. Your house is also a termite bait - you are hoping the termites don't find. Also, some of the sentricon systems only have bait and not the termite killer, which means you are attracting termites near your house. This is why termite companies often offer you both the barrier treatment and the sentricon type systems. A correctly applied barrier treatment keeps them from getting to your home - mission accomplished.

@@ronjonix I respectfully disagree. I do termite control for a living. Modern sentricon has a synthetic wood compound blended with fipronil. I have been inspecting homes for 10 years and have only found termites in 2 houses that had sentricon around them. In both of those cases there were significant moisture issues under and around the home. Sentricon is the most effective termite control available on the market.

That's a good tip

I hope you can get it taken care of.

This did not save you money. He put your home at risk because there is no way he or you has the right tools to spray the slabs after drilling holes and there is an art to doing it. And it does nothing to actually protect your home with an insurance policy for when this half way treatment fails. This is not how it's done now . There is an injection machine that does all the chemical mixture and injects it right into the soil without trenching with no damage to the yard or flower beds and no need to drill any holes. Do yourself a favor and this is not something out cut corners on. This cost me over $22,000 on my first home with one of these dyi treatments for the outer barrier and Terminex treated the soil while it was being built. Get professional help . In Alabama and Georgia Tabor Pest Control is great!

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If I had active termites, I would let a professional treat it. I would get at least three estimates though.

I have wi ged termites inside my house. They are coming from behind my furnace where I can't reach. I have a slab house so no basement. I am going to do this myself. I am hoping if I do the trench thing, they will eventually die off inside my house??

john coria That sounds like a solid technique. Nice work and thanks for sharing.

My pleasure.

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shamus jubenal Sorry. I am not an expert on termites so I can't provide accurate advise outside of the preventative treatment.

Varying from the install instructions is illegal. Do not double the solution. It’s not necessary.

@@TightWadDIY Well it's not like anyone is going to know. Why is it illegal anyway? Even the label says if you already have a colony inside your home, to increase to solution from .08 to 1.2 to 1.6

@@MilkyWayGalaxyy you don't really need to double it since it's submerged .you will only be wasting the product to over apply.the owner of the pest control company I worked for set us straight on over application.he said you can't kill them deader than dead.

@@TightWadDIY these products are governed by the EPA and the reason for not over applying is to prevent soil leaching which affects our waterways ,streams,and drinking water sources.the main reason it is regulated is to prevent that very thing overuse.overuse will cause the product to at some point build resistance in some insects ,termites included.they don't want to lose their last silver bullet in controlling termites

@Michael Merck good point. I already did this last summer. I ended up pouring on top as well but not for termites(turned out I never had termites but just flying ants!) But for ants and other insects that come into the house from traveling on top of the soil. Regardless, it went really well and killed everything. Turns out Taurus is also the best ant killer on the market from other videos I have seen from professionals.

This product is said to be preventative but can also be used to kill active termites. The non-repellant nature of this product promotes the extermination of the entire swarm or colony. If you had this treatment applied to your home, it is said to work for over 10 years to prevent termites from getting into your homes. Frpm what I have read, swarmers are not actively feeding so they may not come into contact with the perimeter treatment before moving on to another location.

where did you find the product and the container with sprayer? Thanks

EaglesFan4NRA The chemicals can be purchased from domyownpestcontrol.com and the sprayer is just a standard garden sprayer you can buy at a hardware store.

@TightWadRepairs Thanks. I have liked your vids and subscribed to your channel and will tell my friends!

Russ Schampers I am not a professional installer but every one I spoke with said to drill. The instructions on the chemical say to drill and so do the guys at DoMyOwnPestControl.

Alexander Chuyko You can’t use termidor inside. Unless you have active termites I wouldn’t trench and drill spray the entire perimeter. You should trench the areas where dirt meets the foundation and then drill and inject areas where concrete meets the house such as patios or sidewalks.

@@TightWadDIY Oh, thank you! Now it`s clear! But Termidor is used to spray gaps between brick venier and drywall. There are special holes from outside masonry at the boottom side. Does it mean it`s an inside or outside termidor use? What exactly you would recommend to prevent termite attack inside (studs, roof rafters, etc), please? Borax (Boric acid) or something else? I have noticed a woodworms activity at a bathroom leakage area. Is Borax or Termidor can be used as a universal treatment for foth "creatures" - worms and termites, or I need to apply different chemicals for each of them, please? Thank you

Alexander Chuyko I am not an expert with all types of pest control. I only know about the products I’ve used and researched.

