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How to treat a concrete slab home for TERMITES - DIY termite treatment

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  • čas přidán 27. 02. 2021
  • Watch us as we treat this concrete slab home for termites! This treatment only took us about two hours. If you watch this video you will be able to protect your valuable home from destructive termites. And yes they will find your home if it doesn’t have coverage, it’s just a matter of time…
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    To recap: We treated this concrete slab home for termites. All you need to complete this treatment is a 5 gal bucket, termiticide chemical, water, shovel, and gloves. First, measure the outside perimeter of the structure. This will tell you how much chemical you need to buy. You will need to purchase about .32 fl oz of chemical per 1 linear foot. Second, dig a trench along the outside perimeter of your home, deep enough so the chemical doesn’t run out. Third, mix the chemical with water as according to the label. Always follow label instructions. Fourth, apply the mixture to the soil and let is soak in. Then that’s about it, just clean up and rinse the pesticide container before you throw it away.
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  • @DanTheBugMan
    @DanTheBugMan  Před rokem +4

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    • @damaruslove8688
      @damaruslove8688 Před 11 měsíci

      If I had this done professionally all around the house perimeter 2 years ago and I’m having an inspection done now would it still pass the inspection

  • @dgreer5537
    @dgreer5537 Před 7 měsíci +3

    How to with Doc has a solid video on this also. These 2 videos are the best ones I’ve seen.

  • @Titurel
    @Titurel Před 2 lety +6

    My builders did the same crap you mention at 13:40 . Just putting in bait stations. They actually wanted $560.00 for their annual renewal. What a rip off. They obviously know its better to treat the home. But they want to make money on an annual contract. I treated my home myself once the building inspection was done and told them to get lost.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety +2

      Good for you! Yeah that makes me sick. Puts a bad name on the pest control industry also. 560 for walking around your house and looking at pieces of wood in the ground?? Our annual inspections are only about $100

  • @TAV3RA
    @TAV3RA Před rokem +8

    Educate your audience on PPE. You’re using one of the strongest products available on the market and have no safety glasses, chemical resistant gloves, waterproof boots or anything. Teach them to give a minimum 6” gap between your water source and what you fill. Any lil kid who goes up to that water source on the side of the home for drink of water is now at risk due to splash back. Your channel is awesome. Just some feedback.

  • @randygreen007
    @randygreen007 Před 2 měsíci

    I’m so glad to see that you’re finally using PPE! Watching this broke my heart no joke! This is also one method for treating hemlock trees from the wooly adelgid. ❤️💪🏼😎👍🏼❤️

  • @excitedbears107
    @excitedbears107 Před 3 lety +6

    amazing video quality! i'm so psyched for your stomp series whenever you find the bugs hehe

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you! Yes me too. I’m just waiting for the weather to warm up so I can get some bugs

    • @excitedbears107
      @excitedbears107 Před 3 lety +1

      @@DanTheBugMan that's the hope!. spring is almost here so i'm curious to see which ones will be the first to meet fate lol

  • @jonlo4138
    @jonlo4138 Před 3 lety +2

    working on the job. this must be easy hats for you to keep home owners safe from pests

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 3 lety +1

      Yep. The treatment we did was so simple but some companies charge outrageous amounts

    • @jonlo4138
      @jonlo4138 Před 3 lety +1

      @@DanTheBugMan i've only had one pest control job to deal with an ant infestation but it was reasonably priced. i'm glad to hear you guys are more fair in pricing. maybe it's just super expensive here cause we don't get a lot of infestations except for lanternflies lol

  • @harrisongriffin9841
    @harrisongriffin9841 Před 3 lety +5

    Excellent filming! Nice house too... and that trench,... extraordinary

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you kind sir. I only use the best cameramen and trench diggers I can find

  • @WyattEarl
    @WyattEarl Před 6 měsíci +2

    What do you recommend for treatment of a slab foundation where this a concrete slab next to the exterior wall? Taurus label says to drill concrete every 12 inches. Most videos i see on youtube have professionals using slab injectors to pump the solution under the slab. Are we just supposed to pour into the holes as DIYer?

  • @TrustPestControlSydney
    @TrustPestControlSydney Před 7 měsíci

    Great job on explaining the process thoroughly!

  • @mrfthis7218
    @mrfthis7218 Před 3 lety +10

    I actually do general pest control in Ca and we use toures sc 6 months out the year. The house I live in has termites and your video is giving me the blue print. Active ingredient in toures is fipronil.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 3 lety +3

      Good to hear! Yeah Taurus does great. It seems like fipronil is the magic ingredient. That’s what’s in Termidor also. We use Taurus instead of termidor because it’s about 30% cheaper and does just as well

    • @mrfthis7218
      @mrfthis7218 Před 3 lety +1

      @@DanTheBugMan yes sir I hear you on that. If you need any advice give me a message. I've been in the industry for 6 years now I have a field representative license in Ca.

