Termidor SC Termiticide Insecticide

When applying Termidor SC to the exterior perimeter of a basement structure, what is the maximum depth to which the structure should be treated?

• To the bottom of the footing ✓
• To a depth of 6 inches
• To a depth of 20 feet
• To the bottom of the slab only

Answer: The label explicitly states that in no case should the structure be treated below the footing.

When performing horizontal rodding from the exterior of the foundation, what must the technician exercise care not to rod into?

• Tree roots and rocks
• Heating ducts, water/sewer lines, and electrical lines/conduits ✓
• Plumbing and expansion joints
• Basement structures and footing

Answer: The label instructs to exercise care not to rod into heating ducts, water/sewer lines, and electrical lines/conduits.

What is the application rate for Termidor SC when treating the exterior perimeter of a concrete slab on ground?

• 4 gallons per square foot
• 4 gallons finished solution per 10 linear feet per foot of depth ✓
• 12 gallons per 10 linear feet
• 6 gallons per linear foot

Answer: The label specifies the rate for concrete slab on ground exterior perimeter is 4 gallons finished solution per 10 linear feet per foot of depth.

When using horizontal long rodding practices, what is the restriction regarding rod length?

• Rods must be exactly 10 feet long
• Rods exceeding 20 feet should not be used ✓
• Rods must not exceed 12 feet
• Rods must be at least 24 feet long

Answer: The label states that long rods exceeding 20 feet should not be used.

What is the maximum allowable spacing for rod holes to ensure a continuous chemical barrier?

• 6 inches
• 18 inches
• 12 inches ✓
• 24 inches

Answer: The label specifies that rod holes should be spaced to achieve a continuous chemical barrier, but in no case more than 12 inches.

When performing sub-slab injection via vertical drilling in commonly occupied areas, how must the drill holes be plugged?

• With cellulose-based wood plugs
• With a non-cellulose material or covered by an impervious, non-cellulose material ✓
• With a mixture of soil and Termidor SC
• With waterproof expanding foam only

Answer: The label states that all holes in commonly occupied areas must be plugged with a non-cellulose material or covered by an impervious, non-cellulose material.

When trenching in sloping (tiered) soil for outdoor applications, what must be done to the trench?

• The trench must be filled with cellulose debris
• The trench must be wider than 6 inches
• The trench must be stepped ✓
• The trench must be dug deeper than 4 feet

Answer: The label states that when trenching in sloping (tiered) soil, the trench must be stepped to ensure adequate distribution and prevent the product from running out.

What are the two approved dilution concentrations for the finished solution of Termidor SC mentioned in the label?

• 0.01% or 0.05%
• 0.06% or 0.125% ✓
• 0.1% or 0.25%
• 0.5% or 1.0%

Answer: The label facts consistently list the finished solution concentrations as 0.06% or 0.125%.