If you already have termites I suggest calling a specialist.

Wondering the same thing. If I do the trench, will it eventually kill the ones inside the home?

Great!

You would drill holes in the concrete then ideally you would use a high pressure sprayer.

Yes a pump sprayer is the way to go. Not a funnel. A funnel may be able to add ounces at a time. A pump sprayer can spray a higher amount of chemical at one time.

Thanks for letting me know.

Is it more effective if I don't put the backfill back in?

lava tube I can't recommend that method. If I had an active swarm in my home, I would call an expert to treat.

I’m not really sure. I would consult a pro.

Tony MTA You would need to drill through the brick into the soil and pour the chemical into the holes. Ideally you would use a pressurized injector.

TightWadDIY , do you have to use a pressurized sprayer or can it just be added slowly with the long funnel to each hole? Also, if a pressurized sprayer is needed, is that something that you could rent or buy from like Hone Depot?

@@hollybird1949 I don't know if this will work but I really like this idea. Why shouldn't it work if it is a good quality sprayer. I know that I'll be doing this and I will shove the rebar in the holes to move the soil around before spraying. Great idea, thanks. I just got done trenching the worst section after installing a 32' french drain. Found termites in old railroad ties that I didn't have a clue existed until I started doing extreme landscaping. Man, it's tough work but I know if I do the job it will be done right. I'm not cheap, I just learned that professionals stink and they will rip you off.

Jose M Brito It’s likely illegal to use a stronger mixture so I wouldn’t recommend it. Yes, some companies inject it into the ground.

You will have to direct that question to the manufacturer making the claims.

Ross Miller You are welcome!

My home is on a basement, not a crawl space. I don’t think you are allowed to spray Termidor on top of the ground but you would have to read the label or contact them.

@@TightWadDIY you can apply termidor on the ground at .6 percent solution but it's is no longer considered a termiticide since it isn't submerged and covered with soil.this is an adequate ant control but it won't reach the termites and the residual is about 180 days under ideal conditions .you can use this product twice a year but talstar is the same active ingredient but can be used more often ,check the label for specifics

It won't affect plants

Carlo Veloso I don't think there is a way to treat effectively because so much dirt is moved around.

L Wang I definitely think you should treat your house. There are several variables when it comes to the fence so I can't provide a concrete answer. Ask a professional to come give you an estimate and see what they recommend.

They are subterranean.

flawlessvic I am not aware of any easy ways for doing that.

Alexander Chuyko Thank you. That is a great question. I think your solution is a good idea. Remove the boards then replace them. If you sprayed on top of the dirt, the treatment would not be effective long term due to runoff.

@@TightWadDIY Oh, thank you. And what if I would drill deep holes in a dirt and clay in between the wall and timber instead? Like it has to be done with concrete surfaces, but without concrete? Can it work in your opinion, please? Or, alternatively, that`s much easier (than remove megatonns of nailed decking pieces) for me to make holes in the foundation slab from inside of the house. It would be nearly the same like with a drive way, but slightly behind a drywall. Which way would be more effective according your experience, or,... no chance- decking out only, please?

Alexander Chuyko I suggest you contact the company for the chemical you purchased.

That would be illegal.

@@TightWadDIY Someone is suppose to be doing termite treatment for my home and he is using "Taurus SC" around the perimeter of my home, not drilling the garage. This is what is proposed and is this good enough for a 3300 sq ft home? "Termite Treatment - Exterior & Crawl spaceTermite Treatment using Taurus SC- Trench and Treatment interior and exterior of crawlspace- Garage, front porch, and the walkway along the back of the house will be waived- Retreat warranty for $150 per year for the next five years" The other termite service using Termidor HE will do this:" For the Taurus SC the example above says it is only good for 5 years -- why would he say this? Is he using less product or something?

You would need to contact the company.

Severely Creative You can do it in sections.

Truth&Dogs Chell Thank you. The key is to plant it correctly. They don’t like to be too wet so you should mound them a little.

I don’t think that would be as effective. I followed the instructions of the manufacturer and the pros.

Sorry I’m not an expert. Always get multiple quotes and compare.

