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[@HowToHomeDIY]

Good video, very informative Guy. I have been using the Talstar P for years now with great success. I will take your advice though and get some of the Taurus SC to alternate between the two. Thanks!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thank you so much for those kind words. I love your channel. I have been doing my own handyman work for many years. Even before I started doing pest control. I'm still learning new things though. It's amazing to me the things people think of that never would have occurred to me. Thanks for what you do. People don't realize how much time goes into making these videos and I always appreciate it when folks take the time to do them. You do them very well too. Be well my friend.

[@fiveeight8]

I’m back watching this video again to refresh my memory from last year because it worked great! It took almost 3 gallons of mixture to do the perimeter of my house and we reduced our big problem to almost zero. I then did my basement along the top of the foundation wall with talstar and that solved our spider problem(my wife is EXTREMELY phobic to spiders). Thank you so much!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. This is one of those things that you need to do every 90 days. It's a pain remembering to do it, but if you keep up on it there will be no more spiders or anything else getting into the house, unless you carry them in or they fly in. Thank you so much for those kind words. Be well my friend.

[@ScottyP0101]

I've been watching pest control videos for the last 3 days before starting to take care of the pest control at home myself, also in FL (Hernando county) and this has to be the best one I have found by far. Thank you sir! New subscriber 🤙

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thank you so much for those kind words and thank you for subscribing. Very much appreciated. Be well my friend.

[@dayslayer7871]

Hi Guy. Me again (from Fayetteville). Long note with hopefully will be a short answer. First, I want to express how much I appreciate your KZbin channel. Your insights on DIY pest control are not only incredibly useful but also generous. They’ve definitely helped alleviate my fears about handling pest control myself. I'm reaching out to seek your guidance given my specific issues. After taking in your ideas and methods from your videos, I thought I would share my pest issue details and goals and see if you have additional ideas that aren’t covered in your videos that pertain to my situation. Four years ago, I bought a house built in 2017 in Fayetteville, NC (concrete slab, two-story house, typical subdivision, ½ acre lot, lawn has more weeds than grass). I’m finally turning my attention to lawn care and pest control. Across the lawn, I have fire ants, potential termite sightings in the grass (but no mud tunnels anywhere I can see), and other common pests like mosquitoes, small ants, and spiders, which often make their way indoors. I currently use Ortho fire ant powder to treat fire ant mounds, but new mounds keep popping up. My kitchen needs to be spotlessly clean to keep small ants at bay during warmer months. I also have a 20lb dog who enters/exits the house at will through a doggy door - and he loves to roll in the grass/weeds. Seeing the need to utilize more liquid solutions (rather than continuing to spread granular herbicides and fertilizers), I purchased a battery-powered backpack sprayer to apply herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides to restore the lawn and create a pest-free environment. I have 32oz of Permethrin SFR (36.8%) (non-returnable) for the pesticide, but I’m willing to purchase something else. Considering the tools and supplies I already have, could you please provide tailored suggestions for managing my pest issues? I’m open to switching pesticides and purchasing equipment. If I had to guess, I think you’ll say to use up the Premethrin I have on hand, spread it across the lawn AND around the perimeter of my house using a hose sprayer (using proper PPE including a respirator among other items). Spray liberally on the ground around the perimeter of the house (and around the perimeter of all hard surfaces) to help the treatment prevent a termite infestation. Then use the backpack sprayer (or a pump sprayer) to treat around doors and windows, spraying eaves and the underside of patio roofs. Be mindful of how much and how you mix the pesticide using the different application methods (see video for reference). Treat every 90 days or as needed when pests appear. Switch to Bifen XTS when Permethrin is gone. You’ll probably reference the standing water points you mentioned, but I do not have standing water on my property. As for the attic and second-story eaves, I’m not sure what you’ll say but I’d love to get your comments. Please note that I’ve been in more than a few hundred attics (at least) and my attic requires Tarzan-like skills I no longer have to traverse. Thank you so much for your time and assistance. Your videos continue to be a fantastic resource, and any additional advice would be greatly appreciated!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. For some reason KZbin held your question for review. I was only able to get access to it today. Thank you so much for those kind words. Very much appreciated. I am so sorry that you're having these pest problems, but I think I can help. The thing you need to understand about pyrethrums is that they are excellent to achieve a fast knockdown of just about any pest you can imagine, but they have very limited residual properties. The company may claim that the product will last up to 30 days outdoors, but I think that's a real stretch. The truth is that they will probably stop working soon after the liquid dries. Unless you soak your lawn really well with it, then you probably are not going to reach many of the pests that are harboring near the dirt. That's a lot of soaking, even with the hose end sprayer. If you use Bifen XTS with a hose and sprayer, it still may not get down to the roots and the dirt, but it does have at least a 60 day residual action, so any pests that venture onto the treated area are going to die within a few hours. You are doing the right thing treating the fire ants with the Ortho Fire Ant Killer, but you should treat your entire yard with the Bifen XTS before you apply the fire ant killer. This way, any new mounds that try to form will come in contact with the pesticide and they will die out before they even get started. I treat my yard every 60 days and I have no fire ants, or any other kind of ants for that matter. I always know when it's getting time to retreat, because I start to see a couple of ants on the sidewalk here and there. If I look at the calendar, then sure enough, it's been about 60 days. When I first moved here about 12 years ago, this place was loaded with fire ants. After I did this treatment, I haven't seen any since. In addition to treating the yard, you also need to treat around windows, doors, electric meters, pipe penetrations, fascia boards, and soffits. I know full well that I'm not supposed to do it this way, but the truth is that I do all of this sort of treatment with the hose end sprayer. It is true that I am applying way more pesticide on the house then I should, but it sure does make the process go way faster. When I treat my fascia boards and soffits, it's like rain falling down. What drips off the house also helps to treat the ground under it. So, I am not concerned about it one single bit. A hose end sprayer makes the job go quick and easy. The only draw back is that it is a little messy around the windows, so you are going to get a lot of the pesticide on the glass. That does help prevent the bugs, but it does make the glass look dirty. That dingy look on the glass doesn't bother me, but if you don't like it, then you do need to use a tank sprayer to treat around the windows. I promise that if you do these procedures, then the vast majority of your pest problems are going to be over. Keep in mind that there are just a couple of pests that are very stubborn and require a more expensive treatment. These would include things like fleas and midges. Those guys can be really tough to treat. You almost must use some sort of IGR to get to them and that is very expensive. So, unless you have biting midges or a serious flea problem, the Bifen XTS is going to do a wonderful job for you. You do not need to worry about the dog rolling around to the grass. This product is safe enough for children to play on after it dries. So, just keep the dog in the house until the pesticide is fully dry. This usually takes no longer than 2 hours. It sounds like you watched my videos already on how to do this stuff, but I will give you the links anyway just in case you didn't. I don't know what to tell you about the pyrethrin. It won't be of much help to you. I can be handy for gardens though. I hope that helps. Be well my friend. Video on how to treat your yard with a hose and sprayer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZrJoIeLasmgppI How to treat the exterior of your house with Bifen products: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6Ddp2apYraqotk

[@likeafamily4life]

Thank you, Guy! Your videos are definitely going to be saving my family a fair bit of money at our new home. We had a big issue with black widows and termites at our last house and I had never thought DIY pest control could be as effective as hiring a pro. The benefit for me is more than just the financial savings, but also I can ensure I didn't cut any corners to move on to the next job quicker. Keep it up!

[@luiskade7316]

i know I am kinda off topic but do anybody know a good site to watch new series online?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Hi Jacob. I can't believe that you wrote this six months ago and KZbin held it for review for that long. Most comments go right through, but a few of them get held for review by KZbin and I have no idea way that is. Virtually none of them that get held have any foul language or anything else that would be offensive, but they get held anyway. Most of the time I do get them right away, but that did not happen in your case. Luckily you didn't need me to answer a question. I would feel really bad if I missed a question. Anyway, thank you so much for those kind words. I truly do appreciate it. Again, so sorry that it took so long to get back to you. Be well my friend.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Please be a bit more specific about what you are looking for and I will see if I can think of one. For example, are you looking for world news, local news, crafts, etc. I must confess that I watch way too much KZbin, so I do run into a variety of subject matter. Just let me know and I will try to assist.

[@paulaustin4622]

Guy you did get back to me thank you!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thanks. I just wanted to make sure. Be well Paul.

[@corneliusgriggs8525]

I rewatch this every 6 months or so! Great job!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

This was the first video that I ever did, so it's not my best work. I did an updated video that I think is better. It's way shorter and shows an easier way to get it done. You may want to watch it and see if you like it better. Thank you so much for watching and for those kind words. Very much appreciated. Be well my friend. Updated video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6Ddp2apYraqotk

[@maryswann7623]

I will be 67 in December 👋 Thanks again for helping me on getting my Masters Degree on termites. And helping me save money I can return a few things !

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. Thank you so much for those kind words. Very much appreciated. Be well Mary.

[@user-pm2vs3pw8r]

Guy, Thank You for the great videos and explaining everything. I moved to Florida 10 years ago from Tennessee and quickly discovered that bug problems are 365 days a year here in Florida. I have been doing my own pest control and just started using the Taurus SC. I purchased the 20 ounce bottle from the Hudson Florida DIY Pest Control on SR 52 and paid $83 for it, I wish I had watched your video earlier and used your links to the products you recommend before buying it at the store. Using your link would have saved me 40%. Thank You for everything you do, I'm happy to be another Subscriber to your channel.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thank you for those kind words. Very much appreciated. Please watch my updated video on this topic. This was the first video I ever did, so the new one is a lot better. It's not only shorter, but provides better information as well. Be well my friend. Updated exterior treatment video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6Ddp2apYraqotk

[@martinradtke5181]

Very helpful and thorough demonstration. I had no idea of all the places insects could enter the home. Thank you. You've pretty much demonstrated what my brother in law (former Terminix supervisor) told me what to do.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thank you so much for the complement. I really appreciated it. Be well my friend.

[@rayboyle6889]

Finally someone who explains it correctly read the label people you should read the label of any product before you even buy it to make sure that the pest is listed on the label also read all the warnings there are many do not on the label i am currently licensed in Arizona and Utah

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thank you Ray. That is so kind of you to say. Very much appreciated. You are correct that most people do not read the label, but you do have to admit that the way they do the labels can be somewhat confusing. The labels often read like War and Peace before you actually get to the part when they tell you how to mix it. Even when they finally get to telling you the dilution rate, they often salt in caveats. Still, people should take the time to read the label. It is there for a reason. I just wish they would make it somewhat easier for people to understand. I would also like to see them give you the dilution rate on the first page. How many times did you have to read through several pages of information before you got to the dilution rate? I'm kind of guessing that they do it because virtually nobody would look at any of it if the dilution rate was on the first page. Anyway. You are correct. I can't argue with that. Know the target pest, buy the right product, and read the label. Good advice. Be well Ray.

[@patburton837]

Thank you, Guy, for this video. I really appreciate the time you spend on explaining about pesticides and how to use them. I can't wait to try the trench method.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thanks Pat. Very much appreciated. Be well.

[@GregWilsonEnglish]

I knew this video was a winner in the first minute when he chose quality/substance over quick/fast!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thank you so much for those kind words. Greatly appreciated. Please let me know if you have any questions. Be well my friend.

[@joseantonioschannel]

Great Video Sir. 30 minutes, 60 minutes, who cares when the information is valuable. I liked that you took the time to explain the how's and why's of what you were doing. Thank You! much appreciated.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. I truly do appreciate the input. Please let me know if you have any questions about this video or any other pest problems that you may have. I will answer any question, on any pest, for anybody, at any time, even if I do not have a video on it. Also, please click on the share button and share me with others who can also use my help. Literally, about 84 percent of my views come from kind folks like you who share me with others. Only about 16 percent of my views come from folks who are searching for information. So it is very much a word of mouth sort of thing. Thanks for watching. Be well my friend.

[@austinp.6985]

Thanks!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thank you so much. That was so thoughtful of you. Very much appreciated. Be well my friend.

[@utubewillyman]

I really appreciate these videos. I've learned so much about pest control both indoors and outdoors from you.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thank you so much for that kind comment. You made my day. Be well my friend.

