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How soon after heavy rain or flooding can a Termidor treatment be done?

As a consequence of the extreme weather conditions and recent flooding events that have hit Australia’s east coast, many homeowners may be concerned about the efficacy of their past termite treatment. To help address these concerns and answer questions they may have regarding the recent floods and their termite treatment, we’ve developed a simple Q&A sheet.

Click here to download the Termidor®, termites and flooding Q&A sheet here

Efficacy of Termidor® after heavy rain:

The key to the suitability of any termiticide in a wet environment is the propensity to leach through a soil profile upon a wetting event. The main measure for ability to leach is the product’s water solubility. Termidor has very low water solubility and therefore will not leach through the soil. Termidor tightly binds to organic matter in soil, which also limits its movement.

These physical and chemical characteristics contribute to Termidor remaining active in the treated zones close to the foundations of the structure for as long as the soil and foundations have not been compromised or the normal time span for degradation has elapsed. This includes soils that have been located in flooded areas.

For more information:

Please contact BASF’s Technical and Development Manager, Mark Wilson on 0408 826 845 or visit www.pest-control.basf.com.au for more information.

Or if you have any concerns and would like to talk to a Conquer Termites technician, call 1300 417 007