Beto G No. it would also be illegal.

If you use more than what's recommended, you could contaminate your groundwater. This product don't kill termites right away, it coats the termite with the product and they pass along to other termites by touching them. Hopefully, they will go back to their nest and they will each infect each other and they will all die within 4 to 5 days

@@christophert7251 sounds like covid

@@christophert7251 just 4 to 5 days? I thought it was 90 days?

Lifeform I suggest you call a professional.

Queen Sookie Yes. It has the same active ingredient.

@@TightWadDIY great, one more question: how deep n width you are digging to apply this treatment?

Queen Sookie That is all covered in the video and on the label of the product. 6” deep and 6” wide is recommended.

Taurus is a great product but if you want to kill the termites effectively, using Termidor HE has a higher concentration of fipronil which will kill the termites and their colony. Taurus SC isn’t as strong as Termidor HE so you have to use more to get the same outcome.

@@mmooretoo thx :)

Termidor SC or Taurus SC work great for ants. I mainly use it on the exterior of the home. Taurus is cheaper but works the same as Termidor

@@mmooretoo I am deciding between the two. Why is Taurus so much cheaper?

@@MilkyWayGalaxyy it’s just the off brand of Termidor. They have the same chemical makeup and everything. There’s really no difference other than price.

Your better off using termidor because it has better long term effects than Taurus.

Sanver Kanidinc If you have termites inside, I suggest calling an exterminator.

@@TightWadDIY I did that a few times (3 years) already, but still have them. I was concerned about using these chemicals INSIDE the home (which they wanted to do), so we only did treatments around the house. I was thinking of the TAURUS SC INSECTICIDE, but was wondering if it's safe enough inside, mainly for my pets.

@@sanverkanidinc4870 You did what already? Call an exterminator? Yeah I always thought that was a waste of money bc they need to keep coming and charge so much. I am going to dig a trench and do it myself. Can't decide on termidor vs Taurus?

I don’t know why that would cause and issue.

Elroy Ortiz Your house doesn’t have dirt around it? Is it built on something like a parking lot?

@@TightWadDIY no its just the back yard has the concrete porch that goes up to the house. The front and sides of house are ground dirt. So would I drill into the back porch?

Elroy Ortiz Oh ok. I misread your original post. You would drill holes in the concrete patio and pour in the solution. I suggest going to DoMyOwnPestControl dot com and watching their video.

@@TightWadDIY I have to do this myself. I got 2 estimates one for $1600 & the other $1500 just ridiculous

Elroy Ortiz It’s very labor intensive so that’s why it’s so expensive. You will need a rotary hammer drill and a long 1/2 or larger bit. You will also need a funnel.

+kathy walker I am very sorry to hear about your troubles, Kathy. I would recommend calling the guys at domyownpestcontrol.com to ask their advice. You could also called a local pest control company to give an estimate and ask them what treatments they recommend.

+TightWadRepairs I would highly recommend using neoprene gloves when mixing since the fipronil has a dermal toxicity the same as ingestion, which means if you get it on your hand it is the same as putting it on your tongue there also is NO Antidote for poisoning with Termidor. Thus the reason the label says to be used by an authorized trained technician and to answer the question about the crawl, trenching around each of your piers would be in compliance with the perimeter plus treatment label, not requiring the inside wall to be treated, just the perimeter plus the piers plus full treatment including drilling 2 feet on each side of activity; Hope that helps. Also on pump sprayer, make sure your PSI is no greater than 25 PSI because if it is, then the active ingredient will turn into a gas at the tip and drift off in the air and you will be putting down just dirty water. When verticle drilling into attached slabs, the rate of application is still 4 gallongs per 10 linear feet, so you would put 2/5ths of a gallon per hole, not one gallon as stated in video. normally the verticle drill holes require to be injected with some amount of pressure to get enough product in that area, gravity and a funnel won't allow you to get that much chemical in the area. It's cheaper to treat it than let them eat it. No sense risking it on a DIY. keep calling and you will find a reasonable priced company. a good price would be $2.50 per linear foot to have it done right and come with a guarantee.... just my opinion, it is biased due to being in the termite business for 24 years.