[@winnieatkinson5541]

Thank you Guy for this informative video. I am about to cancel my Pest Control Service and really wanted to know how to move forward. In order to do it right, it seems to me that I am going to have a challenge. But, with the help of your video, I am going to have to study it.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Not to fear Winnie, this is not as difficult as it may seem. Just a couple of things you may want to take note of though. The sprayers that I mentioned in the video are no longer available for purchase. I have been looking for a good, yet cheap, battery-operated sprayer, but I haven't found one yet. About the cheapest one I can find these days that will do a good job for you costs about $80. Even though it costs about twice what I paid for mine, it's still worth the investment because you are going to save a lot of money doing your own pest control. You will easily recover the price of the sprayer in just a couple of months. I will place a link below for the sprayer that I am recommending. If you want to go for a bit more money though, you can purchase a backpack sprayer with wheels that will work even better. I will place a link below for that unit as well. It costs about $200, but it's really neat because you can wheel it around easily and it does save a lot of work. Also, it can produce a lot more pressure than the other unit, which makes it very handy when you have to reach high areas like the eves. If your house is anything like mine, then some of the eaves are fairly high up. The sprayer I have does not have this type of pressure and so I always have to get out a ladder in order to treat the gables. It would definitely save me a lot of time and work if I had a unit like this, so I could avoid the ladder work. In fact, I'm getting to the age now where I think I may just ask for one of these for Christmas this coming year. Anyway, the other thing that you should be aware of is… I mentioned in the video that the Taurus SC is labeled for six-month use, while the Talstar P is labeled to use every three months. Those statements are true, but the thing you should know is that the Taurus SC does not last six months. The Taurus SC works a bit better than the Tallstar P, but if you're going to use the Taurus SC, you need to do an in between treatment with the Talstar P. That is to say do your first treatment with the Taurus SC, and three months later do a treatment with Talstar P, then three months later, back to the Taurus SC, and then back to the Talstar P, and so forth. The other option is to simply just use the Talstar P every three months. These products work quite differently. The Taurus SC is a slow kill product. It's what we call in the industry a non-repellent pesticide. That means that the bugs do not realize that they are crossing a pesticide and they happily take it back to their nest or colony and share it with the other bugs. That will kill off the entire nest or colony. The Talstar P works quite differently. It is more of a fast kill product, so if the bugs cross it, they are going to die fairly quickly. That means they are not going to have enough time to bring it back to the nest or colony to share it with the other bugs. The advantage to that is you will not be getting any bugs in your house ever, but the disadvantage is you will not be killing off the colony or the nest. With the Taurus SC however, you will be eliminating the entire colony. The disadvantage to it though is that, since it is a slow kill product, there may be some bug activity while the product is working. Another advantage to the Talstar P is that you can also use it on your lawn if you wish. It's certainly not necessary, but if you spray your lawn with it every 90 days, then you will be eliminating the source of the pests that would be invading your house. Taurus SC cannot be used in that way. You should never use Taurus SC on your lawn. I know that's a lot of information to take in and I hope I did not confuse you. Which approach you take is strictly a matter of preference. I can tell you that most pest controllers would probably go with the Talstar P and not the Taurus SC. I think the reason for that is primarily cost because the Talstar P is a somewhat less expensive than the Taurus SC. That's perfectly fine though because just using Talstar P by itself is a perfectly effective treatment plan. For homeowners though, alternating between these two products will most likely yield even better results. Sorry for the lengthy explanation. You need not be afraid to tackle this yourself. After you get going with it, you are going to discover that it's really not all that hard to do. After you do it a couple of times you are going to become an old pro at it. Please do not hesitate to ask me any questions you like. I am always here to help and I am more than happy to hold your hand every step of the way. Be well Winnie. Two gallon carry strap sprayer: AmazonSmile: PetraTools 2 Gallon Battery Sprayer - Ultra Convenient Battery Powered Sprayer, Garden Sprayer & Weed Sprayer with Easy-to-Carry Strap, Electric Sprayer & Yard Sprayer with Long-Lasting Battery Life : Everything Else Backpack sprayer with wheels: AmazonSmile: PetraTools 4 Gallon Tank Backpack Sprayer - Professional Electric Battery Powered Backpack Sprayer - HD4050 for Lawn and Garden, Weeds, Fertilizer, Surface Sanitizing - Multiple Nozzles, Large Opening : Everything Else

[@samuelg3586]

Outstanding video. Thank you so much for making this informative video.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. Thank you so much for those kind words. Very much appreciated. Be well my friend.

[@Bellthorian]

That sprayer is AWESOME, I wish I had one like that when I was in the industry.

[@disgruntledvet28]

Dude you are a lifesaver thankyou can’t get no more clearer in instruction with that!!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thanks. Please note that you can alternate between the Taurus SC and the Talstar P. That is to say, that you can start with the Taurus SC, then three months later use the Talstar P, then three months later to go back to the Taurus SC, and so forth. The Taurus SC is a great product to use, but it is only labeled for use every six months, but it only lasts about 3 months. I don't think I was really clear in the video about that point. If you would like to save some money, you can use Bifen IT instead of the Talstar P. They are the same product, but the Bifen is a bit less expensive Also, the sprayers that I show in the video are no longer available. I will give you a recommendation for a sprayer and that should serve you very well. Be well my friend. Bifen IT: www.solutionsstores.com/bifen-it-insecticide Battery operated sprayer: www.amazon.com/dp/B08B3MKYWD/?coliid=I1WHD5A3RF25H9&colid=3VDXA5DFBKQ98&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

[@tombauer7330]

Good video. We havee been DIY pest control for about 5 years using Suspend Polyzone. When that runs out, I'll switch to Taurus SC based on your recommendation. I have been spraying Suspend Polyzone in the house which I do not like. Using Taurus SC outside only will make us feel better. Thanks for an informative and timely video! We live in FL too so no shortage of bugs. Latest is a little cockroach thingy.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Congratulations on doing your pest control for so long. Good for you. In case you're interested, I have an updated video on this topic. The new video uses Bifen products, which are a bit less expensive. The Bifen products use the same active ingredient as Talstar P, but at a more attractive cost. The Taurus SC works really great, but it is a bit on the pricey side. The new video will also show you how to treat high up areas using a hose and sprayer. The new video is only 8 and 1/2 minutes long and I think it would be a good investment if your time to watch it. It also discusses the advantage of treating your yard as well and it briefly explains how to do it. If you are interested in treating your yard, I have a more in-depth video on the topic. I will give you a link to both videos. By the way, you may want to identify the species of that roach. If it's an outside roach, then you are probably okay. However, if you are dealing with a domestic roach, like German cockroaches, that is a pretty serious problem. I will give you a link to my video on how to identify cockroach species. I think you would be well advised to watch this video. Thank you so much for watching. Please let me know if you have any questions. Be well my friend. New video on how to treat the exterior of your house: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6Ddp2apYraqotk Video on how to treat your yard: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZrJoIeLasmgppI Video on how to identify cockroach species: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH-ae6x4g7iipbs

[@tombauer7330]

@@GuysPestSolutions Guy, thank you so much for your prompt and thorough reply. I watched all three videos. They were very helpful. I have tried looking up that bug I referenced without luck. It is about half the size of your pinky fingernail, rounded front and back shaped like a bathtub, about 5:1 ratio length to width and only about 5/8ths inch long. We found 3 within a couple of days, 2 in a kitchen drawer in daytime, one dead one behind a piece of funiture against an outter window wall. I should have taken a pic of them. I don't recall the bug having the long antenae like most roaches. Any ideas? We live in NE FL in Ponte Vedra Beach. We have a large pond in the backyard, shrubery beds on the entire perimeter of the house and a pool. I have been using Suspend Polyzone but only treat 2-3 times per year, inside and outside. Rarely do we see a bug inside the house. I use a small Hudson pump sprayer inside and a powered backpack sprayer outside. Probably should increase that to quaterly. Also, I found a mud dauber condo in our attic. I'm planning on dousing that area with Suspend Polyzone too. When the Suspend Polyzone is gone, I will try the Bifen XTS or Taurus SC.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

It's a bit of a challenge to identify a bug just by a description, but you may be looking at an earwig. I could be totally wrong about that. I really need to see it to identify it. Most likely this is something that came in from the outside. In Florida you really need to treat every 60 days outside. I live in Florida too and that's what I do. I always know when it's time to treat again because I will start to see ants on the sidewalk. They show up like clockwork just about 60 days after I treated. If I don't do another treatment, then it's a safe bet that I will start to see them in the house within a couple of weeks. If you do the Bifen XTS treatment on the house and the yard, then you will never need to treat the inside of the house, unless you carry in something like German roaches, fleas, or bed bugs. Wasps will never make it into your attic again. My house is 100% pest free, inside and out. The hose end sprayer makes it very fast to do. You are going to love it. You may get some sticker shock when you see the price of the Bifen XTS, but keep in mind that it gets mixed at 1/3 ounce per gallon of water, so it is very inexpensive per finished gallon. It is the cheapest pesticide that I have found so far per finished gallon. One gallon will treat my house and my entire yard 3 times. It costs about $170 a gallon, so that lasts 6 months. So, it's about $28 a month. Most of that is for treating the yard. It is a lot less expensive if you just treat the house, but I don't fool around. My wife hates bugs. Maybe that's why she married me. Lol. I hope that helps. Be well my friend.

[@eddiedallou6954]

Thank you so much for these valuable information, the pest control company that used to come to my house does not do any good job like the way you explained it

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. After you do an initial treatment with Taurus SC, you can do future treatments with Talstar P or Bifen IT, every three months. The Bifen is the same as the Talstar, but cheaper. The sprayers in the video are no longer available. I will place a link below for a good alternative. Be well my friend. www.amazon.com/dp/B08B3MKYWD/?coliid=I1WHD5A3RF25H9&colid=3VDXA5DFBKQ98&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

[@donjalex2262]

Really appreciate your time in making this video. I enjoyed watching.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thank you so much for those kind words. Very much appreciated. Be well my friend.

[@bg147]

Hello Guy. I can't find my comment thread with you, but I was the one who was going to drill through the concrete apron around the side and back of my house in Southern Illinois. You mentioned maybe not drilling and trench around the concrete instead. I went ahead and drilled it.... 90 holes and it only took me 2 drill bits. Actually, the 3rd bit fell down one of the holes. LOL. I should have wrapped tape around the top of the bit. It went well. There were maybe 10 holes that wouldn't take much of the Taurus solution. So, I took an old piece of hollow brake line and rammed it down the hole trying to pull out as much dirt. Just finished stuffing some hot water pipe insulation down in the holes and filling the holes with crack sealer. Down the line, I could always have a pro come out. The holes have already been made, and he can treat with a spraying wand. Honestly, I think I am all set with your help. Thank you.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

How close are the holes? The problem is that the termiticide may not expand underground so that there is a continuous barrier. The material that goes down each hole must meet the material from the next hole. The pros inject it under pressure. You would need to drill the holes very close together for it to work well. I mean like, every 4 inches apart. That is why I say to trench around the concrete. It works just as well as rodding under pressure. Now, you may get lucky and the termites will go through the termiticide that you applied, but they may just go past it too, if there is a gap between the holes. They won't look for that untreated area because they don't know the difference, so it's just a matter of luck. If you get lucky, they will travel through the termiticide. If you get unlucky, then they will miss it and the treatment will fail. Do you see what I am saying? I'm not sure if I am explaining it very well. How well it will work also depends upon how porous the ground is. It will work better in sandy soil than it will in clay. I hope that helps. Be well my friend.

[@bg147]

@@GuysPestSolutions That makes perfect sense. The holes are 8 inches apart. I can have a pro come out. The problems in the past were the basement windows and I drilled the holes very closely around the window. My biggest concern was possible termites already in the house and why I wanted to treat the soil closer to the house. I could have a company come out and use the holes I drilled.

[@bg147]

@@GuysPestSolutions Also, I forgot to mention, there is an alley that runs along my concrete walk, and I couldn't trench it.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

If you cannot trench, then drilling and rodding is your only option, but if you have dirt next to the concrete, then you can usually just trench around the concrete. Remember, the termites are not colonizing in your home and most likely not colonizing under your home or under the concrete. They are most likely outside the footprint of all of that stuff. Since they only travel a couple of inches below the top of the dirt, they will cross through a barrier that is outside the concrete. As long as the barrier is between the colony and the house, then they will die. Most of the time, the colony is within a 300-foot radius of the house. I hope that helps. Be well my friend.

[@sam-ou9uw]

Thanks!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. Be well my friend.

