What is Termidor?
Termidor is the world's most effective termite
control, eliminating 100% of subterranean termites in three months or
less.
What types of termites
does Termidor control?
Termidor controls subterranean termites,
including Formosan termites - the most destructive species in the U.S.
- and is also now labeled for wood injection control of drywood
termites.
Throughout the years,
other products have promised homeowners protection from termites. How
can homeowners be sure that Termidor works?
Termidor has consistently shown exceptional
results in more than 700,000 homes treated throughout the United
States since its launch in March 2000. In over twelve years of field
trials with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest
Service, Termidor has eliminated 100% of subterranean termites in all
tests, in all geographic locations.
Where can homeowners
buy Termidor?
Only licensed pest control professionals who
have taken Termidor Certification Training are authorized to purchase
and apply Termidor.
Where can a homeowner
find a pest control professional who offers Termidor treatments?
Call Eliminex Termite & Pest Control
at (602) 942-BUGS [2847]
How does a pest control
professional apply Termidor to a home?
Termidor is a liquid that is applied after it
is diluted and mixed with water - a pest control professional will
apply Termidor along the foundation walls of the home to create a
continuous treatment zone. The application method is called
"trenching and rodding," and may sometimes require drilling
holes into the concrete foundation of the home for maximum protection.
A pest control professional may also need to conduct an interior
treatment of the home, depending on the extent of the termite
infestation and damage.
How fast will Termidor
work once applied properly to a home?
Termidor has consistently shown to provide
100% control of subterranean termites within three months of treatment
or less - up to six times faster than termite bait/monitoring systems.
Can Termidor be used
for both residential and commercial termite control?
Yes, pest control professionals can treat most
any type of structure that is at risk for termite damage, including
residential homes, churches, office buildings and schools.
How long will it take
to complete a Termidor application?
A residential Termidor application is
typically completed by a trained a pest control professional in
one-half a day.
Will Termidor have or
leave an odor?
No, Termidor is odor-free.
What makes Termidor
different from other termite control options, such as bait/monitoring
systems?
Termidor utilizes a unique action known as the
"Transfer Effect™" to effectively control termite colonies
up to six times faster than bait/monitoring systems. Termidor does not
repel termites - termites can't smell, see or feel the insecticide, so
they crawl freely through treated areas. When a termite eats or even
comes in contact with the insecticide, it unknowingly transfers
Termidor back to the colony on its body. Every termite it contacts
will transfer Termidor's active ingredient, fipronil, to other
termites. Termidor is the only product that will consistently control
100% of termites within three months or less - up to six times faster
than bait/monitoring systems.
What will a Termidor
treatment cost?
The cost of a Termidor treatment varies and
largely depends on the agreement a homeowner has with his/her local
pest control company. In the long run, a Termidor treatment plan
generally will cost less than a termite bait/monitoring system and
will provide more effective, longer lasting control.
Is Termidor safe for
use around children and pets?
Termidor is one of the most thoroughly
reviewed termite insecticides in history. Termidor is registered with
the Environmental Protection Agency and can only be applied by a pest
control professional who has been trained in correct application
methods. Termidor is effective at considerably low application rates.
Most pest control professionals apply Termidor at low rates - only 8.4
oz. in 100 gallons - much lower than earlier liquid termite
applications.
Termidor bonds to the soil in which it is applied, so homeowners need
not worry about soil movement. In addition, fipronil has been used
extensively on food crops around the world and as the leading product
for flea and tick control on dogs and cats for since 1993.