Termidor SC Fipronil Insecticide / Termiticide
Termidor SC Fipronil Insecticide / Termiticide
Termidor SC is a professional fipronil 9.1% insecticide used to kill termintes, ants, beetles, cockroaches, and more. Termidor is non-repellent and offers 100% control of termite populations within 90 days or less and lasts for over 10 years.
Termidor SC Termiticide, manufactured by BASF, is an effective long-lasting termiticide and insecticide with Fipronil 9.1% as its active ingredient, which provides effective results through the active's unique systemic transfer effect. Termidor can be used to control 100% of termite species within 3 months and will continue to control termites and other pests for extended periods of time.
As a low-odor, non-repellent insecticide pests like termites, ants, and more will unknowingly come into contact with the insecticide and spread it to other colony members through contact or food sharing, resulting in total colony elimination and control over major termite species.
Termidor SC is also used to control other common pests, such as cockroaches, spiders, ticks, and more within 90 days and when used as in in-ground barrier treatment it will protect your home or business for up to 10 years.
As a flexible product with a broad label, it can be used for pre and post-construction termite applications and general pest control, including termite trenching, sub-slab injections, structural void applications, and exterior surface spraying without damaging water-safe surfaces.
Tools Needed
To apply, you will need either a handheld pump sprayer, a backpack sprayer, or a spray rig for large volume applications. To apply Termidor SC as a termite treatment, you will need a pickaxe or shovel to dig the trench, and a bucket with at least a 5 gallon capacity to mix and apply.
Do not use this product in a spray tank with borate contaminants.
How to Apply Termidor SC
- Step 1: First, you will need to determine how much you will need for your application. Measure your treatment area in square feet. You can find your treatment area’s size by measuring its length and width in feet, and then multiplying the results together (length x width = square feet). For termite trenching, measure the perimeter of the structure in feet. Termidor SC can be mixed between 0.4 fluid ounces per gallon of water to 1.6 fluid ounces per gallon of water depending on the desired dilution ratio. For most applications, we recommend using 0.8 fluid ounces per gallon of water for a 0.06% dilution. For general exterior surface spraying, one gallon dilution will treat about 1,000 square feet. For termite trenching, you will need 4 gallons dilution to treat 10 linear feet.
- Step 2: For exterior surface applications with a one gallon sprayer, fill your sprayer about a quarter of the way full. Then add 0.8 fluid ounces of Termidor SC to the tank. Fill the sprayer the rest of the way with water to the one gallon mark, and then shake the sprayer to agitate and create a thorough mix. For termite trenching applications, mix 0.8 fluid ounces per gallon of water in a bucket up to 4 gallons. It is easier to use a 5 gallon bucket so that it will not be filled to the brim and will help prevent spilling. To create a 4 gallon solution, you will need 3.2 fl. oz. (0.8 fl. oz. per gallon of water).
- Step 3: For exterior surface applications, apply Termidor SC as a low pressure, coarse spray. Spray up to an 18-inch wide band around common insect entry points, such as around doors, windows, vents, where plumbing penetrates the walls, where wires enter the structure, and any other openings. Also treat the perimeter of the house or structure by spraying where the ground meets the foundation, spraying one foot up the structure and one foot out. For termite trenching applications, dig a trench around the structure’s perimeter 6 inches wide and 6 inches deep. Hang on to the displaced soil as it will be used to backfill the trench after application. Because you will be applying 4 gallons of solution per 10 linear feet, it is helpful to create a dam with the soil every 10 feet of trench to section off each 10 foot stretch. Pour your finished Termidor solution in each 10 foot stretch. Then backfill by replacing the displaced soil. Be sure to pack the soil down for adequate distribution.
Where to Use
Termidor SC can be used to treat pre-and-post-construction of commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential structures and utility enclosures. It can be used on exterior surfaces, in voids, exterior crawl spaces, perimeter trenches, under concrete slabs, and in interior wall voids.
This product may also be used for crawl spaces, basements, concrete slabs on ground or in basements (including monolithic/floating/supported concrete slabs), hollow block foundations/voids, structures with french drains and sump pumps, structures with wells or cisterns, plenum construction, and garages (attached garage floors should be treated in structures).