[@lorihavener2647]

Best video on the internet! I paid over $300 for a flying insect repellant service. I live on a 13 acre wooded lot. My biggest complaint is bugs swarming my entrances, mosquitoes & cluster flies in my attic. They spray the entire surface of the buildings, including windows. Can I use the Talstar in this way??

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Yes. Talstar P will work for you, but there is a better way to do it. I cannot share it publicly though. Write to me at [e-mail] and I will explain a quick and easy solution to your problem. Just remind me of the problem when you write. You can just copy and paste your question if you like and tell me that I promised you the easy solution. I will know what you mean. Be well Lori.

[@S-the-simple-engineer]

Thanks for sharing this amazing video. Perhaps you don't know how much you are helping a lot of us in saving a fair bit of money especially during these tough times. My question is regarding the equipment. Some of us has very high walls and soffits around 10-15 feet and could you please share your thoughts on a few equipment that would help us to spray without getting drenched with chemicals. Thanks again for your great video.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Your point is well taken. Did you know that there is probably no professional pest control company that will treat the soffits and some windows on a house? The rule that most of them follow is that they do not spray above shoulder height. The reason for that is because it is very easy to encounter the overspray. Of course, the problem is that the bugs don't care if there is overspray and if you live in an area where there are drywood termites for example, then you run a high risk of getting infested if you do not treat the soffits and windows because those are the most common points of entry for them. Drywood termites are very hard to get rid of and they can do a lot of damage, so it's best to prevent them rather than try to treat for them later. It's the same for carpenter ants and other pests that like to enter through the soffits and around windows and doors. So, this is really something that you must do yourself or it won't get done. Now the problem with the overspray is well taken by me and you are correct that the right equipment can help a lot. PetraTools makes a very good line of battery operated sprayers that range in price from $129 to $450 and they sell an 8 foot extension wand for their sprayers that will allow you to easily reach 12 to 15 foot heights without the need for a ladder. I will place a link below for it. Still, gravity is going to be fully in effect and that pesticide overspray is going to come down and the wind is going to make it even more tricky. What I do is shoot some of the pesticide into the air to see which way the wind is blowing and then I make sure that I am always standing away from where the wind is going to take the pesticide. That being said, as careful as I am, I almost always get some of the overspray in my face. That is why I always wear gloves, a hat, a mask, and goggles. You don't want to get the overspray in your eyes and you don't want to breath it in. However, the truth is that if you get some on your skin every three months you are not going to suffer any ill effects, as long as you take a shower after you are finished treating. This is not the same for the pros. You could suffer ill effects if you do this for a living and you get the spray on you several times a day, every day, and you don't get to take a shower until several hours after exposure. The long term, daily exposure to the pesticide is what will get you sick. An occasional exposure to the diluted pesticide that you shower off with in an hour or so should cause no harm whatsoever. I mean, you don't want to bath in the stuff, but a bit of light overspray on your arm or face that you shower off fairly soon is no big deal. Like I said, I get hit with the overspray at least once every time I do it and I have had no ill effects so far and I have been doing this for many years. So, yes, buy the best equipment you can and be as careful as you can. Always wear all the protective equipment, do your best not to get too much of the overspray on yourself, and always take a shower immediately after you are finished and wash your clothes. If you do that, then you will be fine. Thank you so much for those kind words. The truth is though that the people I help give me so much more than I give them. I have been around for a very long time and one thing that I learned in life is that the only things you can possess that will last forever are the things you give away. The most valuable of these are your time, your knowledge, and your love. I give these things away freely, just as often as I can. So, while I do not have a lot of money, the people I have helped have made me a very rich man. So the truth is that I should be thanking you. Be will my friend. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching. Please give me a like and share my channel with others. I would love to help them as well. smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B086L5YQH6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@S-the-simple-engineer]

@@GuysPestSolutions Thank you so much for your detailed response.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. I am always here to help. Be well my friend.

[@mickilynne1344]

Hi Guy this video just popped up on my feed because I had been searching for pest control companies. Anyway I’m doing this thing myself now and following your lead. Seems simple enough if I follow manufacturer instructions and your suggestions and recommendations for tools/equipment needed. I had already ordered pest control before I saw your video. Here’s my question Can I use Talstar in the end hose sprayer. Thanks for all your good information.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

I no longer recommend using Talstar P in a hose end sprayer. It tends to clog them up really fast and it stops working. You are better off using Bifen XTS. It works great in a hose end sprayer. Please watch my video on how to use Bifen products. I show you how to use Bifen IT in a tank sprayer at the beginning of the video and Bifen XTS in a hose end sprayer in the latter part of the video. I have an in-depth video on how to use a hose end sprayer and Bifen XTS to treat your yard. I will give you links to both videos. I hope that helps. Be well my friend. Video on how to use Bifen products: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6Ddp2apYraqotk Video on how to treat your yard with a hose end sprayer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZrJoIeLasmgppI

[@MrAllsteve]

Hi Guy, great videos and thanks for sharing your expertise with us! I am remodeling a 90 year old abandoned home to use as a get away cabin and hunting camp. The biggest problem is spiders. The place is still under construction however we do have it dried in with new subfloor. It is off grade. Spiders have collected inside the house and in the corners of the roof rafters. Do you have any recommendations?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Hi Steve. There are any number of ways to deal with spiders. Sometimes the best way to do it is to simply knock them down with a broom and step on them. When you remove the webs with a broom, you also remove the egg sacks as well, so no more spiders. You can also use a vacuum to do the same thing, then just throw away the vacuum bag or clean out the container if there is no bag. Shop vacs are great for this job. Another way to do it is to mix up some of that Talstar P and spray the webs. This product has a fast knockdown and a residual, so that it will kill the baby spiders when they emerge. Of course, that will not remove the webs and who wants a bunch of spider webs all over the place? So, again, removing the webs with a broom or vacuum is probably the best thing to do. The exterior treatment described in this video will prevent them from entering again. I hope that helps.

[@no1pestcontrolbrisbane536]

Thanks for sharing these tips! I've been looking for a cost-effective way to keep pests away from my home. The advice on which products to use and how often to apply them is really helpful. Do you have any recommendations for dealing with specific types of pests, like termites or mosquitoes?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

First, I have an updated video on how to treat the exterior of your house that you should check out. It's a short video that will provide some great tips. I do have videos on termites and mosquitoes. Quite a few actually. With termites you need to identify the species before you can treat. I will give you a link to that video. Let me know the species and I can guide you further. Don't worry. It's not hard to do. I have 2 on mosquitoes and I will give you links to both. Your comment was held for review. I don't know why. To ensure that I receive your questions, please email me at [e-mail]. Just curious. Do you live in Australia? If so, things work a bit differently there for termites. I hope that helps. Be well my friend. Updated video on how to treat the exterior of your house: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6Ddp2apYraqotk Video on how to identify termite species: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnrWkJRmo8uJoMk Natural treatment for mosquitoes video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enrSdHulbpt_gMU Nuclear option for mosquitoes video (Generic video that works for other pest as well): kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZrJoIeLasmgppI

[@currituck]

Is Talstar P kill on conduct or slow? I was told Taurus SC wasn't and that's why it is great for carpenter ants, because they share it with the colony. I've been using it for carpenter ants and has been a God Send. Been battling them since 2018. I am using Talstar P for spotted lantern flies. Seams to be working. Thank you.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

That's a great question. Talstar P is not a kill on contact pesticide, but if you hit a target pest with it, death will occur fair fairly quickly. It's not like you are going to see them immediately flip over on their backs with their legs kicking up, but they will be dead within a couple of hours. If a target pest crosses it after it dries, death will occur within a few hours. It works faster than Taurus SC, which is a very slow acting pesticide. So, you are correct that Taurus SC does give the pests time to bring this material back to the colony and share it with the other insects. That is why doing your initial treatment with Taurus SC is probably a good idea to deal with any existing infestation that may exist. However, all future treatments can be done with Telstar P. It's not a big deal though if you skip the Taurus SC and just use the Talstar P. The end result will be that any pests that cross it are going to die. Either way, the pests inside your house are probably going to be gone. It is also a good idea to treat your entire yard. I treat my entire yard every 60 days with a hose and sprayer. Since I have that sprayer in my hand, I also use it to treat the house as well. It's a super fast way to do it and it's very effective. You are not actually supposed to treat your house that way, because it does exceed label recommendations for the amount of pesticide that you are supposed to apply, but it will not hurt you or the environment. To do that treatment you need to use a different product though. I like to use Bifen XTS. I will give you a link to my video on how to do that. So, if you really want to get it rid of all the bugs once and for all, then do the treatment in this video and the yard treatment. You may get a little bit of sticker shock when you see the price of the Bifen XTS, but keep in mind that it only gets mixed 1/3 of an ounce per gallon instead of 1 oz per gallon like the Telstar P, so it is actually cheaper per finished gallon of product. I hope that helps. Be well my friend. Video on how to treat your yard with a hose end sprayer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZrJoIeLasmgppI

[@currituck]

@GuysPestSolutions Thank you very much Sir!!

[@jennadee6761]

Thank you so much for making this comprehensive video! Question regarding excessive amounts of spider webs - should you clean them up before spraying or wait until after spraying?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Hi Jenna. I am so sorry that I did not get back to you sooner, but for some unexplained reason, KZbin held your question for review. I didn't know that they did that. I now have it fixed, but not before your question and several others did not get answered. Anyway, the answer to your question is yes. The spiders will die either way, but your home will look better if you clean up the webs first. If you do this treatment every three months, then you will never have spiders again. Thanks for the question and, again, so sorry for the delay.

[@masterteacher5454]

great video! thank you so much for all the information you shared us. Can you also tell us if we need to avoid the treated areas after application? If yes, for how long? We have a number of kids playing around the house and I would not like them getting sick because of it. Thanks again!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Virtually all of the liquid products depicted in my videos are perfectly safe for kids and pets, after they are dry. So, just keep the kiddies in the house while you are applying the pesticide. It dries very quickly, so they will not have to be in there very long. After that, they can play on it all they want. It is a little-known fact that there was a law enacted by congress in the late 1990s that required all pesticides to be safe for children after they have dried. If you would like to know more about the truth about how hazardous pesticides really are, then please have a look at my video on the subject. I will place a link below. How I hope that helps. Be well my friend. Video on how hazardous pesticides really are: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2jRfYJsf9iSabM

[@daveforgot127]

Great video. I found spraying at the higher levels a lot more challenging. I used a 2 gallon sprayer because the one you used was just to heavy for the high areas. Even that was not so easy but worth it.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

I was struggling with a four-gallon sprayer for a long time before my wife asked me a simple question. She wanted to know why I didn't just fill the sprayer up halfway. I started doing that and it sure did make things a lot easier. Boy did I feel stupid not thinking of that myself. How obvious can it get? I too have had difficulty with getting to those higher up places, so what I do is I only put one gallon in the sprayer now when I try to treat those areas that are kind of hard to reach. Also, you can buy a sprayer that can put out 65 PSI and it will shoot the spray quite high. It is a 3-gallon backpack sprayer, but again, you do not need to put 3 gallons in it. This prayer puts out a lot of volume and so you can complete a job very quickly with it. I will place a link below for it. I hope that helps. Be well my friend. Sprayer: smile.amazon.com/dp/B08B3MKYWD/?coliid=I1WHD5A3RF25H9&colid=3VDXA5DFBKQ98&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

[@thrill2real]

Hey thanks for the video, I recently bought the Taurus SC just to treat around the house. This product should take care of all basic pest correct? Ants, Spiders, Roaches, camel crickets in the crawl space?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

That is correct. I recommend that you alternate every three months between the Taurus SC and the Talstar P. I did not make that clear in the video. Sorry about that. It was my first video and I was still learning how to do them. The Taurus SC is labeled for use every six months, but it does not last six months, so you need to do that in between treatment to stay protected. If you like, you can use Bifen IT instead of the Talstar P. The Bifen is a little cheaper, but it does have a slight odor to it. The Talstar P is odorless. Also, the sprayers mentioned in the video are no longer available. Let me know if you would like recommendations on sprayers and I would be happy to assist you with that. Please note that your comment was held for review by KZbin. I don't know why, but they do that sometimes. When that happens, I don't always get them in a timely manner and sometimes they don't let me respond. So, please write to me at [e-mail] to be sure that you get through to me. Be well my friend.