    • @MilkyWayGalaxyy
      @MilkyWayGalaxyy Před 2 lety

      @@DanTheBugMan I am going to order the 78oz Taurus tomorrow. I know it has the same active ingredient but is there amy difference at all with the other ingredients and effectiveness? Will both last at least 10 years?

    • @biscuitsleo
      @biscuitsleo Před 2 lety

      Where can I buy the stuff?

    • @TAV3RA
      @TAV3RA Před rokem

      Amazon

  • @w4baham
    @w4baham Před 7 měsíci +1

    Informative video. How do you protect house from the termites entering under the concrete driveway?

    • @maxmanx1294
      @maxmanx1294 Před 6 měsíci

      Do one or both: trench & treat the perimeter of concrete; drill holes in concrete & inject termiticide. There are videos & label instructions for both methods. For example, some drill 1/2" wide holes 12" apart along perimeter of garage floor, walkway, driveway, patio, etc & inject termiticide like Taurus SC. Add DIY bait stations, too. You can find video for that online. Don't ever use termite repellants bx you want them to injest & spread toxin to kill the colony. I'm not sure repellants work anyway.

  • @maxmanx1294
    @maxmanx1294 Před 6 měsíci

    Treatment does need to be around the entire perimeter. The dirt backfilled into the trench must be treated as well. Further, a lot of water is being dumped next to the foundation at each downspout. I highly recommend adding downspout extenders that move water as far as possible from the structure. Tight properties like that usually are mandated to have drainage swales; all residents should add downspout extensions that empty water in drainage swale that moves water from the structure. Finally for a complete barrier, treat in or around all concrete via holes or trench.

  • @dayrawls3365
    @dayrawls3365 Před 2 měsíci

    Dan, keep saving us money. You covered yourself when you said follow the instructions & wear PPP. I LOVE YOU & GUY PEST CONTROL CHANNEL. I have two questions: 1. I have a circular driveway in front of my house. Should I also trench from the street up to the house and around & next to the U shape? 2. What's the best sprayer ( I dont care about the cost) to reach the untreated wood in my attic of my Florida home?. I'm a female & I don't ont want to go all the way up on the beams in the attic to spray. Is there a sophisticated sprayer or fogger that reaches to the other side of a 1600 sq feet house? I want to buy Bora Care & the dye to spray my own attic as a pre- treatment to getting my tent in November. A Tent alone is useless .

  • @sean9404
    @sean9404 Před 3 lety +2

    the weather doesn't look prime for bug season yet but they're just waiting to come out and harass people again in spring lol. you really do know how to exterminate them!,,i imagine they fear seeing you guys when the time comes. good job on the cameraman too keeping steady.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah it’s still a little early in the year for bugs here. But they will start coming out soon! Thanks, yeah my friend helped a lot

    • @sean9404
      @sean9404 Před 3 lety

      @@DanTheBugMan do you have an idea in mind what will come out first?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 3 lety +1

      S ants and termite colonies are usually active in early spring. Usually the smaller insects come out first also. We’ve been seeing a lot of ants here already

    • @sean9404
      @sean9404 Před 3 lety

      @@DanTheBugMan termites and ants...excellent candidates!. smaller ones can be tricky cause they can get trapped in grooves. but i think if you found the Queen, that will be the greatest one to test it out haha

  • @farrellteam2927
    @farrellteam2927 Před rokem +1

    Great coverage. Only thing to add is that everyone should be wearing gloves

  • @awdtw
    @awdtw Před 2 měsíci

    That 'piece of wood' you pulled out of the bait station is actually an always active fipronil type bait station. That is one they eat, take back to the colony and destroy the nest.
    They are great, but they are not a single service solution IMO. They rely too much on pot luck of termites finding them.

  • @good2freelance1
    @good2freelance1 Před 9 měsíci

    The one thing i don't like about US videos are they still use imperial measuring system instead of international metric system. Very recalcitrant of them. But not your fault, its the authority's fault. I still gave a thumbs up ;)

  • @WhiteOak09
    @WhiteOak09 Před rokem +2

    Do you like the Taurus Sc better than Bifen I/T

  • @maxmanx1294
    @maxmanx1294 Před 6 měsíci

    I don't know the codes for all states, but many require a termite soil treatment under the slab before it is poured & soil treatments before structure is built over a crawlspace.

    • @jamesbruce2748
      @jamesbruce2748 Před 3 měsíci

      Mix rates administered by state regulations make a soil pretreatment not very effective .