Termidor SC cannot be used indoors, unless limited to vulnerable areas such as around plumbing/utility lines penetrating floors, shower pan drain, bath traps, or along expansion joints or settlement cracks.
However, if known termite activity exists (as described at the beginning of the Post-construction Exterior Perimeter/Localized Interior (EP/LI) Structural Termite Treatments section of the Termidor SC Label) in areas on the interior of the structure's living spaces (i.e., occupied areas of the structure) or non-living spaces (e.g., crawl spaces, plenums), a localized interior treatment must be made at the site of the termite activity and at least 2 feet in two or more directions radiating from the site.
Do not contaminate wells or cisterns.
This product cannot be applied to air conditioning units, air intake vents, playground equipment, pet quarters, and boat houses, including their piers or pilings.
When to Use
Use Termidor SC for both treatment and prevention of termites and other listed pests. Apply on calm days when rain is not in the immediate forecast. Do not treat water-saturated or frozen soil.
For general pest control at a 0.06% dilution, Termidor is limited to only be applied 2 times per calendar year.
Safety Information
Termidor SC is safe to use around pets and children when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when mixing and applying this product.
Do not allow residents, children, or pets to contact treated areas or reoccupy treated areas until the spray has dried.
Do not treat within a distance of one foot out from edible plants.
Special Considerations
For best results, remove or prune away bushes, shrubbery, and tree branches touching the structure. Vegetation touching the structure may be a route of entry for pests into the structure. This may allow pests to inhabit the structure without coming in contact with Termidor SC Termiticide treatment.
Availability | Online |
Restricted Use | No |
Shipping Restrictions | 20 Ounce: AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA 78 Ounce: AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
Brand | BASF |
Keith's Pro Tips | "When finishing up a termite trench treatment, it is a good idea to also spray the backfill soil if you were unable to push it back in the trench right away. This will ensure that your trench will act as an effective barrier from top to bottom." |
Product Drawbacks | Termidor SC is limited to exterior perimeter treatments, termite trenching, injection, and wall void applications. It cannot be used for broadcast or general interior spraying. |
Target Pests | Subterranean Termites, Arboreal Termites, Drywood Termites, Dampwood Termites, Wood-infesting Beetles, Carpenter Ants, Beetles, Wood-infesting Borers, Termite Carton Nests, Carpenter Bees, Ants, Acrobat Ants, Argentine Ants, Big-headed Ants, Crazy Ants, Odorous Ants, Pavement Ants, Pharaoh Ants, Thief Ants, Asian Lady Beetles, Darkling Beetles, Boxelder Bugs, Pillbugs, Centipedes, Cockroaches, Australian Cockroaches, Oriental Cockroaches, Smokey Brown Roaches, House Crickets, European Earwigs, Cluster Flies, Millipedes, Silverfish, Spiders, Black Widow Spiders, Brown Recluse Spiders, Cellar Spider, Hobo Spider, Brown Dog Ticks, Paper Wasps, and Yellowjacket. |
Application Equipment | Applicator Gun, Backpack Sprayer, Gloves, Hammer Drill, Hose End Sprayer, Pump Sprayer, Respirator Mask, Spray Rig, Termite Tool |
Application Methods | Crack & Crevice, Injection, Spot Treatment, Trench Treatment |
Active Ingredient | Fipronil 9.1% |
Product Type | Insecticide |
Formulation | Suspended Concentrate |
Application Rate | Termidor SC can be mixed between 0.4 fluid ounces per gallon of water to 1.6 fluid ounces per gallon of water depending on the desired dilution ratio. For most applications, we recommend using 0.8 fluid ounces of Termidor per gallon of water for a 0.06% dilution. |
Shelf Life | Termidor SC may last up to 5 years when stored properly in a cool, dry space. |
Yield | For termite trenching, a 20 oz. bottle will make 25 gallons of solution and treats 60 lineal feet of trenching. For termite pre-treat use 1 gallon of finished solution per 10 sq. ft. |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Time to Kill | Termidor can take up to 60 days to kill termites. Termidor will last up to 10 years when trenched around a structure. |
Comparable Products | Taurus SC |
EPA Registration # | 7969-210 |
Restricted Use | No |