[@Silva-wf5hj]

Very informative and well explained video Sr. Is the Taurus SC safe for use in a crawl space?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

I do not recommend Taurus SC for use in a crawl space. You are better off with the Talstar P. I hope that helps. Thank you so much for those kind words. Be well my friend.

[@joecuzz440]

Hey guy, Very informative video, lots of good information. Thanks for doing them. I live south by Houston in Texas. Found some sub tubes on my second story ceiling, on the north side. Found some wings in the bathroom window too on the south wall, on the north side of the south wall. And tubes here and there along the entire west wall of the house. Found one dead termite with wings. Nothing alive though. Looks like they're already in half of my house. Which was built new in 2010. I though they ate older homes. Any way , I bought some FiPro foam and was going to put in the holes in the sheetrock up stairs in between the studs. And Taurus sc was entertaining trenching the perimeter. I wasnt going to hold you to anything. But I was wanting to hear your thoughts Other than tearing out some sheetrock and hoping to see some live activity. My attic doesnt have much height to help with visibility of damage. I could only find Tubes along the top plate in the north wall ceiling. Thanks Joe

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Hi Joe. Yes, I do have some thoughts. First, you should know that the termites that have wings are called swarmers and they are made up of new queens and kings that are looking to start a new colony. They only live a short time when exposed to the air, so if they cannot find a place to start the colony, then they will die. Hence the dead bodies. Now, if you just find the wings, then it begs the question, "Where are the bodies?" Swarmers shed their wings before establishing a new colony, so if there are wings and no bodies, then they may have succeeded in starting a new colony. Here is where it gets interesting and perhaps somewhat confusing if you don't know how termites work. You live in an area where there are basically three kinds of termites. You have the plain vanilla subterranean termites, drywood termites, and Formosan termites. Mud tubes are only created by subterranean termites and Formosan termites. Drywood termites do not create mud tubes, so I think we can rule them out. The plain vanilla subterranean termites typically build the mud tubes low to the ground and eat their way up, so it is not common to see mud tubes too far from the ground, unless the infestation has been around for a long time. That makes me wonder if these guys are not Formosan termites. These guys often build the mud tubes on upper levels of the home and unlike other species of subterranean termites, Formosan termites have the ability to colonize in your walls. Other species of subterranean termites must return to the ground fairly often to obtain moisture and to feed the rest of the colony. Formosan termites do not. Many of them will return to the colony, but some may well build "cartons" inside your walls to create sub-colonies and those termites never need to return to the ground. Also, Formosan termites are the most aggressive eaters in the termite world. They are capable of doing a lot of damage really fast. Obviously, I have not inspected your house, but if I were a betting man, just based on what you have told me already, I would put my money on Formosan termites. I may be wrong, but that seems to be where the road will lead. However, you need to be sure. So, my recommendation is to call a pest control company and ask for a free inspection for termites. Just about all pest controllers will do the inspection for free. After the inspection, ask them what species they are and ask them for a treatment plan. You have a right to know what the species is and how they plan to treat them. I like the mom and pop outfits the best because they usually do not use the high pressure sales tactics that the national companies use. Most of the time the national companies are sending a sales person that wants to get you to sign a contract. The local folks usually have no sales training and the person that inspects your house is most likely the person who will treat it. Naturally, they will give you an estimate. When they do, just tell them that you will be getting several estimates, thank them for their time, and tell them that you will get back to them. Again, be sure they list the species and treatment plan on the estimate. You want to know the chemicals that will be used and where they will be used. Most likely they will trench the house, but for Formosan termites it will require interior treatment as well. Once you have this information, just get back to me and I will guide you further. Please note that your comment was held for review by KZbin. I don't know why. So, if you do not hear from me within a day or two, then please write to me at my email address. It's [e-mail]. This is just "mail" and not gmail. If you write to this email, please remind me of who you are and what the question was. You can copy and paste if you like. I answer a lot of questions every day and it's easy to get folks mixed up sometimes because some of the questions are very similar. I hope that helps.

[@sharonr7623]

Thank you for producing these super informative videos. We live in Northern FL in a rural heavily wooded community. Have you heard of Tekko Trio Concentrate as an indoor application for roaches, earwigs and ants? Or do you recommend The outdoor use of Taurus SC instead?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Tekko Trio Concentrate is an insect growth regulator and not an actual pesticide. It works by breaking the lifecycle of the target pest. One of the big problems with it though is that it is very slow acting. I think it is probably a fine product to mix with an actual pesticide, but I would not use it as a standalone treatment. Most of the pests that are coming into your house, are coming in from the outside. Therefore, if you do the exterior treatment every three months, you will no longer have any pests of any sort inside your house, except for the ones that either fly in through an open door or window or the ones that you carry in yourself. I know that I wasn't very clear on this in the video because it was the first one I ever did and I didn't exactly do a perfect job, but you should know that what I meant to say in the video was to alternate between the Taurus SC and the Talstar P every three months. Do the first treatment with the Taurus SC, then three months later use the Talstar P, then three months after that you go back to the Taurus SC, and so forth. Also, the backpack sprayers that I suggested in the video are no longer available for purchase. I will provide a link to the backpack sprayer that I recommend that you purchase. It's a little bit pricey, but it will serve you well for many years. After you do the exterior treatment, that should end most your bug problems. However, if you already have some pests inside the house, let me know the specific pests you have and I will tell you how to get rid of them. After they are gone, there won't be any more coming in. If you would like to save a bit of money, you can use Bifen IT instead of the Talstar P. I will provide you a link to the product. I hope that helps. Be well my friend. Backpack sprayer: www.amazon.com/dp/B08B3MKYWD/?coliid=I1WHD5A3RF25H9&colid=3VDXA5DFBKQ98&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Bifen IT: www.solutionsstores.com/bifen-it-insecticide Taurus SC: www.solutionsstores.com/taurus-sc-termiticide

[@sharonr7623]

I am immensely grateful for your thoughtful, detailed answer. I will follow all your advice on treating our exterior. That said, we spend a lot of time outdoors with our pigs, ducks, geese, rabbits and large vegetable garden. My point is that we are likely bringing pests inside with us, especially “wood roaches” and earwigs. Any advice on what we can safely do inside the house?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

I don't know that I would be too concerned about bringing earwigs and roaches into the house. They are most likely going to try to make their way through the barrier that you applied around the house, rather than trying to catch a ride on your clothes or anything like that. I think what I would be more concerned with is perhaps something like fleas. These guys are hitchhikers and they will jump onto you and you can easily bring them into the house. Let me know if that seems to be a problem or if you are seeing any roaches or earwigs in the house and we can certainly address any of those issues. After you treat the exterior of the house, you may still see some of those roaches or earwigs hanging out in the house and you may need to treat for them to get rid of them. I would give it at least a couple of weeks to see if anything that you have in the house just kind of dies off on its own. Treating for the earwigs is kind of a pain in the neck, but if you've got them, then you don't have much other choice. If you do have an infestation inside, then you should only have to treat for them once. Wood roaches are pretty much an outside roach and they like to hang out damp areas, but they do not usually survive well inside. Most likely, the ones you are seeing inside did not attach themselves to you, but rather were coming in from the outside on their own. Since they do not survive well inside, there is a good chance they will just die off on their own after you do the exterior application. So, please get back to me in a couple of weeks and let me know what you were still seeing in the house. I hope that helps. Be well Sharon.

[@marissamanning8890]

Thank you for this video because I have had a Huge bug issue from ants to spiders and roaches even tho i have the roach problem a bit more under control then when i had a pest service came every month but i just found termites in my old well house and i can not afford pest control again so this is extremely helpful!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

It sounds like you have your hands full with bugs. The treatment explained in this video will help you with most of your pest problems. I recommend that you alternate between the Tausur SC and the Talstar P. Start with the Taurus SC and then treat with the Talstar P three months later. Then back to the Taurus SC in three months, and then back to the Talstar P, and so forth. This approach will be the most effective way to keep the bugs out. If you would like to save a little money, then you can also use Bifen IT in place of the Talstar P. I have found that Solutions Pest and Lawn have the best prices on these products and I will place links below for you. I also like that they always ship for free. There are a couple of things that you mentioned that give me some cause for concern. The first thing is that you mentioned that you have a roach problem. The thing is that not all roaches are the same. The treatment in the video that you watched will stop American cockroaches from entering your home, but that treatment will do nothing for other species of roaches. If you are having a significant problem with roaches inside your home, then it is possible that this could be German cockroaches. If that is the case, then you have a very serious problem. I would urge you to watch my video on how to eliminate a German cockroach infestation. I know it's a very long video at 90 minutes, but you don't need to watch the whole thing to determine if you have German cockroaches. I explained very early on in the video how to determine if you have a German cockroach infestation. If you do, then I highly recommend that you watch the entire video, so that you know how to get rid of them. This is the only video on the entire Internet that can tell you how to do it. Even pest controllers do not know how to get it done and that is why a monthly service for German cockroaches is not going to be effective. I will place a link below for that video. The other thing that you mentioned that is of concern to me are the termites that you have in the old well house. Again, the treatment that I explained in the video that you watched is probably not going to get rid of termites. Just like with the roaches, termites have a variety of species as well. I hate to keep giving you homework, but termites can be a serious problem. So, I suggest that you watch my video on how to determine termite species. Don't worry… It's not as hard as it sounds. There is a map in that video that will show you where drywood and Formosan termites are a problem. If you do not live in the red or orange areas on the map, then you most likely have a common variety of termites that are easily eradicated. If that is the case, then watch my video on DIY Termite Treatment. I will place a link below for both videos. The termite treatment only costs $50. If you do live in the red or orange areas on the map, then please get back to me so that we can talk about your treatment options. You should also be aware that, if you have termites in your pump house, then it is very possible that you have them in your home as well. Please get back to me after you watch the video on how to determine the termites species and I can discuss with you how to determine if you have them in your home as well. Please be sure to read the entire description for those videos. This is particularly true for the DIY termite treatment video. The product that you need used to be sold by Lowes and Home Depot, but they are now selling a new, but similar product that does not work. So, you must buy this product from Amazon and you do not want to confuse it with a similar product, that is made by the same company, but the new product that they came out with doesn't work. I have all of this explained in the video, so you know the exact product to order. Finally, for some reason, KZbin held your comment for review. They do this every once in a while and I have no idea why. Therefore, if you want to be sure that I am getting your messages, then I would urge you to write to my email address. This is because sometimes they will hold those comments for months. In your case, it would appear that I got it right away, but you never know how long they are going to hold a comment for. My email address is [e-mail]. If you write to my email, please remind me of your case. I get a lot of mail because I help a lot of people and most of the time it’s termites or cockroaches. It is very easy to get cases confused. Just remind me that you are the person with the termites in the pump house and I will recall who you are. I know this is a lot to take in, but please don't worry. It sounds like you have some serious issues that need to be addressed, but this is something that you can probably do yourself. All you need to do is just take it one step at a time and before you know it your problems will be resolved. Be well Marissa. Taurus SC: www.solutionsstores.com/taurus-sc-termiticide Talstar P: www.solutionsstores.com/talstar-pro Bifen IT: www.solutionsstores.com/bifen-it-insecticide German cockroach video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKDbdHVrprGDg6M How to identify termite species video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4qXd4Csdq2lg6M DIY termite treatment video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmjViJKKiKd7gJY

[@kabulphil4546]

Very informative and worth the 30 minutes.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thank you so much. That is so kind of you to say.

[@aaajimmyb7472]

Fantastic video. Thank you so much for posting this

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thank you so much for that comment. Very much appreciated. Be well my friend.

[@jayruckstuhl6988]

Thank you for the great videos and sharing your knowledge! I am going to treat my house myself. At my house, my concrete driveway runs directly along the side of the house into the carport. There is a small opening where the driveway meets the foundation. Is it safe to spray the Taurus SC into that crack, even if some gets on the concrete driveway? Same question for my front porch, which runs the entire width of my house.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Hi Jay. Good for you doing your house yourself. You can do it better and cheaper than the pros. You can spray virtually any pesticide directly onto concrete and into any cracks and crevices, including expansion joints in concrete. The Taurus SC is no exception. You want to spray it anywhere a bug could possibly enter the building. I always spray the driveway in front of the garage door and along both sides of the driveway where it comes in contact with the lawn. Anywhere dirt meets concrete is a breading ground for bugs and I soak those areas really good. I spray all the expansion joints and any cracks as well in the driveway and the sidewalks. You literally cannot over do it. After it dries, it is perfectly safe for people and pets to walk on. I hope that helps.