  • @MrCatfishhh
    @MrCatfishhh Před 2 lety +4

    Just finished watching your video! Super informative! I didnt see you put the dirt back into the trench that you dug out. Should you pour more Taurus SC with water on top of the dirt when you refill the trench?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks!! You can pour more on the top dirt if you have extra but it’s not necessary

  • @jonathanreich9694
    @jonathanreich9694 Před 2 měsíci

    With this product do you just go around the main part of the house or do you do the driveway, carport and walkways?

  • @migzbirdiez
    @migzbirdiez Před 3 lety +3

    Hey dudes, great video! Got a question. How do you treat a house with basement?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 3 lety +1

      Great question. You actually treat it exactly how I treated this home. Just make sure you establish a perimeter barrier ans use enough of the chemical solution

  • @phhu4175
    @phhu4175 Před rokem +1

    Just subscribed. Thanks for an informative video. Can you do a video how to treat dry wood termites?

  • @kdub_214-DC4L
    @kdub_214-DC4L Před 2 lety +3

    Thank for the great content. I have subterranean termites and am looking to use this method. I have a dog. Will my dog get sick if he steps on the treated surface after it has soaked into the ground? He also likes to chew on grass around the house too. Should I put up a barrier to make sure he doesn't eat contaminated grass?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety +1

      As long as the chemical soaks into the ground it’ll be completely safe. This stuff is specifically destined for insects and doesn’t do much to mammals. Just don’t ingest it

  • @chadnikolic3509
    @chadnikolic3509 Před 2 lety +2

    Dan is the man!!!

  • @twmcmahan
    @twmcmahan Před 2 lety +3

    A couple of things... Dan is missing PPE. The label specifies Gloves & Long Sleeves (not rolled up.) Also, read and follow the instructions on the label exactly. It is violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Not "This is close enough, you don't have to be exact." In this case, the minimum trench depth is 6" or to the bottom of the footing. "Just 3-4 inches" as done in the video is not consistent with the labeling. If you're doing it yourself, I recommend doing it in 10 foot sections for consistency. Trench 10 feet, mix your concentrate, pour, fill.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety +3

      Well you are correct in all those regards. I was trying to make the video simple and understandable for the average person to still do it correctly. PPE is most important.

  • @lucaseceiza
    @lucaseceiza Před 3 měsíci

    How do you prevent for drywood termites or other termites that don't nest underground?

  • @LatestViralMoments
    @LatestViralMoments Před měsícem

    I think youre confusing the knock off bait stations with the active ingredient stations with RecruitHD

  • @rodp1717
    @rodp1717 Před 2 měsíci

    0.06 per cent solution is a mixture of 0.8oz of product per gallon H20, Not 0.6 oz per gallon

  • @pailmonkey
    @pailmonkey Před 3 lety +1

    Dan you should a video on how to make your own in wall tube straying kit with a paintball tank.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 3 lety

      I’m not sure what that is?? Haha for termites?

  • @renedelafuente123
    @renedelafuente123 Před 3 lety +4

    Me and a friend did this hard work but I have a question. After doing all the digging and adding the SC, after about four or five days it started raining a lot. It rained about a day and it flooded the whole yard. Will this ruin the sc from killing the termites? Thanks for the video.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 3 lety +9

      Great to hear. Yes it’s hard work digging that trench. But 4-5 days is plenty of time so you shouldn’t worry about it. Them chemical is created so it binds to the soil particles and the rain won’t effect it. Thanks for watching!

    • @benjones5024
      @benjones5024 Před 2 lety +1

      He didn't drill the garage use a pressure rised termite rig nor the right product

  • @clementpowell2930
    @clementpowell2930 Před měsícem

    Bro if I got a 20 oz how many gallons of water can I mix that with

  • @joebidendidthat5121
    @joebidendidthat5121 Před 3 lety +1

    Best video on CZcams

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 3 lety +1

      I don’t know about that lol but I appreciate it

  • @user-jo9tf7vx6w
    @user-jo9tf7vx6w Před 7 měsíci

    Can this product be used to treat those termites that invade the lawn and have visible mud tunnels usually during the dry months? Just spray infected area with sprayer?

  • @WORLDCITIZEN2004
    @WORLDCITIZEN2004 Před 4 měsíci

    Did the treatment work ?

  • @JasonHugo-hf4jz
    @JasonHugo-hf4jz Před 3 měsíci

    Hey Dan, I'm going to be treating my house with Termidor. My question is, on 1 entire side of my house is a concrete driveway which runs right up to my foundation. I live in an older house with a basement. How do I treat this side seeing I can't dig a ditch?

  • @persianviolet6559
    @persianviolet6559 Před rokem +1

    Have a crucial question in relation to trenching. Like after a couple years the trench topmost soil with Termidor will somehow degrade due to any reason like rain or snow. What if termites forage not under ground soil but halfway on the top ground itself to your home being the window/door as their entry point, from this angle I would say trenching job is unworthy. Whats your take on this? Many thanks from your valuable info. and videos.

