Most Effective Way to Get Rid of Termites Yourself
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- Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
- Whether you hire a professional or do it yourself to treat termites, you'll likely be facing a choice between two popular options - a baiting system vs. a barrier system. These two options are actually for VERY different scenarios. Lots of information on the internet, but some of it is simply wrong. The video is created based upon thorough research and hands-on experience. It'll show you all the information you need to make your best choice. For detailed information, please find it at www.wikiDIYer.org
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very informative! Terminix kept selling me the baiting system but couldn't clearly explain the difference. This is exactly what I needed to know!
Be careful who you trust with your problem........
I work for Terminix and assure you the tech installing the system has no clue how the product works. Most of the guys will tell the customer that once they take bait to the colony, they will begin to die. Now on the rare occasion customer wants to know the active ingredient, they tell customer that all products used are listed on the service receipt that was done that day. Well in theory that is what should happen!
Taurus SC is extremely effective. Used on two homes and never had a termite again.
Where'd you get it from and did you use it on cement? I have cement in the front of the house.
@@tymartin2293 I got in from Amazon. I didn't put it directly on cement. I put it in the ground/dirt in front of cement. You are supposed to dig a trench about 6 inches deep in front of cement. I found that it still works even if you don't dig a trench.
@@elaine1743 ok, I got you. Thanks
@@tymartin2293 it is not legal to use it on non porous surfaces.
Please also tell us about whether Granules are effective or not or compare it with Baits and liquid. Thanks
I have to agree, spray in walls 3 seconds every yr,
Termidor used to guarantee 10 yrs, but every year for sure
Why not both?
How and where to get this
Good
What if there is active termite activity
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Both safe to use with pets (if applied correctly). Thanks for the video!
I am a pest control professional. Taurus is my top choice for liquid termiticide. It is not effective on its own because subterranean termites are under the ground and may never contact the soil that has been treated at the foundation. Spectracide stakes are great for identifying you do have termites and where they can be found, but as stated in the video, they are not very efficient at eliminating a colony quickly. I occasionally use these along with Advance termite monitoring stations and Trelona bait cartridges. I will also sometimes use foam spry in voids in basement wall. Using this products in connection with one another FOLLOWING THE LABEL you can get rid of your termites. BUT Taurus can be a very dangerous product so use with caution.
For consumers I recommend using the Spectracide stakes and Home Defense both available at hardware stores. If the stakes trigger, check to see if it is erosion or termites and call a professional if you find termites or are unsure. A local pest control professional will take better care of you and will likely cost less than a big company. Ask to see their license.
What about Borax
What about doing both? On a mobile home with current infestation how about just going under the home and burying a bunch of these baits throughout....then when finished go ahead and trench the perimeter with termidor?
Both is twice the protection. I have done both on my home in FL.
That is what I do. Follow the label instructions for safe use.
Taurus SC how effective would it be under rainy climates, in other words wouldn’t the chemical lose it’s effectiveness, thank you
No it’ll work better because it’ll soak deeper to wear the colonies are
Biggest place this is used is in Florida and we have rainy seasons. The chemical does well and continuously protects the home for long periods of time.
So if you already have an infestation do you use both?
You MUST treat the active areas first. Spot treating works very well and fast. Most pest control companies will not guarantee bait stations or liquid until the active damage it addressed. These products take a minimum of 30 days to start becoming effective.
If you have mud tunnels anywhere use Termidor foam and sprinkle Bioadvanced Termite killer granules all around your exterior property
Getting mixed reviews here thanks to youtube. Is this video good or bad advice?
Use Termidor HE. Taurus SC uses the same formulation as the older Termidor SC. Baiting system is good but more maintenance. If you get a proper barrier around the house and treat the indoor plumbing areas you will be good to go. This is of course assuming you have a slab foundation. I do pest control in South Texas so this situation is very common. I'm familiar with both but I lean towards the liquid treatment.
It is mostly good advice. There are better monitors available online (better does mean more money too). As Vinnie said, other products work well too. Note Vinnie is in south Texas. I am in Ohio. he might be dealing with drywood termites. I only deal with subterranean termites.
Just use them in tandem. Best all around method.
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Taurus works but the termite stakes are BS
the stakes are great as monitors, but not effective to eliminate a colony
Are these dog safe
That's what I'm trying to find out
Sorry, the termite baiting isn't the way to go either way. Trenching every 7-10 years vs monthly baiting....no brainer
Limits presented by the fact that inner city row houses on concrete can't use either method in a practical manner
Soak the bait in Termidor or Taurus SC and you will never see Termites or ants on your property again.
What do you mean? Thx Jim
Great suggestion, thanks. I just bought both these products
I bought both. That’s exactly what I was going to try
@@AereForst did you end up trying this?
@@macknumber9 Yes, I already treated the mud tunnels on the inside of my home. I did the drywall foam treatment. It fixed the issue. I haven’t set up the stakes yet but I will.
What about borax
Kills on contact, but not the colony. Great for roaches
Can you use the stakes inside the house?
I don't believe they are designed for inside the house.
Yeah just make holes all over the floor in strategic areas !😏😏😏 Lmao
@@sgtdevildog7134 LMAO 👌 and a couple in your walls too, for safe measure!!!
@@StrongManMattt lmao yup flank them from everywhere
I hope this was a joke lol
Taurus SC is junk. I have been doing pest control for almost 37 years and have been using Termidor SC since it came out about 23 years ago with a zero failure rate. A couple years ago I gave Taurus SC a try and had a 100% callback rate.
Would barrier system be ok with product you like?
I disagree
Do you save money by having the plumber do your dentistry?
Save money by doing what you can.....I learned to do my own plumbing /electric myself to code......complex issues I call a pro......I have seen plumbers and electricians do shoddy work.......even repaired crap work for friends.........I have been scammed by a big eastern pest company......put bait stations around then never came for months .....supposed to see where termites were found and the replace with chemical treated bait.......well they ate the non treated bait and left.....to find more inside my house.....easy to make your own bait stations with Taurus not rocket science......
Dentists goes to school for a long time with years of experience to do the job. Plumbers not so much.
Paying someone for pest control is stupid, all they do is spray chemicals.I did it when I was younger. NEVER pay someone else for pest control.
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Homeowner provided warranty? Good luck with this mans strategy!!!
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Termidor and Taurus are the stuff professionals use. The bait is good as well. Will cost a couple hundred but save you a few thousand. There’s nothing the pros do that’s different though they won’t admit it
The worst Termite is in the Oval Office. FJB.
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Fipronil will negatively effect bait consumption... duh, call a pro
Make sense buddy
False info here! 6 inches is not deep enough to stop termites below that from entering your 3 foot deep foundation. If you followed his instructions and incurred subsequent continued damage...file suit against him!!!
4 gallons per 10 linear foot, per foot of depth.... 2-3 x the volume and cost he recommends
That’s per product guidelines
Foundation are not made of wood. The idea is to stop the migration. Product will seep/drain lower than the dug depth, digging the trench next to the concrete foundation will concentrate the mix next to the home where it can drain to deeper depths. The trench is a containment area and focuses the drainage into the soil.
Per foot of depth! Under applied here!!!!
False info... sue him if if doesn’t work!!!