[@donjalex2262]

Love this content! Thank you for your time!😃😃

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. Please let me know if you have any questions.

[@jeneannebrown1944]

Thank you for your help! You are thorough and very easy to understand!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thank you. That is very kind of you to say. Made my day.

[@jeneannebrown1944]

I am the person who found a tube inside my house, nothing in it. You advised to pull the baseboard back and I did have about a foot of soft baseboard and I pulled it back and it’s deteriorating. I didn’t see anything behind it. I have used the suggested formula outside about a week ago. I live in NC and I jumped the gun using that I guess. I lost where we first started communicating, but you last told me you would suggest something for behind the baseboard after I pulled it out.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Hi Jeneanne. Yes. I remember you very well. It is very unusual to find termite damage and no termites. It's hard to believe that the BioAdvanced granules would work in just a week, but I suppose anything is possible. I'm still wondering if your neighbor that faces the side of the house where the damage was treated for termites. All subterranean termites live underground, so if your neighbor treated for termites, that may have gotten rid of your infestation as well. Also, you live in a place where Formosan termites are a possibility, but again, it sounds a lot like these guys are gone. Anyway, what I suggested was to locate the wall studs that are behind the affected baseboard and push on the drywall that is covering the studs with a screwdriver. If the screwdriver goes right through or it feels really soft, then you may have an infestation in that stud. If it feels solid, then there is a good chance that the infestation was limited to that one baseboard. In any case, the BioAdvanced granules should take care of it, but if one of the studs does feel soft or the screwdriver goes right through, then you can do a spot treatment with fipronil foam just to make sure that you get them. I use FiPro foam because it's the cheapest and I like the applicator tip a lot. I will place a link below for it. Just drill a hole that is wide enough for the applicator tip to go in and make the hole about two inches deep. Drill more than one hole. I would start at the floor level and drill two or three of holes vertically about three inches apart into the studs that you suspect are infested. Then shoot the foam in for about five seconds. If the foam starts coming out the other holes, then there is a gallery in that stud, or at least there was, and the foam will take care of it for sure. If the foam shoots right back out at you, then there is probably no infestation. Again, the BioAdvanced does the same job, but hitting these things directly is never a bad idea if you know for sure where they are. The fipronil works exactly the same way as the BioAdvanced. The termites will not realize that they are being poisoned and they will carry it back to the colony and share it with the other termites, including the queen. Then it's lights out for the entire colony. Fipronil works faster than the BioAdvanced, so hitting them directly will speed up the process. The BioAdvanced generally takes between two to eight weeks to eliminate a colony and hitting them directly should keep the time down to about two to four weeks. Exactly how long it takes depends on a whole variety of factors, but it should be a sure thing, unless you have Formosan termites. I do not suspect that to be the case though. I can't be certain without inspecting, but my gut tells me that these are most likely a common species like eastern subterranean termites. So, you should be okay. By the way, if you still have the baseboard off, then dig into the back side of it with a knife or screwdriver and see if there are any dead bodies in there. I'm just curious. I'm guessing that you will find nothing, but it's worth checking. If you do find a specimen, then take a photo of it and I will tell you where to email if for a positive identification. Get as close as you can and make sure the termite is in focus. I hope that helps. www.solutionsstores.com/fipro-foaming-aerosol

[@jeneannebrown1944]

I have a cleaning service and got a new client…Terminix. I saw what you were talking about with the things that go in the ground. I will have to have help finding the stud and doing the treatment. I’m going to try to find a dependable handy man who can do both this and crawl under my house. Will be in touch! Thanks a million!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

The studs are actually pretty easy to find. There are two ways to do it. The first is to buy a stud finder from Home Depot, Lowes, or Amazon. I will place a link below for one. They are very easy to use. Just follow the directions. The other way is to simply lightly tap on the wall with a hammer. The sound will change when you tap on a place where there is a stud. Then just take a four penny finishing nail and hammer it into that spot. You will know when it hits a stud because it will be hard to hammer in. If there is no stud, then it will go right through. A four penny nail is very narrow and you won't even notice that small hole much. Then you can just fill it in with a little spackling compound that you can get from Lowes or Home Depot. Just push a little in the holes with your finger and wipe off the excess with a damp sponge. It's very easy to do. A cheap stud finder only costs about $10 and that should do it for you. This is exactly what a handyman is going to use. Also, almost all pest control companies will do a free termite inspection for you and they will go under the house for free. I would call a mom and pop outfit and not Terminix or other national company. The national companies usually send out a trained sales person and they are often high pressure to get you to sign a contract. The mom and pop outfits will generally just come out and tell you what you have and give you an estimate. If they do find an active infestation, then ask them the species to be sure that these are not Formosan termites. If they are not Formosan, then you've got this already covered. Just thank them for their time and let them know that you want to get several estimates before you proceed. Also, get a written treatment plan from them to see how they plan to treat the problem. You have a right to know the species and the treatment plan. I hope that helps. smile.amazon.com/Detector-Electronic-Scanner-Finding-Detection/dp/B08FB68DJC/ref=sr_1_16?crid=26G6APCYTXJEY&dchild=1&keywords=stud+finder+wall+scanner&qid=1626433506&sprefix=stud+finder%2Caps%2C249&sr=8-16

[@mikej8757]

Hey Guy , Great videos you have, hands down the BEST for DIYers. So if a house needs to have a termite treatment due to a infestation, is the crawl space treated also along with the outside perimeter? My house is mostly on a crawl space except for the addition that was built on a concrete slab which was originally a carport.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Hi Mike. Thank you so much for those kind words. Greatly appreciated. It appears as though you have watched more than one of my videos because you commented on termites after watching this video and not the termite video. I am so pleased that you did that and that you enjoyed them so much. I am thinking that you are asking about treating the crawlspace with the BioAdvanced Termite Killer granules. I have gotten this question before and the answer is no. I do not recommend ever treating the crawlspace with the BioAdvanced granules. The only time you would need to treat the crawlspace is if the termite colony was located directly under the crawlspace. While this has been know to happen, it is quite rare. The infestation is almost always outside the footprint of the home and fairly deep underground, either somewhere in your yard or a neighbor's yard. Subterranean termites always colonize in the ground and never in your home. They must return to the ground and the colony fairly often to obtain the moisture that they need to survive and to bring food back to the rest of the colony. The BioAdvanced granules work because the granules release a pesticide that the termites have no choice but to pass through on their way home. It is nonrepellent, so the termites do not even know that it's there. This pesticide does not kill immediately, so the termites bring it back to the colony and they share it with the other termites, including the queen. After that it's lights out for the entire colony. Since this pesticide is a slow kill, it takes about four to eight weeks for the entire colony to die off. This is not a problem because termites are slow eaters and they will not do much more damage in this short period of time. If you are still seeing activity after eight weeks, then you may have a colony under the crawlspace and if that is the case, then get back to me and I will tell you exactly how to treat for it. I doubt if that will be the case though. Finally, if you are seeing mud tubes, and I'm guessing you are, then you can give the process a boost if you like. This is an optional treatment to add to the BioAdvanced granules that is not necessary, but will speed up the process. Just break open each mud tube about two inches long and shoot a fipronil foam onto the surface where you made the break and shoot some inside the tube. The fipronil foam works the same way as the BioAdvanced granules, but it's great because you are hitting the termites directly. They will rebuild the tubes and happily take the fipronil back to the colony. I will place a link for it below. Any fipronil foam works, but FiPro is the cheapest and it is only available from Solutions Pest and Lawn. You can get similar products from Amazon, but be sure that the active ingredient is fipronil. After about eight weeks, break open one of those mud tubes and see if there is still activity. My guess is that you will not find any, but if you do, then get back to me. Finally, for some unknown reason, KZbin held your commend for review. Sometimes when they do this I don't get to answer the comment. If you write to me and I don't answer, then KZbin is blocking you. This has happened to me about four times so far. You should know that I always answer all comments, so if you don't hear from me, then post a comment on the DIY Termite Treatment video. Apparently the only video that has this problem is the DIY General Pest Control video. I have contacted KZbin about the problem, but they were unable to correct it. Sorry for the long read. I hope that helps. www.solutionsstores.com/fipro-foaming-aerosol

[@Makavelifourlife]

Thanks for all the videos they are very informative and well done. I have a question ? Can you mix the IGR WITH A pesticide or is it better just to use those discs of the IGR . Does mixing both together dilute the effectiveness of either? Thank you for your time and thanks for making these videos

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Sorry for the delay in responding. Your comment was held for review by KZbin, so I am just now receiving it. I don't know why they do that. You can mix an IGR with just about any pesticide you want, and it usually makes it work better. The only thing is that IGRs are expensive. So, I rarely use them outside. If you are treating German cockroaches indoors, then the IGR disks are your best bet because of ease of use. You must replace the IGR every 3 months. This is very time consuming with liquid IGRs. The disks are nice because you can just slide one under appliances and next to electronics, instead of moving those things and treating under and around them every 3 months. The bottom line is that I do not keep any liquid IGRs in stock. There is almost always a cheaper and easier way to go after a target pest than using a liquid IGR. I hope that helps. Be well my friend.

[@jacky-uh8tb]

I've learned a lot! thank you so much for this video!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. Thank you so much for those kind words. Very much appreciated. Be well Jacky.

[@stevenle1760]

Great videos. Do you recommend applying dust pesticide in addition to the barrier spray treatment?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Great question. I use dusts all the time inside and they can be very effective for exterior use as well. The problem with dusts when used outside is that they are easily washed away by the rain, so their use is limited to areas that are not exposed to the weather. So, you can use them in cracks and crevices under eves, around windows, doors, and so forth, where they won't get washed away. The best dust to use, in my opinion, is a borate dust like Nibor-D because it lasts forever, is nontoxic to people and pets, and it does not lose it's effectiveness when exposed to water. The reason I did not mention the use of dust is because dusts alone will not get the job done and they are not necessary if you treat the exterior every three months. I hope that helps. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.

[@BrendiaKhan]

Glad I watch your video Wish I would had watch it sooner Pesticide service coming But You gave me a tip, that I can do my own Will save me $300 for 30 days Thank You

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. Thank you so much for those kind words. Very much appreciated. Be well my friend

[@ahmedmohiuddin5216]

Thank you so much for providing your expert instructions how to do pest control. Thanks again.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. Always happy to help. Be well my friend.

[@johnhampton5320]

Thanks, Guy, for your pest and termite control videos.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching. I wish you all the best.

[@olenaerhardt7725]

Thank you for this great film. Now I understand much better how much and in which way to apply pesticide around your house. Very good piece of information on difference between Talstar and Taurus. But if to compare Taurus and Termidor, which one would be stronger. You say you don't recommend to use Taurus or Termidor inside of the house, but can I poor it between walls via the access panel window against termites? Actually what I don't quite understand, what is the danger of a strong pesticide, is it when you touch it (so if it is behind the wall it should not hurt anyone) or it might be because of fumes? Thank you again.

[@olenaerhardt7725]

@@GuysPestSolutions I see, thank you. So I'll prepare the nice panels first then apply. I thought to apply foam inside of the open access panel, then complete the panels themselves (I need to frame and touch paint them to restore the stencilling pattern). Maybe to cover w/cardboard until the panels are completed? I'll see.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Sounds good. I'll bet you never thought that you would become an expert on pest control, yet here you are. It sounds like you have a solid understanding of how all of this works. You did your homework and your research and you now know what you are doing. Good for you. Well done.

[@olenaerhardt7725]

@@GuysPestSolutions Thank you kindly.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

It's always a pleasure working with you Olena. Be well.