    • @farrellteam2927
      @farrellteam2927 Před rokem

      termites live deep under the soil so they will pass through the treated area before entering the home

  • @user-di8up5pt1y
    @user-di8up5pt1y Před rokem

    Hi Dan, love your videos, very helpful and helps me to save lots of money! Much appreciated! Is there any way to do preventative termite treatment that isn’t a bait station nor requires any trenching around the home?

  • @josecabello7178
    @josecabello7178 Před 4 měsíci

    What if termites are already in walls?

  • @bryanutility9609
    @bryanutility9609 Před rokem

    What if my soil has pebbles in it and how much is too much? My soil has large pebbles on top so it’s mixed in. Should I add back store bought dirt first?

  • @jonathanreich9694
    @jonathanreich9694 Před 2 měsíci

    Do the Bayer pellets work as well?

  • @Stevelemontrudy
    @Stevelemontrudy Před 3 měsíci

    Is this effective if you already have termites? We just inherited a house and there are active termite tunnels. It's a slab foundation. Thanks!

  • @travisthornton638
    @travisthornton638 Před rokem +1

    NO PPE ?? Always read the label

  • @hkvanx
    @hkvanx Před rokem

    Hi Dan…nice video! Do you also recommend Navigator SC? Thanks

  • @johnmilessr6883
    @johnmilessr6883 Před 4 měsíci

    I heard someone else say to spray the dirt that is put back. I do not have a sprayer so how can I do that and do I spray it with the same solution? Once I dig the trench and pour in the solution should I also add bait stations?

  • @maxmanx1294
    @maxmanx1294 Před 6 měsíci

    Baits DO work. They aren't just pieces of wood in soil. There are at least 2 types of bait. For an infestation, I'd trench & add bait stations. If there are no signs of activity, use 2 or more types of bait. IGRs are the slowest acting, but they do work.

  • @tomhood7343
    @tomhood7343 Před 3 měsíci

    Where do you buy these chemical products? Can I buy this stuff at a store?

  • @dorahernandez3989
    @dorahernandez3989 Před 2 lety +1

    Whatbis the difference between this method and rodding? My house had a mix of both methods.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety +1

      Trenching and rodding are the same treatment, just different tools so people in the pest control industry call them different things. but same process

  • @TimRyon-kn9gg
    @TimRyon-kn9gg Před 6 měsíci

    To get rid of the termites you need to drill inside a crack has formed you just can't see them a slab on average is 4 to 6 hrs

  • @nicolemcgee9930
    @nicolemcgee9930 Před 3 lety +3

    Great video! Very informative

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 3 lety

      Thanks buddy! I hope my video helps you with your termite problems

  • @Semaj.18272
    @Semaj.18272 Před rokem

    Hey man love your videos can I ask a silly question
    What it go under my home snd spray the floorboard for underneath extra protection yes or no ? Will be useful lol

  • @teewhyTHA
    @teewhyTHA Před měsícem

    3 years late, but maybe you are still answering questions: Is the a preventative treatment, or is this for a current infestation?

  • @simdogg86
    @simdogg86 Před 8 měsíci

    I don't get your videos. I a pesty still trying to learn but i have been told that your supposed to mix the soil in a a container with the chemical and fill the trench with the soil

  • @MSMT1000
    @MSMT1000 Před 2 lety

    Dan my house is 2900 two stories. Can you please tell me what it would be in linear feet and also how deep you dig the trench and what is the promotion to water and taurus

  • @raneealbert7604
    @raneealbert7604 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the info. I will do this.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 3 lety +1

      Great! Good luck

    • @raneealbert7604
      @raneealbert7604 Před 3 lety

      @@DanTheBugMan Thanks . Dan does it mater what type of termite? Because I have a Concerete house and they are claiming up outsidethe house. Eatting away at the Concerete. I will let you know. Thanks again.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 3 lety +1

      Ranee Albert yes this will work for most all species of termites.

  • @joannegorman7898
    @joannegorman7898 Před 2 lety +2

    We bought a house with an extension both have concrete slabs. We found termites in the shower but can't find how they are getting in. We think they are coming up through the join in the concrete, what can we do?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      Yeah termites can get into a structure through the very smallest cracks, so finding out where they are getting in isn’t super important. If you want to treat the home yourself then just buy the correct product and treat it as shown. Or you can always call a local pest company and get a professional opinion

    • @MilkyWayGalaxyy
      @MilkyWayGalaxyy Před 2 lety

      @@DanTheBugMan Will doing the perimeter with liquid solution kill the termites Inside the home?

  • @joeyartk
    @joeyartk Před rokem

    So if you don't need to treat the backfill, then is it ok to dig the top soil for gardening above the treatment? They always say not to disturb the soil against the house.

