Termidor SC Fipronil Insecticide / Termiticide

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.