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Premise 2
04/10/26
Premise 2, manufactured by Bayer, is a powerful termiticide made with imidacloprid that is non-repellent, making it undetectable by termites to ensure termites do not try to avoid treated areas.
It is an affordable product that provides an excellent defense against termites that cause thousands of dollars in damage if left untreated. Premise 2 is excellent for trenching, soil drenching, foaming, and for treating wood to kill termites deep in the ground, around foundations, in crawl spaces and other tight spaces.
Premise 2 alleviates the worry unlike other termiticide products that are designed to simply repel or keep termites away from the treated soil area without killing them. When termites or other listed insects are trying to take over the home and yard, use Premise 2 to eliminate them fast.
Tools Needed
Depending on how Premise 2 will be applied will determine which tools are needed. For trenching a wheel barrow and shovel or appropriate garden tool for moving soil is needed. If Premise 2 will be sprayed, a hand held pump sprayer is needed. If rodding is the way Premise 2 will be applied, a rod-like tool such a rebar is needed. For sub-slab injections a masonry drill bit or auger is needed along with the sub-slab injector tool
How to Use
- Step 1: Read the product label before applying.
- Step 2: Shake the Premise 2 bottle well before using.
- Step 3: Prepare the desired mixture in a sprayer or suitable container before trenching and before adding any foaming agents.
- Step 4: Spray and treat the targeted areas and only re-apply to areas where a known re-infestation has occurred or within 5 years, depending on the type of structure and soil.
Where to Use
Premise 2 can be used around the perimeter of residential or other building structures susceptible to termites and other wood damaging insects. It can be applied under outdoor or indoor concrete slabs, and basement floors, in crawl spaces, wall voids and in cracks and crevices of wood structures. This product should not be sprayed on blooming plants where honey bees area located, or near public water supplies.
When to Use
Premise 2 can be used as a preventative treatment plan or it can be used to kill targeted insects when activity is noticed.
Safety Information
Premise 2 is safe to use around humans and pets when applied according to the product label. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when applying or handling this product.
Do not allow residents or pets into the immediate area during the application or contact with treated areas until spray has dried.
Special Considerations
When using Premise 2 around outer foundation walls of a structure, it must be applied by trenching by digging up along the foundation 6 inches wide and 6 inches deep. Apply 4 gallons of solution per 10 linear feet, per foot depth to provide an even vertical treated area.
Do not use this product against native or imported fire ants, pharaoh, or harvester ants.
| Restricted Use | No |
|---|---|
| Shipping Restrictions | AK, ID, NY, WY |
| Availability | Online |
| Signal Word | CAUTION |
| Keith's Pro Tip | "Using Red Eye Termite Stations will help identify termite problems before they enter the home. The Red Eye Stations also allow termiticide to be applied directly into the station down into the colony." |
| Target Pests Multi | Above-Ground Termites, Ambrosia Beetle, Anobiid, Ants, Bark Beetles, Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Dampwood Termites, Deathwatch Beetles, Drywood Termites, False Powder Post Beetles, Formosan Termites, Old House Borer Beetle, Powder Post Beetle, Subterranean Termites, Wharf Borer, Wood Borers, Wood-Infesting Beetles |
| Time to Kill | Premise 2 will take approximately 60 to 90 day to eliminate all termites from treated area. |
| Chemical Type | Insecticide |
| Formulation | Suspended Concentrate |
| Application Methods | Crack & Crevice, Drench Treatment, Injection, Spot Treatment, Trench Treatment |
| Product Drawbacks | Premise 2 is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops/plants or weeds. |
| Active Ingredient | Imidacloprid 21.4% |
| Application Equipment | Backpack Sprayer, Gloves, Pump Sprayer, Respirator Mask, Spray Rig |
| Mix Rate | The application method of Premise 2 will determine the mix rate. For a 0.05% mix rate, use 80 mL of Premise 2 for every 10 gallons of water. For a 0.1% mix rate, use 160 mL of Premise 2 for every 10 gallons of water. |
| Use Sites | Indoors, Outdoors |
| Yield | At a 0.05% mixture rate, 4 gallons of Premise 2 will treat up to 10 linear feet depending on the soil type and severity of the infestation. One 240 mL bottle of Premise will make approximately 30 gallons that will treat up to 75 linear feet. |
| EPA Registration No. | 432-1331 |
| Shelf Life | Premise 2 will last for up to 3 years when stored in a cool, dry place and in such a manner as to prevent cross contamination with other pesticides, fertilizers, food, and feed. |
| Comparable Products | Adonis 2F Insecticide, Reclaim I/T Insecticide |
| Children or pets? | No |
| Property Characteristics | Food-Bearing Plants |
| Availability | Online |
| Restricted Use | No |
| Brand | BAYER |
| Keith's Pro Tips | "Using Red Eye Termite Stations will help identify termite problems before they enter the home. The Red Eye Stations also allow termiticide to be applied directly into the station down into the colony." |
| Product Drawbacks | Premise 2 is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops/plants or weeds. |
| Target Pests | Subterranean Termites, Drywood Termites, Formosan Termites, Dampwood Termites, Carpenter Ants, Borers, Powder Post Beetles, Anobiid, Deathwatch Beetles, False Powder Post Beetles, Old House Borers, Wharf Borers, Ambrosia, Bark Beetles, Carpenter Bees, and Ants. |
| Application Equipment | Backpack Sprayer, Gloves, Pump Sprayer, Respirator Mask, Spray Rig |
| Application Methods | Crack & Crevice, Drench Treatment, Injection, Spot Treatment, Trench Treatment |
| Active Ingredient | Imidacloprid 21.4% |
| Product Type | Insecticide |
| Formulation | Suspended Concentrate |
| Application Rate | The application method of Premise 2 will determine the mix rate. For a 0.05% mix rate, use 80 mL of Premise 2 for every 10 gallons of water. For a 0.1% mix rate, use 160 mL of Premise 2 for every 10 gallons of water. |
| Shelf Life | Premise 2 will last for up to 3 years when stored in a cool, dry place and in such a manner as to prevent cross contamination with other pesticides, fertilizers, food, and feed. |
| Yield | At a 0.05% mixture rate, 4 gallons of Premise 2 will treat up to 10 linear feet depending on the soil type and severity of the infestation. One 240 mL bottle of Premise will make approximately 30 gallons that will treat up to 75 linear feet. |
| Use Sites | Indoors, Outdoors |
| Time to Kill | Premise 2 will take approximately 60 to 90 day to eliminate all termites from treated area. |
| Comparable Products | Adonis 2F Insecticide, Reclaim I/T Insecticide |
| EPA Registration # | 432-1331 |