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Shipping Restrictions | AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, RI, SC, VT, WA |
Availability | Online |
Signal Word | CAUTION |
Keith's Pro Tip | "When finishing up a termite trench treatment, it is a good idea to also spray the backfill soil if you were unable to push it back in the trench right away. This will ensure that your trench will act as an effective barrier from top to bottom." |
Time to Kill | Termidor can take up to 60 days to kill termites. Termidor will last up to 10 years when trenched around a structure. |
Chemical Type | Insecticide |
Formulation | Suspended Concentrate |
Application Methods | Crack & Crevice, Injection, Spot Treatment, Trench Treatment |
Product Drawbacks | Termidor SC is limited to exterior perimeter treatments, termite trenching, injection, and wall void applications. It cannot be used for broadcast or general interior spraying. |
Active Ingredient | Fipronil 9.1% |
Application Equipment | Applicator Gun, Backpack Sprayer, Gloves, Hammer Drill, Hose End Sprayer, Pump Sprayer, Respirator Mask, Spray Rig, Termite Tool |
Mix Rate | Termidor SC can be mixed between 0.4 fluid ounces per gallon of water to 1.6 fluid ounces per gallon of water depending on the desired dilution ratio. For most applications, we recommend using 0.8 fluid ounces of Termidor per gallon of water for a 0.06% dilution. |
Low Use Rate | 1 oz./1,000 sq. ft. |
High Use Rate | 4 gallons/10 linear feet and 4 feet depth |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Yield | For termite trenching, a 20 oz. bottle will make 25 gallons of solution and treats 60 lineal feet of trenching. For termite pre-treat use 1 gallon of finished solution per 10 sq. ft. |
EPA Registration No. | 7969-210 |
Shelf Life | Termidor SC may last up to 5 years when stored properly in a cool, dry space. |
Comparable Products | Taurus SC |
Children or pets? | No |
Property Characteristics | Food-Bearing Plants, Streams/Ponds/Lakes |
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Q:Is it safe to spray near honey bee hives?8/12/19A:no it is not as it is a systemic pesticide
Flint Humphrey
7/12/22Certified Buyer -
Q:Does termidor sc kill milepedes?6/19/19A:Yes
Flint Humphrey
11/7/20Certified Buyer -
Q:How safe is this for humans? We're having it injected in spaces around the house and also one spot in the house. Thank you.10/20/18A:Terimdor is safe when used according to label direction.
Asif B.
10/22/18Certified Buyer -
Q:Will it kill fleas?10/9/18
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Q:if the house is stripped to studs, can I spray it with Termidor before putting back the dry walls?10/3/18A:We would actually recomend to apply the Bora-Care to the studs. This will create a bond with the wood and last much longer. The Termidor would be applied to the soil.
Tina Malone
10/4/18Certified Buyer -
Q:How safe is this to use around animals specifically chickens. We are looking at using as a perimeter spray at the base of the house but we have chickens that like to dig close to the house?9/17/18A:The chickens will need to be kept of the area during the application and for about 6-8 hours until the surface is completely dry. Once dried there should not be any issues for the chickens.
Asif B.
9/18/18Certified Buyer -
Q:Looking under active ingredients, is fipronil the only ingredient listed, or is there a combination of active ingredients?8/31/18A:Fipronil is the only/main active ingredient which is the ingredient that does the grunt work of controlling the intended target.
Camille Landry
8/31/18Certified Buyer -
Q:We have two peach trees about 8 feet away from the house that just started producing peaches. Is there any danger in eating them?8/30/18A:I think it would be fine to eat them as long as you wash the peaches beforehand just to be on the safe side. I would check with the manufacturer to be sure though.
Asif B.
9/27/18Certified Buyer -
Q:Can u spray inside the house? Like inside the cabinets??8/11/18A:No, Termidor SC is not labeled for use inside a home. If you are trying to find a good residual that is non repellent then you should take a look at Phantom. https://www.solutionsstores.com/phantom-insecticide-chlorfenapyr
Camille Landry
8/13/18Certified Buyer -
Q:Is this safe to spray in the attic and crawl space areas?8/1/18A:Yes, you certainly can if you follow application according to label instructions.
Camille Landry
8/1/18Certified Buyer