[@Univas-hr1kj]

Great video. Thank you for taking the time and producing such a useful video for DIYers.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. The sprayers in the video are no longer available, but any battery operated sprayer will work just fine. Also, this was my very first video, so I was not exactly clear that it is a good idea to use Taurus SC for your first treatment and then you can use Talstar P for all other treatments, every three months. If you want to save some money, you can use Bifen IT or Bifen XTS instead of Talstar P. Same thing, but the Bifen products have a bit of an odor to them until they dry. The XTS seems expensive, but it is mixed at 1/3 oz per gallon, so it goes three times as far and ends up being the least expensive option. You can also use the XTS in a hose end sprayer to treat your yard, so it is a very versatile product. I will give you links below. Be well my friend. Bifen XTS: www.domyown.com/bifen-xts-p-1236.html Video on how to treat your yard with a hose end sprayer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZrJoIeLasmgppI

[@biggustavinho0]

Hey Guy, I have been checking all your videos and Im so glad I found you! Let me ask you one thing, I have noticed fungus in one of my palms. Its a sylvester date palm and I live in FL, the fungus are eating all the leaves and Im so frustrating because I dont know what to do, what would you suggest me to use? Thanks again for sharing all your knowledge, GUSTAVO.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Hi Gustavo. The truth is that I am more of a bug guy than an arborist. In fact, if you want to kill a plant of any kind, other than weeds, then just place it in my care. If I had to grow my own food I would starve to death. Anyway, I did some digging for you and it would appear that this could be caused by a couple of types of fungus. How to treat it depends upon the kind of fungus you have and you can tell by looking at it. I will place a link below for an article I found on the subject. Once you have identified the fungus, then you can probably find a solution to the problem by simply going to a local nursery and asking them how to deal with it. They may even stock the exact products you need. I'm sorry that I cannot be of more assistance. www.palmtreepassion.com/palm-tree-fungal-disease.html

[@PrabhatKumar-se2xg]

Very informative video. How to do the treatment down in the crawling space? limited space?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

If you are treating under a crawlspace, you kind of need to know what the target pest is. The idea of doing the exterior treatment is to prevent pests from entering in the first place, so that interior treatment is not needed. However, if you have not done exterior treatments before, they you could have pests in the crawlspace. The thing is that, once they are inside, the treatment will depend upon the target pest or pests. For example, carpenter ants are treated way differently than spiders. The goal is always to do everything possible to avoid treating inside, but there are times when it cannot be helped. If you let me know the kind of pests you are looking to eradicate, then I can probably assist you with it. Just don't say in-laws. That I cannot help you with. Lol.

[@wynastefanik4045]

@@GuysPestSolutions what would you recommend for carpenter ants?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Hi Wyna. I just so happen to have a video on exactly how to treat carpenter ants. I will place a link below for it. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching. DIY Carpenter Ant Treatment video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipacc4h5lq6EkLs

[@lyangeles]

@@GuysPestSolutions Hello We just got a 121 y/old house in NC full of pest we have a crawl space and I mean big roaches smalls, mosquitoes all kinds of flying things, ants rats and snakes , the worst it’s that something keeps biting my 2y/old twins all over their body leaving bid red bumps on them please help me, I got Bifen I/T can I use that? Inner something for inside as well as outside maybe , we have central air with openings on the floor on every room, thanks in advance🙏

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Wow Elsy. The only thing you didn't mention was ghosts. No offense, but this house sounds like something right out of a horror movie. I don't know where to start, but I guess first things first. You can use the Bifen to some extent, but not for everything. Go under the crawlspace and treat all surfaces with the Bifen. This includes the walls, the floor joists, and the dirt. Spray it all and don't forget to wear protective equipment like a mask, goggles, rubber gloves, hat, long sleeve shirt, and long pants. This is a quick knock down pesticide and I normally would not recommend it because it is a repellent, but in this case I think it's probably a good idea. If you spray all the surfaces in the crawlspace, that should kill everything down there, except for snakes, mice, and rats. The problem is that some of those bugs may escape to the upper level, causing the problem to be worse on the first floor. This is why I would normally use a non-repellent, but those are slow acting and you really do need a faster approach. Next, I would do something that I never recommend to anyone. Go ahead and fog the house. Purchase some PT Pro-Control Formula 2 Total Release Pressurized Insecticide. I will place a link below for it. You will need one can per room. You need to keep everyone out of the house until the fog completely settles. This will knock down probably 90 percent or more of the bugs. You should also pop a couple of these in the attic as well. It's hard to say what is causing the bites on your kids, but it could be fleas. The fog will give you a good knock down of those guys as well. After that, you want to purchase Nibor-D. Mop all hard surface floors with it and put some in a spray bottle and spray everything in the house with it, except for electronic equipment that will be damaged by water and food preparation surfaces. For electronic equipment, wipe them down with a rag that is wet with Nibor-D solution. Not so wet that it gets into the equipment, but wet enough to leave the surfaces slightly wet. Other than that, if it will not be harmed by water, then spray it. I mean walls, baseboards, under tables, under furniture, cabinets (inside and out), drawers (inside and out), dressers (inside and out), and virtually everything you can think of. Then mop your floors with it. For carpet, use that spray bottle and spray it over all carpeted surfaces and allow it to dry. You need to reapply this product every time you mop or vacuum. Nibor-D is not harmful to people or pets after it is applied, so don't worry about your kids. I will place a link below for it. You can stop using it after the bugs are totally gone. For the ants, I would bait them. Please watch my video on ghost ants. I will place a link below. It's the same basic treatment for all ants. Needless to say, you now need to do the exterior treatment in the video you already watched and you can use the Bifen for that treatment. Bifen is exactly the same as the Talstar P that I recommend in my video. For the mosquitoes, please watch my video on that too. I will place a link below. The Bifen will work for them too. Now for the mice and rats. Please watch my video on mice. I will place a link below. For the rats, be sure that you remove all food and water sources from the outside of the building, such as pet food and water bowls. Keep all garbage cans closed with a lid. Clear all brush away from the house and keep the lawn mowed. No weeds or any hiding places. In other words, clean up the yard. The neater the better. The mouse video will show you how to seal up openings in the walls and that works for both mice and rats. Then poison them. I will place a link below for the poison and bait stations. Just follow the directions. You will need several of the bait stations, depending upon how bad the problem is. The snakes are probably there to feed on the mice and rats, so if you get rid of the food source, then the snakes may go away as well. Also, when you clean up the outside, the snakes will not like that either. Be sure that the entrance to the crawlspace is sealed, so that there are no openings for anything to get through. Please send me a photo of the roaches for identification. Some roaches need special treatment, so I need to see one. You can send the photo to [e-mail]. Please note that it's not gmail. Just mail. Please remind me who you are and what the problem is and that I asked for the photos. I get a lot of mail and questions and I don't want to confuse you with someone else. I hope that helps. www.domyown.com/pt-procontrol-formula-total-release-pressurized-insecticide-p-17943.html?sub_id=17953 www.domyown.com/nibord-insecticide-p-2410.html Ghost Ant Treatment video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5TUaHh_etCtjrM Mosquito video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpzOo4qVqdF_ock Mouse video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX_KZmR3jM-glbM Rat bait: www.domyown.com/t1-rat-prebaited-disposable-bait-station-p-2301.html

[@Silence07617]

Thank you for the great information! I have a question…. what happen after you spray these chemicals and a few days later it rain? Does it wash everything away and I have to respray the whole house again?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Modern day pesticides are designed to stay where you put them. Most of them will not wash away after they dry. So, no need to retreat if it rains the next day. Be well my friend.

[@jkopvo]

Thanks much for your video - very thorough and clear! We have decided to end our $400/year pest control service and go with DIY, so your video was very helpful! We do have a couple questions: My wife has a number of flower gardens around our home. One in particular is right up against our home (with pine bark nuggets around the plants). She loves butterflies and so has certain plants (e.g., milkweed) that are host plants for Monarch caterpillars or other butterfly caterplillars. Other flowers provide nectar for the butterflies. So would these chemicals hurt the milkweed plants themselves? Would they hurt any caterpillars that are on the milkweed plants? Also, if a butterfly lands on a flower plant that has been sprayed, would that kill the butterfly? Thanks much, John :)

[@GuysPestSolutions]

That's a great question John. Pesticides should never be sprayed on fruits, vegetables, or flowering plants unless they are within a couple of feet from the house and then the treatment should only be on the ground and maybe a couple of inches up the stems. Butterflies, bees, and other flying insects typically do not land on the ground below these plants, but rather on the flowering part of the plants. If you treat the flowering part of the plants, then yes, that could not only kill the insect that lands on the plant, but also, in the case of bees for example, it can also kill the entire hive. The problem with pesticides is that they do not discriminate. If the pesticide will kill the ants and roaches, it will also kill the butterflies. Therefore, to the greatest extent possible, you want to be careful to only apply pesticides where nontargeted pests typically will not land. Keep in mind though that you also need to do a risk vs benefit analysis. I have seen cases where there was no choice but to treat places that could harm nontargeted pests in order to eliminate other pests. So, for example, when faced with a choice of putting up with American cockroaches constantly entering the house or risking the possibility of killing some butterflies, then the homeowner needs to decide what the priority is going to be. On the other hand, if you are just doing a preventive treatment, then it's a no brainer. Don't treat where the nontargeted pests are likely to go. Every situation is somewhat different and you need to decide what is best in your situation. I hope that helps. Be well my friend.

[@josephkessinger9498]

Thank you for your time. I have watched a few DIY videos yours is the best info. It is obvious you know what you are doing. Cheers !

[@GuysPestSolutions]

That is so kind of you to say. Very much appreciated. You made my day. 😊

[@spdglez6663]

God bless you man. Thank you for sharing.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. Be well my friend.

[@Isgood2beKing]

Hello again Guy , thank to you I have treated my home inside and specially the attic thanks to you suggestion, and products, NOW IF YOU CAN HELP ME AGAIN How to treat as prevention for termites under slabs. Garage doors , and sidewalk where is. NOT DIRT TO DIG A TRENCH. Yes is videos here But after what I have learned from you and toons of money you save me I would not bother to see them and do strictly what you suggest to do I think so you want me to use termidor s/c Thank you in advance and hopping and wishing you good luck and grow your channel, because you are super good person taking a lot of time explaining on all your videos

[@GuysPestSolutions]

This is one of those cases where a picture would be worth a thousand words. Please send me photos of all four sides of your home that show the walls and the ground. I really need to see what you have before I can advise you on how to treat it. You can send the photos to [e-mail]. I will do my very best to give you a solution.

[@Isgood2beKing]

@@GuysPestSolutions is I will upload the pictures, but maybe I explained wrong, Front of the house driveway to garage door (is not dirt ) just concrete, side of the house left and right, no problem just dirt and bushes normal house in Florida, Background Florida room sliding door is concrete and the screen (mosquito) no wall a bit of side walk and the grass I will send anyway the pictures Thank you I was wondering if a do trench is around the driveway , the wall of the garage is concrete and can’t dig if dig is around the driveway no side of the house is a frame house

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Photos do help me a lot. It's almost like being there and it allows me to get it right every time. That being said, it sounds like you have a typical house with a Florida room in the back and an attached garage with a concrete driveway. If this is the case, then just treat around that Florida room the same way as the rest of the house. A concrete driveway that leads up to an attached garage is admittedly a week link, but if you treat both sides of the driveway, it is unlikely that you will have a problem. It can happen, but it's pretty unusual. If you should start to see activity around the garage doors, then we would need to treat that one area differently. So far, I have only run into that situation one time and that was because it was not possible to treat the sides of the driveway because it was a tuck under, with concrete walls on each side of the driveway that were six feet tall. So, there was no way to apply the granules on the sides of the driveway. Other than that, I have never run into a problem. I hope that helps.

