Virgil from San Antonio, Texas writes
I realize the 6x6 trenching is the recommended way, but that is not possible in some areas around my house. Only option is periodic spraying the exterior foundation, cracks and crevices.
Termidor SC can only be applied to the top of the soil when you are using it as a perimeter pest control treatment against ants and other pests. 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 other insects 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: "How To Do a Termite Treatment" which will tell you how deep to dig the trench and how to properly apply Termidor around your home. If you cannot trench the area you may consider the bait stations as an alternative.
Answer last updated on: 05/08/2014