Thanks, Troy

+Troy Blair I'm going thru the phone book and getting estimates. So far I have found that they both have payment plans and after reading your comment about toxicity and no antidote it scared me enough to keep setting up estimates lol Thank you so very much for your reply. I'm definitely going to use a pro. plus they give you a warranty too. God bless you

How's your house doing? I found myself with a swarm inside my room in the middle of the night (every night, like clock work), just watched a couple videos about doing my own treatment, seems easy enough, but then was lucky enough to read the thread here. Yeah, I'm sticking with a pro.

C Clifton Most companies will give you a free estimate. I would call one and ask what their plan of action would be. If it sounds doable take care of it yourself. If not, pay them to do it.

schoolboy405 I don’t. I suggest you call a professional.

Call a pro. The price of termite repair is much higher than treatment.

Wickiller from Roblox I agree but it’s effective so it’s worth it.

The exterminator might charge $1000.

Not as expensive as repairing termite damage that was needed due to non-treatment.

Turf Jitsu Three bottles for the trenching. I didn’t do the slabs.

Thanks. I will probably treat mine in the near future.

Poppi3579 The trench was made with a shovel. It should be 6 inches deep and 6 inches wide. Let me know if you have additional questions.

thanks

For the slab you cant get away with drilling the slab then mixing thermidor and then pouring the chemical into each holes using a funnel lol you need a long wand attachment to your sprayer that runs off of a motor in the back of your truck with a tank called a skid. You need that because of the psi that pushes the chemical into the hole but it will get the earth/soil under the slab a better efficient treatment than just pouring into a hole using a funnel how is pouring it into a hole going to spread or soak under the slab?? Even a back back spray with the chemical is not enough pressure/ psi to soak the dirt under the slab just saying

How can I do the concrete holes without a skid??

YungStar Jc Thank you for the heads up. RU-vid made some changes and I have to go back and fix all of the videos. I must’ve missed that one.

Titanickaram Sorry to hear that.

I see he is a termite exterminator.

+dblhlr I did every bit of the physical labor they would have done and more. I have peace of mind knowing it was done properly and no corners were cut because I did the work myself.

Firstly, you yourself will have to make the repairs(major) when this doesn't work. Did you down drill and treat all the slab cracks and expansion joints? did you drill and treat behind every brick in the siding? what about the plumbing penetrations? surely you treated those too? And you corrected all leaks!! because it will NOT work if there are leaks.....It would be impossible to horizontally drill the brick with those bushes....that's where the real labor is.....u a plumber too....I need a root canal

dblhlr Those additional steps are well beyond the scope of work in a $1200 treatment and you are fishing for scare tactics. Obviously anyone who chooses to complete their own treatment realizes the burden of repair is on their own dime.

Tite wad, My point is that you will prolly realize that burden. does your brick veneer go down into the soil......if so, you did nothing to stop your termites and should not brag about saving money on an ineffective treatment. .Outside vertical application, masonry void application, and inside vertical. My guys can do a "wrap" treatment like that in less than a hour...and use $80 worth of Termidor...but then Ill have to repair the house.....some things do REQUIRE an expert.....False security here. Get a Sentricon system.....and be done with them!

BlusuperSu Haha. I assume you’ve never seen a home being built? The brick is simply a veneer. The structure of the home is all wood.

You could alway pay someone over $1,000 to do it for you. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Heather’s Channel Meant as a term of endearment! 😂😂

Amen!!!!

dblhlr I'm not sure where you heard I didn't treat due to bushes being too close to the house. I treated behind all bushes. I did not drill and treat in the video but I did explain that it needs to be done and even explained how. I drilled and treated but did not video the process. I don't believe I will be suing myself so I think I am good!

I had an estimate done yesterday, and the process he described is exactly what is shown in this video, with the addition of bait stations every few feet. He also said that the slab drilling method is obsolete.

james m. Curley You keep rambling on with poop grammar yet you call me a clown. You claim you need $5K on tools and 20+ years experience to do a preventative termite treatment. The makers of Termidor actually have a video tutorial demonstrating the proper way to do a perimeter treatment. That video shows exactly the process I show in my video. Yes, you need tools to properly treat beneath concrete but , as stated, that process was not part of this video. Stop being a troll and move on.

Troll

I'd like to know, other than a $100 hammer drill , and a funnel for the concrete, what is the other equipment "you're" going to need? If "you're" going to call someone incompetent, at least use the proper spelling.