Taurus SC Review

Taurus SC Review

While Taurus SC can be used to eradicate numerous types of insects, it is most commonly used to kill termite infestations. A multitude of reviewers mentioned great success when using Taurus SC to eliminate termites from houses, sheds, and other structures. Along with effectively killing active insect infestations, Taurus SC is also great for barrier protection around many types of structures. It can be used to keep termites, beetles, and spiders at bay and out of your living spaces. Special care should be taken to read all the information provided by the manufacturer. Because Taurus SC is highly potent and kills numerous types of insects, you shouldn’t use it around honeybees or commercial hives.
 

Ease of Use

Taurus SC does require some preparation before getting started. Taurus SC comes in a 20 oz bottle of concentrated formula, though it is also available for purchase as 78 oz. You will need to dilute the product with water before application. The manufacturer currently suggests a concentration of 0.06% or eight ounces per one gallon of water. Taurus manufactures the bottle in such a way that it will automatically measure the appropriate amount of the chemical for you. Make sure to pour the proper concentration into a chemical sprayer similar to those used for herbicides with a spray nozzle attachment. Most users felt this was the best method. Again, be sure to check the manufacturer’s guidelines for dilution ratios as these recommendations could change.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Taurus SC is fipronil, which is considered a broad-spectrum insecticide. A 20 oz container of Taurus SC contains 9.1% fipronil, so it’s very important that you follow the dilution rate. Fipronil is commonly used to control and prevent flea infestations. Fipronil is effective against many types of insects and works by attacking the central nervous system. Fipronil is highly toxic and dangerous if ingested.

Is Taurus SC Safe for Families and Pets?

Taurus SC is safe and effective when used appropriately. When you’re careful to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and take special care around children and pets, Taurus SC is safe to use. It should only be used outdoors around structures, wall voids, and in crawl spaces.

Slow Acting

There are many different approaches to dealing with insects, especially larger infestations. Some may be effective immediately but fail to solve the root of the problem: the breeding colony. Taurus SC is slow-acting and ensures that infected insects share the poison with the rest of the colony before they perish.

Barrier Protection

There are many options for insect killers that kill on contact, but termite infestations will require a more long-lasting product. Taurus SC works for months with the need to reapply only a couple times a year. With the proper dilution, Taurus SC will keep insects out of your home for months. This formula is particularly great for new construction sites, crawl spaces, porches, and basements.

Value Pricing

Taurus SC may seem to be a little more expensive than some other options out there. However, because this is a concentrated formula that you need to dilute with water, you may find that it lasts a lot longer than imagined. Also, Taurus SC should only need to be reapplied about once or twice per year. A little of this formula will go quite a long way when used correctly.

How does Taurus SC Work?

Taurus SC is made of a toxic chemical known as fipronil. Fipronil kills insects by attacking the central nervous system. Taurus SC will infect insects that touch it after they’ve crawled through the areas where you’ve sprayed it around the home. Once infected, that individual insect will contaminate others in the nest or colony by touching them. Through widespread contamination, this effectively eliminates the entire colony no matter where the nest is hiding. Taurus SC, because it is a slow-acting formula, allows infected pests to travel back to the nest before they die to kill the rest of the colony. This way, nesting insects like termites and roaches are eliminated quickly. Products that kill on contact will only affect the individual, allowing the nesting colony to continue breeding in your home. The slow-acting feature may mean that you will still see insects for the first day or two. Some time should be allowed for the product to begin eradicating the infestation. Most users found that Taurus SC showed apparent signs of effectiveness within the first twenty-four to forty-eight hours.

Does Taurus SC Work?

Taurus SC effectively eradicates many types of insects, including infestations. While the product is specially formulated for termites, it will also control and kill roaches, spiders, beetles, fleas, and numerous other types of crawling pests. Many reviewers mentioned great success when using Taurus SC to combat giant termite and ant infestations in homes. This formula is slow acting, which means that you may not see results until after the first few days. The slow-acting feature is actually beneficial because it ensures that colonizing insects spread the poison amongst those in the nest. Because of this, Taurus SC will kill the insects you never even saw.

Suggested Application

Because Taurus SC is very toxic, you will want to be sure to read all the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the safe use of this product. Taurus SC is usually used for post-construction pest prevention. In this case, it’s used by highly trained professionals. Though the chemical is now available for purchase by consumers, you should use great caution. Currently, it is recommended to dilute Taurus SC down to 0.06%. So, you will need to mix every eight ounces of Taurus SC to at least one gallon of water. Also, you shouldn’t spray the product any farther than one foot from structures such as houses, barns, and sheds. As these regulations are subject to change, it is best to read the manufacturer’s provided instructions. Be sure not to spray indoors or around children and pets. A face mask should be worn during application to prevent any inhalation.

Taurus SC is best used for termite applications, though it can also be a control solution for other harmful pests like yellow jackets, carpenter ants and brown recluse spiders.