  • @OCWatchCatMEOW
    @OCWatchCatMEOW Před rokem

    Damn, that was GREAT!

  • @HandsONreviews4u
    @HandsONreviews4u Před rokem

    What a MAJOR HOOK UP YO....I live in NY and I am very interested in this product. I had a swarm in my upstairs window and that is when I said F$@$% ME....thanks to your video bro

  • @yw1261
    @yw1261 Před 2 lety

    Awesome video, very informative! Had my place built 2020 and have the centricon that NW is charging me $375 a year for. No way,! i dont do subscriptions, only one time long term thing. So i have had them come remove the stations and getting the liquid treatment done to cover 5-10years.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! Yeah I agree. 375 is way too high especially annually. Liquid treatment is way more efficient. Companies only do the bait stations because it’s more recurring service

    • @Methodical2
      @Methodical2 Před 11 měsíci

      Plus, you never own the bait stations.

  • @fevenj9517
    @fevenj9517 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for the video. I just found out I have termites. I will like to treat it myself. I also will like to use termite Baiting station. Which baiting product would you recommend?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      Good luck with the treatment! I think it would be overkill to do bait stations and a liquid treatment, but if you would like, I would use advance termite bait system. Easy to use with annual replacement

    • @jamesbruce2748
      @jamesbruce2748 Před 3 měsíci

      Trelona

  • @user-vp4gg9cd1y
    @user-vp4gg9cd1y Před rokem

    Hi Dan, thanks for the video. Very informative. What would be the way to go in a townhouse with an active infestation of dry wood termites? The house is attached to the other 2 townhouses, leaving only space for treatment in the front and back of the property?. In fact, the backside of the property is a patio, with the outdoor flooring around the foundation made of concrete. It`s only in the front where I could dig as you did in the video. What would you recommend? Does it make any sense to make this kind of treatment? If not, what`s the most efficient for the dry wood ones? Thank you!

  • @amywing7244
    @amywing7244 Před rokem

    What’s good for a mobile home ?

  • @KamEltow
    @KamEltow Před rokem +1

    My family noticed a few months ago a termite trail in the concrete/foundation next to the garage door on the outside of our house. We’ve been meaning to call someone about it but have been lacking the funds, if there’s already a trail would this method still work?

    • @jasonclay6218
      @jasonclay6218 Před rokem

      Yes, it will still work. These are subterranean termites so they live underground and go up that mud tube to eat. As they are coming and going they will be getting the chemical on them and spreading it to the others and the colony will be dead. Patience is key. It can take a few weeks to destroy the colony.

  • @Felixkoifish
    @Felixkoifish Před 10 měsíci

    May I know how long can last ? Thanks

  • @elizabethdimakatso9226
    @elizabethdimakatso9226 Před 7 měsíci

    how cam i treat the underground termite ,its a big mountain

  • @persianviolet6559
    @persianviolet6559 Před rokem

    I have a critical question, as per say digging 6 inch deep by 6 inch wide, but termite can be as deep as 20 ft. below the ground, so they can bypass the 6 inch deep trenching with termiticide. Thanks for your advice tip.

    • @jasonclay6218
      @jasonclay6218 Před rokem

      They still have to crawl up through the treated dirt to gain access. Expansion joints and water pipes entering the slabs should also be treated for the reason you say.

  • @FHernandez623
    @FHernandez623 Před rokem

    On a 2200sqft new construction
    How many gallons to treat entire form with Taurus sc?

  • @hornad96
    @hornad96 Před 3 lety +1

    Think I should treat my parents house this summer. And better yet, you’ll help me? 👍🏼

  • @BryceJohnson88
    @BryceJohnson88 Před 2 lety +1

    Question. I applied today around 6pm and it is forecasted to rain tomorrow at 10am... will my application be ineffective?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      Hi Bryce. You will definitely be okay with that much time. It just needs a few minutes to seep into the soil. As long as its not still puddled up then the chemical will begin to bond to the soil whenever it gets into it

  • @user-ng2wu5yw7r
    @user-ng2wu5yw7r Před 3 měsíci

    14:35 I am on a slab. I had a Bugman come spray inside & put a gel bait inside (which I didn't like) & sprayed outside. I still have ants coming inside. I saw your video using the sprays inside & out. Will that work if I have an an infestation?

  • @kratos9174
    @kratos9174 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Dan for the explanation
    Here in Miami is crazy how many people has trouble with a. LOT OF DIFERENTE kinds of termites and is a frame house
    Awesome I will do it even if a only see big ants around just to prevent
    Onequestion ?
    A lot of pro I call they says will last no more that 5 years even using termidor sc
    Your suggestions about it

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      Great! Yeah that will kill ants also. In most cases Taurus and termidor last 10 years before they start to break down. Now that could change depending on how well the treatment was done and depending on how much water is circulating through the soil

    • @Methodical2
      @Methodical2 Před 11 měsíci

      They always use the phrase "up to" because it always depends on something.

