Taurus SC Termiticide & Insecticide
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Taurus SC Insecticide Termiticide & Pesticide
Taurus SC Insecticide and Termiticide contains 9.1% Fipronil, just like Termidor SC.
Taurus SC is a non-repellent insecticide labeled for termite and home perimeter treatments. Since Taurus is non-repellent, insects do not detect it and do not avoid it. Over it, they will consume or distribute Taurus SC across the colony. A water-based suspension concentrate for pre- and post-construction termite and perimeter pest control.
Taurus SC often eliminates termite colonies in 2 to 3 months.. Taurus SC is a highly effective ant control solution that starts working within a few weeks.
In addition to termite control, Taurus pesticide controls various insects, including ants, roaches, centipedes, spiders, millipedes, ticks, and many more. It is labeled for barrier applications that target occasional invaders around structures.
Taurus SC & Termite Control
Create a continuous treated zone by addressing the entire soil perimeter around the structure. The process is straightforward:
- Dig a narrow trench along the foundation, about 6 inches wide and 6 inches deep.
- Apply Taurus SC into the trench at 4 gallons of finished solution per 10 linear feet per foot of depth, using a dilution between 0.06% and 0.125%.
- For termite control, we recommend the strongest label-allowed rate: 0.125% (mix 1.6 fl oz per gallon of water).
Where concrete adjoins the foundation (e.g., garages, porches, patios), drill through the slab to reach and treat the soil beneath. Place holes within 6 inches of the foundation and space them no more than 12 inches apart. A 1/2-inch bit provides a good balance of speed and flow. Use a rotary hammer drill (available for rent at most home improvement stores). Tip: an 18-inch bit helps reduce bending and strain while drilling.
Taurus SC Insecticide for Ant Control
Taurus SC Insecticide is excellent for ant control. Mix 0.8 oz (0.06% dilution rate) of Taurus per gallon of water in a pump sprayer. Spray around the house, 18 inches up the side and 18 inches out, to form a perimeter. Spray 18 inches around where listed pests (including ants) enter, the trail around the structure, or where they crawl and hide (where ants are found crawling on structures ). Remove vegetation that may be touching the house so the ants and other pests won't be able to bypass the ant treatment.
Spray the Taurus Insecticide mixture in other entry points, such as doors (don't spray near door handles), windows, pipes, cracks, vents, holes, etc.. Treat the joint where exterior siding (wood, vinyl, aluminum, or similar materials) meets the cement, brick, or block foundation. Treat anywhere electrical, cable or telephone wires enter the house.
Permiter Pest Treatment with Taurus SC
Use Taurus SC to kill and control ants (acrobat, Argentine, big-headed, carpenter, crazy, odorous, pavement, pharaoh, and thief).
Taurus SC also treats the following pests: Asian lady beetles, darkling beetles, Australian, Oriental, and smoky brown cockroaches, Black widows, brown recluses, cellar, and hobo spiders, boxelder bugs, pill bugs, brown and dog ticks, Centipedes, Cluster flies, European earwigs, House crickets, Millipedes, Paper wasps*, Silverfish, and Yellowjackets.
* TAURUS SC is not a knockdown agent.
Taurus SC may be sprayed twice a year as a perimeter treatment for the above listed insects.
Taurus SC Yield
- 0.4 oz A single dose makes 1-2 gallons
- 20 oz. bottle makes 12 to 24 gallons
- 78 oz. bottle makes 48 to 96 gallons.
| Packaging | 20 oz , 78 oz , 2.5 Gal | ||||||||||||
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| Product Label | Taurus SC Label | ||||||||||||
| Safety Data Sheet | Taurus SC SDS | ||||||||||||
| More PDF's | Spanish Brochure | ||||||||||||
| Target Pest | Termites, Ants (Acrobat, Argentine, Big-Headed, Carpenter, Crazy, Odorous, Pavement, Pharaoh, and Thief), Asian lady beetles, Darkling beetles, Cockroaches (Australian, Oriental, Smoky Brown), Black widow spiders, Brown recluse spiders, Cellar and Hobo spiders Box-elder bugs, Pill bugs, Brown and dog ticks, Centipedes, Cluster Flies, European Earwigs, House Crickets, Millipedes, Paper Wasps, Silverfish, and Yellow jackets |
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| Active Ingredient(s) | Fipronil 9.1 % | ||||||||||||
| For Use In | For outside use only! Taurus SC is labeled for spot treatment inside wall voids. Basements, crawl spaces, hollow masonry voids in foundations, and porches, both before and after construction |
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| Application | Apply Taurus SC two to four times a year according to label instructions
Dilution Rate for Taurus SC and Water-Finished Solution
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| Retreatment | Up to four (4) applications per year at the 0.03% dilution rate for outside surfaces and along the foundation perimeter of listed structures | ||||||||||||
| Not Available for Purchase In | NY. *Licensed Applicators Only in VT* 2.5 Gal not eligible for expedited shipping! |
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| More Instructions | Pre-Construction Termite Treatments: Use Taurus SC as a soil treatment during all phases of construction, including final grade. Mix to a 0.125% dilution and apply at a rate of 4 gallons of finished solution per 10 linear feet per foot of depth to establish a continuous chemical barrier.
Post-Construction Termite Treatments: Apply Taurus SC by trenching and rodding along foundation walls, piers, and other structural elements. Use 4 gallons of solution per 10 linear feet. If footing is deeper than 4 feet, treat soil to a minimum of 4 feet below grade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What pests does Taurus SC control?
Taurus SC targets termites, ants (including carpenter, pavement, pharaoh, and more), as well as cockroaches, spiders, ticks, millipedes, earwigs, and many other listed perimeter pests.
What is the dilution rate for Taurus SC applications?
The common dilution is 0.06% (0.8 fl oz per gallon), though higher concentrations (0.09% or 0.125%) are used under tougher conditions (dense soil, structural treatments).
How often can Taurus SC be applied around a structure?
You can apply Taurus SC two to four times per year depending on the dilution used, with up to four applications at a 0.03% rate for exterior perimeter treatments.
Can I use Taurus SC indoors?
Indoor use is limited to spot or void treatments in areas like wall voids, basements, crawl spaces, or unfinished attics. Exterior use is restricted to perimeter and trenching treatments.
How does Taurus SC kill pests and affect the colony?
Taurus SC is non-repellent. Pests contact or ingest it unknowingly and then carry it back to the colony, spreading the effect (“transfer effect”) and gradually eliminating the population.