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Treatment may also be made by drilling through the foundation wall or through the floor above and treating the soil perimeter at a rate
of 1 gallon of solution per 10 square feet. Drill spacing must be at intervals not to exceed 16 inches. Many states have smaller intervals
so check state regulations which may apply.
To prevent subterranean termites from constructing mudtubes between soil and crawl space wood members above, an overall soil
treatment of this product may be applied. Remove all cellulose debris before application. Apply 1 gallon of solution (see
APPLICATION
VOLUME) per 10 square feet to provide a uniform chemical treated zone.
SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS: For shallow foundations, one foot or less in depth, dig a narrow trench approximately 6 inches wide and
deep along the outside and inside of the foundation walls, being careful not to dig below the bottom of the footings. For foundations
with exposed footings, dig a trench alongside the footing taking care not to undermine the footing. Apply 4 gallons of solution (see
APPLICATION VOLUME) per 10 linear feet to the top of footer to provide a uniform treated zone. The dilution must be applied to the
trench and mixed with the soil as it is placed in the trench.
BASEMENTS - OUTSIDE PERIMETER: Along the outside of the exterior walls, an application must be made by trenching or rodding
within the trench. Rodding depth should be to the top of the footer, or to a minimum of 4 feet or according to state or local regulations.
When rodding through a trench, dig a narrow trench about 6 inches wide and 6 inches deep. Apply 4 gallons of solution (see
APPLICATION VOLUME) per 10 linear feet, per foot of depth to provide a uniform treated zone by rodding through the trench. Use a
low pressure spray to treat soil which will be placed into the trench after rodding. Mix spray solution with the soil as it is being placed in
the trench.
BASEMENTS - INSIDE PERIMETER: If necessary, treat by drilling along the perimeter of the interior walls. Applications also may be
necessary around Sewer pipes, floor drains, conduits, expansion joints or any cracks or holes in the basement floor. Apply 4 gallons of
solution (see APPLICATION VOLUME) per 10 linear feet to provide a uniform treated zone.
Drill holes must be spaced in a manner that will allow for application of a continuous chemical treated zone. Plug and fill all drill holes in
commonly occupied areas of the building with a suitable sealant. Plugs must be of non-cellulose material or covered by an impervious,
non-cellulose material.
HOLLOW BLOCK FOUNDATION OR VOIDS: Hollow block foundations or voids in masonry resting on the footing may be treated to
provide a continuous chemical treated zone in the voids at the footing. Apply 2 gallons of solution per 10 linear feet to the lower part of
the void so that it reaches the top of the footing or soil. Drill spacing must be at intervals not to exceed 16 inches. Many states have
smaller intervals so check state regulations which may apply.
Treatment of voids in block or rubble foundation walls must be closely examined. Applicators must inspect areas of possible runoff as a
precaution against application leakage in the treated areas. Some areas may not be treatable or may require mechanical alteration
prior to treatment.
All leaks resulting in the deposition of termiticide in locations other than those prescribed on this label must be cleaned up prior to
leaving the application site (refer to
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS). Do not allow people or pets to contact or to reoccupy the
contaminated areas of the structure until the cleanup is completed.
PLENUMS: For plenum-type structures which use a sealed underfloor space to circulate heated and/or cooled air throughout the
structure, apply the dilution at the rate of 4 gallons of solution (see APPLICATION VOLUME) per 10 linear feet, per foot of depth of soil
to provide a uniform treated zone adjacent to both sides of foundation walls, supporting piers, plumbing and conduits. Treat soil by
trenching to a depth of 6 inches or trenching and rodding (where conditions permit) or to the top of the footing. When conditions will not
permit trenching or rodding, a surface application adjacent to interior foundation walls may be made, but the treated strip shall not
exceed a width of 18 inches, horizontally, from the foundation walls, piers or pipes. The surface application will be made at a rate of 1.5
gallons of solution per 10 square feet as a very coarse spray under low pressure (not to exceed 25 PSI when measured at the treating
tool when valve is on).
When treating plenums, turn off the air circulation system of the structure until application has been completed and all termiticide has
been absorbed by the soil.
TREATMENT AROUND WELLS OR CISTERNS: Do not contaminate wells or cisterns.
Structures With Wells/Cisterns Inside Foundations: Structures that contain wells or cisterns within the foundation of a structure can
only be treated using the following techniques:
1.
Do not apply within 5 feet of any well or cistern by rodding and/or trenching or by the backfill method. Treat soil between 5 and
10 feet from the well or cistern by the backfill method only. Treatment of soil adjacent to water pipes within 3 feet of grade
should only be done by the backfill method.
a) Trench and remove soil to be treated onto heavy plastic sheeting or similar material or into a wheelbarrow.
b) Treat the soil at the rate of 4 gallons of solution per 10 linear feet per foot of depth of the trench, or 1 gallon per 1.0 cubic
feet of soil. Mix thoroughly into the soil taking care to contain the liquid and prevent runoff or spillage.