  • @MilkyWayGalaxyy
    @MilkyWayGalaxyy Před 2 lety +1

    Is there any benefit to calling 2 or 3 local pest control companies to give me a free estimate to get info and knowledge of my property issues? Or should I just do the liquid perimeter right away?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah I would give at least one a call. They can do a free inspection and just get some professional eyes on it to make sure its nothing out of the ordinary. The only downside is that you might get a call back or two trying to sell you the treatment, at least that's our companies protocol.

  • @simdogg86
    @simdogg86 Před 8 měsíci

    Also you not measuring how far you need to fill per bucket of chemical

  • @monicasoza2870
    @monicasoza2870 Před 3 lety +1

    What recommendation do you have for a townhomes? Does it still work if only able to do my properties perimeter? Hope I made sense.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah I think that makes sense. Like you are connected to other homes on the side. So in that case I would recommend just treating whatever sides of the home you are able to. Only put the chemical right next to the house. No need to do anything outside in the yard or perimeter

    • @monicasoza2870
      @monicasoza2870 Před 3 lety +1

      @@DanTheBugMan thank you

  • @mng2547
    @mng2547 Před 3 měsíci

    Can I get the solution. I tried on amazon but it won’t let me buy to my home. Please advise

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 3 měsíci

      Link in my description goes to DIYpest !

  • @bonedog169
    @bonedog169 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the vid, we have a cabin with a shallow water well, I don't want this washing into the water table but I've found termites in the crawlspace...not certain which way to go

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks for watching! Just apply it right next to the house when its not scheduled to rain for a few days. The product is suppose to bond to the soil particles so it wouldn't wash away

    • @persianviolet6559
      @persianviolet6559 Před rokem

      @@DanTheBugMan Hi again, Im from the Philippines and its typhoon season out here now, long back last summer I have done trenching job with Termidor SC around the perimeter of my house. Will rain wash away the effectiveness of Termidor SC. Theres no flooding that happened around the trenched area, I have kept some huge umbrellas to protect this area from rain, but unfortunately cant protect all sides of my house. It all depends on the direction of the wind so the rain sometimes hit the trenched area. Please need your advice. Ive watched some of your Tiktok videos on termites, thanks much for all your tips.

  • @verohandymike
    @verohandymike Před 5 měsíci

    12:45 I hate those plastic things in the ground, they actually load them with attractants for the termites. When the termites come and eat it, because you've been shouting to them to come near your house, they can then say "oops, you have termites". I would prefer to do the trench treatment you have around the house and do another one around the perimeter of the property.

    • @jamesbruce2748
      @jamesbruce2748 Před 3 měsíci

      Bait is way more effective than liquid.

    • @verohandymike
      @verohandymike Před 3 měsíci

      @@jamesbruce2748 My understanding is that the bait attracts them so you see they are present, you then proceed to use liquid to eradicate them. You're saying the bait has insecticide in it already?

  • @warclassics
    @warclassics Před 2 lety +1

    what do I do if my home is surrounded by concrete? thanks for the video

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      You're welcome! How far out does this concrete go? If its not very far just trench and treat around the concrete. If its completely surrounded then you may need to call a professional so they can use special equipment

    • @warclassics
      @warclassics Před 2 lety

      @@DanTheBugMan 3 feet out on the sides with an empty lot next to my house but the front and backyard are completely cement. I think you're right, I'll have to call a professional. Do you know where I can buy the Taurus solution though? I remember seeing it on Amazon but it's gone. Thanks for replying!

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety +3

      warclassics you might be okay with just treating the two sides where there is dirt. As long as the termite colony comes in contact with the chemical, it will kill then off. And check domyown.com

    • @warclassics
      @warclassics Před 2 lety

      @@DanTheBugMan Thanks, I bought the 20 oz. bottle! It won't arrive for another week though. One more question just to make sure: I have a 5 gallon bucket so I need to mix 4 oz. of this stuff into the 5 gallons of water right? It says 0.80 fluid ounces next to the cap. The swarmers have been coming out every day 😰 I plan on using some Harris termite powder on the bare wood inside my house too.

  • @MilkyWayGalaxyy
    @MilkyWayGalaxyy Před 2 lety +1

    Can I leave the backfill out or do I need to put the soil back in?? If lots of rain water gets in the open trench, does that dilute the longevity of the solution?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      You should put the backfill back in after the chemical soaks in. No rain will not effect the longevity of the treatment if it is done correctly.