[@MikeBee77]

Thanks for the video, very informative!!!. I am just so scared of using the Taurus because I have heard how harsh of a chemical that thing is, even if I am wearing PPE, like that stuff will be on the ground, what if a pet is digging dirt or even children, that stuff is going to be exposed, not sure if I am over reacting, because of cancer. Please understand that I am not judging you in any way, I appreciate the recommendations. Thanks for the video!!!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You have a very common concern, but I can assure you that the Taurus SC and the Talstar P are both perfectly safe for people and pets after they dry. The EPA issued a regulation in the late 1990s that mandated that all pesticides be safe for children after they dry. The truth is that these pesticides have the same signal word as common laundry detergent. This means that they are no more hazardous than common laundry detergent. If you would like to know more about signal words and just how dangerous it is to use pesticides, I have a video that discusses this topic. I must tell you up front though that this is probably the most boring video I ever did. Nevertheless, if you can sit through about 37 minutes of a totally boring video, you will learn way more about the hazards of pesticides then you ever wanted to know. I think this video will totally put you at ease about using any of the pesticides that I recommended in my videos. You may also want to watch my video on 12 things that pest controllers do not want you to know. This video is nowhere near as boring as the other one and it's a real eye opener about the truth regarding pesticides. It's a real myth buster. I will give you links to both of these videos. I hope that helps. Be well my friend. How dangerous are pesticides to use anyway video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2jRfYJsf9iSabM 12 things that pest controllers do not want you to know video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baCYcn5oqNuIi6M

[@MikeBee77]

@@GuysPestSolutions Thanks for the information. I have one more question, my garden is about 27 feet away from the property, do you think is ok to use Taurus on the garden and spray on the mulched and soil area? The garden does not have any edible plants.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

The Taurus SC should not be used on the garden. I recommend using Bifen LP granules in the garden. Just apply it according to label directions. You can pretty much just apply it with a handheld spreader and then water it in. You can apply this product every 60 to 90 days. If you don't mind going off label, you can also use Merit. The advantage of this product is that you only need to apply it every year. While I don't think it is labeled for use in gardens, I don't see any reason why you cannot use it for that purpose. You would apply it the same way as the Bifen LP. I will give you links for both products. If you cannot get the products from Solutions Pest and Lawn, then try domyown.com. I hope that helps. Bifen LP: www.solutionsstores.com/bifen-lp-granules Merit: www.solutionsstores.com/merit-granules-turf-insecticide

[@jessecota6639]

Awesome video. So helpful. What do you recommend for springtails? They seem impervious to standard pesticide.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Springtails need moisture to survive, and they eat decaying matter and mold, so if you have them indoors, then lowering the humidity and removing any mold will help a lot. Most of the time, these guys hang out in bathrooms and other areas of high moisture. The good news is that they do not travel very far from their nests, and that is why you don't see them everywhere. The way I treat them is to use a deltamethrin dust. The one I like to use is D-Fense dust. You simply fill a duster halfway and then dust pipe penetrations, under baseboards, and any other cracks and crevices where you are seeing these guys. You want the exit tube on the duster to be at the top. The deltamethrin dust is waterproof and it lasts about eight months. They get into your house from the outside, so doing an exterior treatment, including the yard, would be a good idea. I will give you a link to my video on how to treat your yard. It is also a good idea to treat the exterior of the house as well. I have an updated video on how to do that. I hope that helps. Be well my friend. Video on how to treat your yard: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZrJoIeLasmgppI Updated video on how to treat the exterior of your house: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6Ddp2apYraqotk D-Fense Dust: www.domyown.com/dfense-deltamethrin-dust-p-2428.html?pdpv=2 Duster: www.domyown.com/bellow-hand-duster-p-106.html?pdpv=2

[@jaycous8162]

Wow! Great Video!!! What do you suggest using for mosquitoes?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Mosquitoes are pretty easy and I have a video on it. I will place a link below. Thanks for watching. Please let me know if you have any questions. Be well Jay. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpzOo4qVqdF_ock

[@Believe_the_Bible]

Great instructional video, thank you. Question: You make mention how dangerous it is to get the solution on yourself, but what about walking on it after it dries? It's that bad for you as well? I am concerned about kids in their bare feet. Thanks.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

The truth is that it's not all that dangerous to get the pesticide on yourself. I just need to tell you that as a legal disclaimer. You don't want to bath in the stuff, but I get it on me all the time. The concentrate is not good to get on you, but the finished solution after you mix it is not very hazardous. Still, you should wear the protective equipment. The pesticide is safe for kids to play on after it dries. So, no worries there. I now have an updated video on how to do this that is shorter and easier to do. I will give you a link to it. Also, please watch my video that explains the truth about the actual hazards associated with using pesticides. I hope that helps. Be well my friend. Updated video on how to treat your house: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6Ddp2apYraqotk Video on the truth about the actual hazards associated with using pesticides: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2jRfYJsf9iSabM

[@MyKindaBar]

Very helpful and timely. Taught me how to deal with this problem. Thank you.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Your are very welcome. I wish you well my friend.

[@tombauer7330]

Hello Guy! Hope this note finds you and yours well. I sent you a note from my iPhone a couple of days ago but not sure it went where I wanted it to. Need some advice. We have a large Live Oak tree that has some insect evidence at its base. There is fine sawdust stretching out about a foot along the base. I can’t see any holes in the bark, but that tree has heavy bark fissures so hard to tell. I sprayed water on the sawdust a few days ago but now it is back with a fresh batch. We use Bifen XTS around the house with great success, thanks to you! So, a couple of weeks ago I sprayed the base and ground around the tree with Bifen XTS. Still the sawdust returns. I see no insects in or around the tree. I dug around the base but found no ants or termites. The tree had carpenter ants a couple of years ago as it has a large wound from a poorly cut off limb that is rotting the heartwood in that area of the tree. I killed those off with some borax which worked great. Any ideas on what bug I’m fighting here and how to kill it? I live in the Jacksonville, FL area. Many thanks, Tom

[@GuysPestSolutions]

I did receive and respond to your question on June 26, 2024. If you did not see that response, I will paste it below. Now that I know where you live and you provided some other additional information, I can take a guess at the species. This is only a guess because I have not seen the frass and I have not inspected the tree. So, just off the top of my head, I would suspect drywood termites. I recommend that you remove a section of a root where you are seeing the frass and put it in a 5-gallon bucket. Do it quickly before the termites can escape. Remove about a 24-inch section, so they will not have time to get out of Dodge before you have the root out of the ground. Now that the root is in a bucket, you can start pulling the root apart so see what is inside. There is a good chance that the offending pest will be inside the root. If it's termites, then try to obtain one with a red head for identification. Please take note if the root is dead or alive. That really matters. I hope that helps. Be well my friend. "Have been following your advice with excellent results using Bifen XTS. Now we have a tree with sawdust around its trunk. I sprayed the area with XTS but new sawdust appears. This is a large Live Oak that has damaged heartwood." Reply: "You are probably thinking that this is carpenter ants, and that is possible, but it may also be something like oak bark beetles or drywood termites. If you spray the tree and your yard with Bifen XTS, that should eliminate carpenter ants. So, if the problem does not go away after treatment, then that would make me suspect a different species. Ants need to forage for food, so they will cross the pesticide, but things like beetles and termites actually eat the wood, so treating externally may not get it done. You may want to get that tree inspected by an arborist. Those folks should know immediately what you are looking at. I hope that helps. Be well my friend."

[@lakerfan0852]

Thank you for your video. What if you have dogs. How long should you wait before letting them outside for it to be safe ?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Great question. Both the Taurus SC and the Talstar P are safe for kids and pets after the products are dry. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.

[@GM-yq5wk]

Its your mate from Florida watching this too ..have a good night

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thanks for watching another video. I hope it helped. Be well my friend.

[@themuilover]

Excellent video Guy. You have just saved me a pile of money. Thanks.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. Please note that you can also use Bifen IT or Bifen XTS, instead of Talstar P to save some money. The Bifen XTS may seem expensive, but keep in mind that it gets mixed at 1/3 of an ounce per gallon instead of the one ounce per gallon that the Talstar P gets mixed at. So, the product goes three times as far, and actually costs less per finished gallon than Talstar P or the Bifen IT. These products all have the same active ingredient, but for some reason the Bifen products have a bit of an odor to them until they dry. The Bifen XTS can also be mixed in a hose end sprayer that will allow you to also treat your yard. I will give you a link to my video on how to do that. Also, please note that this was my first video, so it was not exactly perfect. I do not think I made it clear, but you should do your first treatment with Taurus SC, and then three months later you should begin treating with the Talstar P, and you do not need to use the Taurus SC again. Just treat every 90 days with either the Talstar P or one of the Bifen products. I hope that helps. Be well my friend. Bifen XTS: www.domyown.com/bifen-xts-p-1236.html Video on how to treat your yard with a hose end sprayer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZrJoIeLasmgppI

[@johnmasapagay643]

Great DIY Video! Thank you for sharing your expertise with pesticide maintenance. Where do you purchase the Taurus SC? Does Lowe's, Homedepot or Ace Hardware carry the product?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thank you so much for those kind words. The pesticides can be purchased from domyown.com. None of the big box stores carry any of them. The sprayers are no longer available. Just purchase any battery-operated sprayer from Amazon and you should be okay. Just do the first application with Taurus SC. After that you can use Bifen XTS. I don't show it in the video, but I it's a cheaper way to go. It looks expensive, but it gets mixed at 1/3 oz per gallon, instead of 1 oz per gallon like Talstar P, so it goes a lot further and ends up being a bit cheaper per finished gallon. I hope that helps. Be well my friend.

[@ridemfast7625]

Very informative video! Do these products leave residue, a film or discoloration on the paint? I have 2"-3" rocks around the perimeter of the foundation of house. Can I spray only the rocks and not the house? I am painting the house and have a lot of sweat and money into the paint jop and prefer not to put anything on the paint:) The house is sealed very well and very few pests come inside the house. The goal is keeping spiders from crawling up the house, under the eaves, and leaving webs everywhere.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

These products leave very little residue or trace that they were ever applied. They don’t dry completely clear, but you will not notice any difference in the paint color and they will not stain any surfaces on your house. If you get some on the window glass, you will be able to see it, but is will wash off easily. Coincidentally, I just finished painting my entire house about three weeks ago and the first thing that I did after I was finished was I treated my house with Taurus SC. There is no way to tell that it was treated. I think if you just spray the rocks that around your house that is probably not going to be effective. You definitely want to treat the ground from the foundation out about 18 inches and you want to soak the area where the foundation and the dirt meet really well. It is also a very good idea to treat up the wall at least 18 inches as well. If it's just spiders that you are after, then you can purchase a cobweb duster and a pole and just go around the house about every 30 days and knock them down. I will give you a link to one. I hope that helps. Be well my friend. Cobb Webb Duster Head: Cobb Webb Duster Head | Solutions Pest & Lawn (solutionsstores.com) Extension Pole: Extender Pole Webster 10 Ft | Solutions Pest & Lawn (solutionsstores.com)

[@sanjaysaxena5959]

Thanks for sharing the great video. Had a question though.. We had a water damage and had to remove the sheetrock (till 2 feet from the floor) in the entire first floor. The exposed studs were professionally cleaned and dried. I was wondering if I can put these termite killer pellets across the opened up sections of the wall before installing new sheetrock, wanted to check if that is a good idea or if there is any downside to it. It will be awesome to get your opinion. Thanks in advance!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Hi Sanjay. The termite granules are for exterior use only. However, you can treat all exposed wood in the walls with Bora-Care and I highly recommend that you do it. After you treat with Bora-Care, the treatment is permanent and that wood can never have termites or any other wood destroying bugs ever again. Also, Bora-Care is 100 percent safe to use when you follow label directions. You can obtain it from DoMyOwn.com or Solutons Pest & Lawn. Solutions sells it a bit cheaper. I will place links below. Mix it one to one and apply with a garden sprayer. Always mix it in a bucket and not in the sprayer. There are some good videos on how to apply it and I recommend that you watch one. I will place a link below for a video that I like. I hope that helps. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching. www.domyown.com/boracare-p-100.html www.solutionsstores.com/bora-care How to apply Bora-Care: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3eblWCmgZagiJo

[@sanjaysaxena5959]

@@GuysPestSolutions thanks for your advise. Will follow through and will go ahead with your recommendations.

