Lm from Sachse writes
Pest control company has been treating for ants around outside service and we still have ant activity.
Taurus SC is a non-repellent insecticide. This means that ants and other insects cannot tell that it is there and they will readily walk over treated areas. Taurus SC also has a delayed reaction time and a transfer effect which allows the ants time to get back to the colony and spread it around before they succumb to the effects of the product. So while the product is working you will see activity as it does not repel them from an area. This is the same for other "repellent" products as they are not true repellents. You would not want to spray Taurus over any area that another product as been applied as this will null the non-repellent factor of the product. While the Taurus SC will not actually be deactivated by the other product, it will be much less effective if it is sprayed wth another. Please take a moment to read over our guide here on the Prevent Ants for the best advice that will include steps to take non-chemically.
Answer last updated on: 09/14/2015