    • @MilkyWayGalaxyy
      @MilkyWayGalaxyy Před 2 lety

      @@DanTheBugMan After you put the backfill back in, should you spray it or pour more solution over it?
      Also, should the trench be as deep as possible? If I can go 1 foot deep, should I?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      Milky Way if you have extra chemical left over you can pour it over the soil, but it’s not necessary to treat the backfill at all.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      Milky Way deep is good but as long as the chemical soaks in right next to the house then it doesn’t matter much. A foot trench would be great

    • @MilkyWayGalaxyy
      @MilkyWayGalaxyy Před 2 lety +1

      @@DanTheBugMan Thank You, Dan!

  • @ReelBloods
    @ReelBloods Před rokem

    same method for sand?

  • @craig42069
    @craig42069 Před 2 lety

    What about driveways/porches in front of the garage.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      Just skip over the driveways. If it’s a front porch or something small treat the soil around it

  • @sultandamani9069
    @sultandamani9069 Před 2 lety +1

    Did not understand how 78 Oz ok for 204 Linear ft ..Please write for me..

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      Yes sure thing!…. This is all based off the label. Just requires some math

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety +3

      The label says apply .8 fl oz of concentrate per gallon of finished solution. This is the dilution rate…. Then, it says apply 4 gallons of finished solution per 10 linear feet of soil you are treating. That means for every 10 linear feet you will use 3.2 fl oz of concentrate (.8 x 4)…. So if you need 3.2 fl oz of concentrate per 10 linear feet, then you need 65.2 fl oz of concentrate for 204 linear feet. So 78 is more than enough, you would actually only need 65 fl oz for a adequate treatment

  • @darknlovely2012bj
    @darknlovely2012bj Před 2 lety

    I keep finding swarmers coming in my window panel onto my floor dying in my bedroom so does that mean the colony is in my window seal?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      In most cases, the colony lives in the ground, then they send the worker and swarmer termites up into the wood. so yes they could be in the wood. just verify that they are termites first

  • @melaniebuford
    @melaniebuford Před 2 lety +1

    Are there termite traps or sprays to use instead of digging near the home to avoid seeing termite swarmers?
    What do recommend to avoid seeing termites in a light fixture?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety +1

      There are bait stations and liquid chemicals, both of them go into the soil around the home. If you see termite swarmers that means that there is a colony that they came from near by.

    • @onecrazywheel
      @onecrazywheel Před rokem

      ​@@DanTheBugMan We are actually having huge swarms of winged brown termites right now each and every night here in Central Florida. It happens every year around Mother's Day. We have literally had this happen every year. They swarm in the thousands! So bad we have to seal off our windows and doors around 8:30pm and then they swarm for an hour or so then stop. I sprayed Taurus SC around the entire house (4 gallons) around the windows, doors, and soffits and up 12 inches out 12 inches of the house just as a preventive if they come in which many have and we have killed by smashing them. I had a pest company do the same thing with Termidor years ago for around a $1000 with a 10 year termite agreement. I need to do this as well as I too have a new bottle of Taurus SC and am ready to treat our house with our concrete slab like the video here was. Great job. You had a good video. I'll still treat my backfill too as that is super easy to do while it is flipped over and then treat the top again once repositioned in. Still a lot cheaper then a company. A 78oz bottle is almost $100 on DoMyOwn.com now. Ouch. Still cheaper than Termidor. I just ran out of that bottle the other day. It used to be $35 a bottle for 20oz years ago or less.
      Jeff - Sunny Central Florida 🌴🥥☀️

  • @lapear6068
    @lapear6068 Před 2 lety

    Can I buy the Taurus SC or Termidor SC from you

  • @inspectorraycharles
    @inspectorraycharles Před 9 měsíci

    Someone needs to make a termaticide you can mix with concrete.

  • @planeiron241
    @planeiron241 Před 2 lety

    is Talstar good to use for the treatment around the perimeter like your doing?

  • @Wayne-io4qm
    @Wayne-io4qm Před 2 lety

    What if I have foundation wrap around my foundation? Should I dump some inside the foundation wrap to travel down the foundation?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      The bad part about foundation wrap is it inhibits inspection ability. But don't worry about getting chemical inside the wrap. Just treat the soil. Termites live in the soil so that's the area were targeting

    • @Wayne-io4qm
      @Wayne-io4qm Před 2 lety

      @@DanTheBugMan I tried getting a pest control company to do this install and provide protection guarantee for termites but they said they won't guarantee anything due to the wrap... so looks like I'm doing it myself for $100 instead of paying them the $1800 they wanted.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety +1

      Wayne good for you! That’s silly that wouldn’t offer the warranty. Maybe that means they don’t trust their treatment method

  • @154g
    @154g Před 3 lety

    How does one treat overhangs, and in an attic?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 3 lety +1

      No need to treat an attic area. The termite colony lives in the ground so as long as you treat the soil it will kill the colony

  • @priyankajain9542
    @priyankajain9542 Před 2 lety

    Hello, I live in north texas. I have subterranean termites swarming on my hall floor, they are coming out of a wall which is right in middle of my home, they are probably coming along side plumbing in wall. So if i do this treatment would that help pls? Also I have big driveway to garage, back porch and front porch all concrete, Can i skip those areas or i should do around them or I need to drill holes. Thank you so much for your help.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      Howdy! Yes this treatment will work perfect for that situation. You should treat as much soil around the outside perimeter of the house as you can. If the porches aren't too big, then go ahead and treat the soil around those as well. Drilling holes would only be necessary if more than 50% of the home's perimeter soil is not accessible

    • @priyankajain9542
      @priyankajain9542 Před 2 lety

      Thanks so much for your response! I guess overall i can access >50% of soil around home. So looks like I can avoid drilling holes and keep around foundation and probably little bit around my front and back porches/drive ways. Just one quick follow up though, wall which we know is infested do we need to do something just for that wall or not necessary! Thank you so much again for your help!

  • @raulrivera5009
    @raulrivera5009 Před 2 lety

    How about your house is all concrete in the outside to put the termite treatment.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      Do you have a dirt crawlspace? Or maybe if it’s just some concrete you can reach the dirt next to it. If it’s all concrete you need to drill holes

  • @angelap88
    @angelap88 Před 2 lety

    I treated my home with spectracide terminate termite and ant Carpenter killer concentrate it says it's a barrier treatment can I still use Taurus SC or Termidor and will it still work? I did this about 3 weeks ago

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes go ahead and use taurus or termidor. Those other products probably did next to nothing and will have no effect on the treatment

  • @Semaj.18272
    @Semaj.18272 Před 3 lety +1

    How about bioadvanced by Bayer termite killer granules I think they called it?

    • @JD-wu3li
      @JD-wu3li Před 2 lety +1

      My question as well. I put down the granules a month ago and thinking about reapplication in about 4 months.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety +1

      Bayer is a trustworthy insecticide company. I just looked it up. I think this product could help prevent termite infestation. However, I wouldn't use it if you know you have termites. This could offer some peace of mind though to help prevent them from foraging for food around you home.
      So basically if you don't have termites this will help you keep from getting them. Hope this helps.

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      Bayer is a trustworthy insecticide company. I just looked it up. I think this product could help prevent termite infestation. However, I wouldn't use it if you know you have termites. This could offer some peace of mind though to help prevent them from foraging for food around you home.
      So basically if you don't have termites this will help you keep from getting them. Hope this helps.

  • @deandredavis8880
    @deandredavis8880 Před 2 lety +1

    That’s a concrete home , can concrete homes get termites ?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      Well they can get up to the wood but can’t eat concrete

  • @natalias1212
    @natalias1212 Před rokem

    Hello. Will it help if termites are on the roof?

    • @farrellteam2927
      @farrellteam2927 Před rokem

      no, this is for subterranean termites only. Drywood termites do not liver underground

  • @MrRichard1776
    @MrRichard1776 Před 2 lety

    Is Cyper TC a good termiticide?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety +1

      I wouldn’t recommend cyper tc for termites. Even though it is labeled for termites, the active ingredient will only kill termites that come in contact and will not kill off the colony like other products would

  • @mikegutierrez9096
    @mikegutierrez9096 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video! I’m in CA and have a slab foundation but most of the perimeter of my house has a cement walkway poured around it. What would you recommend for termite treatment in this case?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety +1

      You’re welcome! Just treat the soil around the sidewalk

    • @jakeingram5468
      @jakeingram5468 Před rokem

      @@DanTheBugMan wrong first off you NEED to wear PPE, secondly you need to rod treat and inject chemical through the concrete.

    • @AzBugGuy
      @AzBugGuy Před rokem

      The whole “Treat around the sidewalk” is completely wrong. And against label. You’ll be in big $&@! If you keep doing that stuff. Also, that label says right at the beginning to NOT USE UNLESS YOURE TERMITE LICENSED

    • @AzBugGuy
      @AzBugGuy Před rokem

      Also, WHAT ABOUT THE TUB TRAPS

    • @protrader5404
      @protrader5404 Před rokem

      @@AzBugGuy what the hell is a tub trap

  • @MarYSoldePuertoRico
    @MarYSoldePuertoRico Před 2 lety

    would you buy a cenent/concrete property and treat it if it is infested with termites?

    • @DanTheBugMan
      @DanTheBugMan  Před 2 lety

      If there are already termites in the home then it definitely needs to be treated. Just be sure to figure out how much damage they have caused to the wood before you buy it

    • @MarYSoldePuertoRico
      @MarYSoldePuertoRico Před 2 lety

      @@DanTheBugMan thanks