[@jasonday6796]

Great video!! Would you say Talstar- P is safe for use on a log cabin? Treating the wood around the window and doors? Thank you very much. Again thank you for the information.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Yes. It is very safe. You should treat the log cabin the exact same way as any other house. If you would like to know more about pesticide safety, I have a video on the subject that I made for folks who are concerned about using pesticides. I give you the truth about the safety of pesticides. Which ones are safe and which ones are not and why. I will give you a link to it in case you are interested. Thanks for watching. Be well my friend. How Dangerous are Pesticides Really?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2jRfYJsf9iSabM

[@royjohnson9043]

hi Guy, great videos. Was wondering if you knew if you could mix talstar p and tekko pro together and apply at the same time? Using for american roaches

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Yes you can. American roaches are easy to get rid of. As you know, they are an outside roach, and they do not usually survive well indoors. The reason you see them inside sometimes is because they are trying to escape the weather outside. Most of the time, they will just die on their own if you do absolutely nothing inside. They can infest your home, but it is fairly unusual. I suggest that you wait about a month before you do any treatment inside. If the problem persists, then you can simply apply Nibor-D on all surfaces inside your cabinets where you are seeing the activity. You can also puff boric acid into all the cracks and crevices. After that, apply any gel bait that you like in areas where you are seeing the activity. Just use small dots of the bait and place them about 12 inches apart where you are seeing the activity. To prevent the problem, you need to treat the outside of your home. You can simply treat the building, but it is more effective if you treat the entire yard. I will give you a link to my new video on how to treat the exterior of the house and a link to my video on how to treat your yard. Personally, I do both of those things because, not only will it stop American cockroaches, it will also prevent almost every other kind of bug from entering your house. If you are treating your yard with a hose end sprayer, you can just go ahead and treat the exterior of your house with it as well. It is super-fast to do it that way and it will not cause any harm to you or the environment. That being said, I have to tell you that you are not supposed to do it that way because it exceeds label recommendations, but it really doesn't hurt anything. It can get on your windows easily though and make them look hazy. To avoid that, just get a pump-up garden sprayer and fill it using the stream setting on the hose end sprayer. It will come out at the correct dilution rate. Now you can neatly treat around the windows. The new video on treating the house and the video on the yard use Bifen products. If you use the hose end sprayer, then you do not need the Bifen IT that is shown at the start of the video. Just use the Bifen XTS. That's what I do. I hope that helps. Be well my friend. Video on how to treat the exterior of your house: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6Ddp2apYraqotk Video on how to treat your yard: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZrJoIeLasmgppI Nibor-D: www.domyown.com/nibord-insecticide-p-2410.html Boric acid: www.domyown.com/boractin-insecticide-powder-p-2207.html Roach bait: www.domyown.com/advion-cockroach-gel-bait-p-304.html

[@royjohnson9043]

@@GuysPestSolutions you are such a gift to the KZbin and pest control community. I appreciate your thoughtful input. Good help is hard to come around these days. Will definitely be trying these tips. Thankfully i haven’t seen a roach inside my home (yet)..but i occasionally would see a dead American roach in the garage..and sometimes on its back in the drive way. Very strange and unsure why they’re even here.

[@johnholdburg6008]

Excellent - Do you have any tips for trailer on slab wit wood decks around them? Thank You so much, Great series of Videos

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Hi John. It works the same way with slabs or any concrete surface. Just use the product around the slab as shown. It is also the same for decks, except it's great if you can actually get under the deck and apply the product along the slab where the deck is attached to the trailer. Also, it's a good idea to place the product around all the deck posts. If you cannot get under the deck, then it would be a good idea to remove a deck board next to the trailer to get the product next to the slab. However, if you cannot do that either, then just use the product around the deck. Sorry that it took a week to answer this, but KZbin held your question for review. I have no idea why, but I just received it this minute. Sometimes they do that and in a couple of cases they didn't let me answer for some reason. I am working with them to try to resolve the problem. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.

[@stevek2645]

Guy , thank you much for sharing your knowledge . I have a suspended ceiling in by basement which allows me easy access to the floor beams of the house . What is the best product and method to treat as preventative maintenance for termites on the inside of the house ? TIA for any info

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Sorry that it took so long to answer this. KZbin keeps holding your comments for review. Please contact me at my email if you have other questions to be sure that I receive them. My email is [e-mail]. Please note that it's not gmail. Just mail. This way I can be sure to get back to you in a more timely manner. If you have a suspended ceiling you can treat all the wood above it with Bora-Care. That is a permanent treatment that never stops working. I do not have a video on it, but I will place a link below for someone else's video. You need to mix it one to one in a bucket and then apply it with a garden sprayer. They say you can mix it one to five, but don't do it. After use, be sure to rinse out the sprayer really well or it will clog up. I hope that helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ7VkJR7pMmsnsk

[@audi_kid]

Great video ! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! New home owner and I’m stoked learning !

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Congratulations of the new house. How exciting. Please let me know if you have any questions. Also, please do the termite treatment every year. I will place a link below for it. Be well my friend. DIY Termite Treatment for under $50: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmjViJKKiKd7gJY

[@audi_kid]

@@GuysPestSolutions thank you so much! I will definitely do! I worked in the automotive industry and preventive maintenance is a must!!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Yes. Very much the same thing. Be well my friend. Enjoy that new house.

[@chuckgonyeau9675]

I watched your video on termite control using Bayer termite killer. My ? I have river rock around my house. Do I need to rake it away and treat the dirt or just apply and water it in. Thanks great information Chuck

[@GuysPestSolutions]

It depends upon what is under the river rock. If it's just dirt, then you should be fine. However, if you have a weed barrier under there, then you need to know if that barrier will allow water to pass through. If it does, then you were good to go. Otherwise, you would need to pull it back. Keep in mind that for the granules to work you need to have dirt around most of the house and that dirt needs to be porous enough to allow water to seep into the ground fairly quickly. To find out if the dirt around your house is porous enough, just dig a small hole next to the house that is about 4 inches deep, 8 inches long, and just the width of the shovel. Fill the hole with water and watch to see how fast it drains down into the ground. If it seeps into the ground fairly quickly, then the granules should work just fine. However, if it just kind of sits there, then the granules would not be a good choice, and you should consider trenching. If it turns out that you need to trench, then please watch my video on how to do that correctly. Trenching is a lot more work, but it only costs about $100 to do an average size home, and it lasts 5 to 10 years. Most people can trench an entire house in one day, but you can take up to a month to get it done, and you can literally do just 10 feet at a time. Make sure that you buy the correct granules. You need the ones that have imidacloprid as the active ingredient. A lot of the Home Depot and Lowes stores no longer sell the correct granules, but you can get them from Amazon. I will give you a link to them. If you do not have an active infestation already, you may want to also consider using monitoring stations around your home. I use both the granules and the monitoring stations. I will give you a link to my video on how to make them for under 50 cents each. I put them around my entire house for less than $25. I hope that helps. Be well my friend. Termite granules: www.amazon.com/dp/B000RUIJYM?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_k1_1_6&amp=&crid=157C3RV0MY0AK&amp=&sprefix=termit Video on how to trench for subterranean termites: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKqainuflJyNbsk Video on how to make monitoring stations: kzbin.info/www/bejne/narIY2qXja2Fqbs

[@chuckgonyeau9675]

@@GuysPestSolutions thanks again Chuck

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. Be well my friend.

[@brittanyspangler5206]

Very helpful, thank you! We just moved into a house and have been finding all sorts of creepy crawlies, carpenter ants being one now that it’s spring time. Might be a silly question, but I gave 2 little dogs - how long before it’s safe to allow them outside? I wouldn’t want them to get anything on them while they’re outside the house.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

All pesticides are safe for pets after they dry. Please watch my video on the subject. I will give you a link to it. Also, please watch my video on how to treat carpenter ants. Do the carpenter ant treatment instead of this treatment. I hope that helps. Be well Brittany. The truth about using pesticides video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2jRfYJsf9iSabM How to treat carpenter ants video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipacc4h5lq6EkLs

[@waynepowell567]

Excellent advice and presentation. Thanks for the edification and guidance, Nicely done.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thank you so much for those kind words. Greatly appreciated.

[@marwanhaddad7783]

Thank you Guy for the informative videos. I have pine straws surrounding the house with bushes. Will the provided pest and termite solution works on top of pine straws or need to clear it first?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Hi Marwan. Treating over pine straw with these products should be fine. Just be sure to use enough of the product. You want to soak it really good where the foundation meets the dirt and you want to be sure that you use enough so that the liquid gets through the pine straw to the ground. The bugs are going to be traveling under the pine straw, so that's where the product needs to be. Naturally, moving the pine straw is a sure thing and will take less treatment, but I think just soaking it really good would do the job too. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@miltonwoodward4098]

How are you Guy. Watched your General Pest Control and Termite Treatment videos. I brought Taurus Cl and Bayer Termite Granules. Ready to apply question: Should I do general treatment first or Bayer termite granules first. My thinking is that I would do granules watering in since the first treatment. Then let dry, allowing general spray to cover on top of the ground. Thanks in advance for your comments.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Hi Milton. I'm sorry that I did not get back to you, but your question never got to me because KZbin held it up for review. I didn't know that they did that. I am working on fixing the problem. You could apply either product first, but how you do it does matter somewhat. If you apply the granules first, you need to be careful that you don't wash them away with the liquid pesticide. Also, if you apply the liquid pesticide first, then you don't want to wash it away when you water in the granules. Kind of a catch 22. So, I suggest that you apply the granules first and water it in lightly about four times to be sure that the granules dissolve and begin to leach into the soil. Now that they cannot be washed away, go ahead and apply lots of the liquid pesticide. Again, I am so sorry for the delay in the response. Now that I know that KZbin holds some of the questions for review, I will take a look at that box every day. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.

[@miltonwoodward4098]

@@GuysPestSolutions Great hearing from you. I thought that you had tired from my questions. Congrats on getting some KZbin sponsorship you deserve it. I was still puzzled as to how the pellets worked. The support group didn't (couldn't) answer my questions. In fact, tried to switch me to the liquid product. Can you comment in more detail about how the pellets work? Also, 6 inches from my foundation, is still under the eves and completely dry. Should it go back over my treatment 4 times as you indicated in your latest answer to me?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Hi Milton, Guess what? KZbin held this question for review again, but I was able to find it. However, they would not let me answer it without making me jump through some hoops. It took me about ten minutes to get around the blocks they put in my way. I really wish they would stop doing that. Someone else asked me a question that was held for review and now that one's totally gone. It's very annoying. Anyway, you don't want the granules six inches away from the foundation, you want it right up to the foundation, but you want the band to be six inches wide. That is to say, you sprinkle the pellets so that they actually touch the side of the foundation and you make a six inch wide band around the home. It can be a bit more than that if you like. You can't use too much, but you can use too little. You don't want the liquid. It's just not going to work. The reason the granules work is because they will leach into the ground after being watered. The water melts the granules and then they saturate the ground for several inches down. Since subterranean termites MUST return to the ground fairly often to obtain the moisture that they need to survive and to feed the queen and other termites in the colony, they will take some of the BioAdvanced Termite Killer back to the colony with them and they will share it with the other termites, including the queen. This will result in the death of the queen and the rest of the colony. The colony is always under ground and never in your home. They live in the ground and just like to go out to eat. Unfortunately for you, their favorite restaurant is your house. The process is slow, but 100 percent effective. You can expect it to take four to eight weeks for the colony to die out. It's always a good idea to water in the pellets if you are using the product for the first time or if you have an active infestation. Do not over water. You don't want to wash away the pellets. However, you can water three or four times, lightly, just to ensure that the pellets dissolve. Don't forget your driveways and walkways. You want to catch everything that I talk about in my video. As for the ads, I have mixed feelings about them. I think they are important because that's how KZbin stays in business, but they can be somewhat annoying. I'm not exactly getting rich from them though. So far they have only produced about $30 for me personally and KZbin won't even send me a check until it hits at least $100. I have way more than that tied up in time and equipment to do the videos. As you know, I refuse to accept any compensation from companies that manufacture or sell pesticides or services. I could make some serious money if I stooped to that level, but folks would understandably lose faith in me, thinking that I am recommending products for profit. A lot of people tell me that I should do it because everybody else does, but my integrity is not for sale. So, I am okay with the KZbin ads, but I do not endorse the products that are advertised in that way on my channel and none of those companies pay me directly. Meanwhile, should KZbin ever actually send me a check, I plan to plow it back into making more videos and I will not use it for personal gain. I hope that helps.

[@osinkolu02]

Hi Guy, for those with kids that play with dirt outside the home, what precautions should we keep in mind? How long after treatment should kids be allowed to go out and play? Thanks so much for this video. Truly helped.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

That's a great question and a very important one as well. The answer is that both pesticides are perfectly safe after they dry. So, keep the kids inside while you are applying the pesticide and don't let them out until it is dry. If the kids are just playing on the treated dirt, that's fine. However, if there is a particular place where the kids like to actually DIG in the dirt, then out of an abundance of caution, you may want to just skip that particular area. For example, I would not treat a sandbox that the kids are playing in. The only exception to this would be if the area where the kids are digging has activity such as ants or other pests that can either bite your children or invade your home. In this case you can treat with the Talstar P. The Talstar P is a much safer product than the Taurus SC and it is a nonirritant to skin. Getting dirt on your skin that was treated with Talstar P will not cause any harm to children. Still, if you have a dirt area that the kids routinely dig in and there are no visible bugs, then there is no reason to treat it. If there are bugs, then I think treating with the Talstar P is a better option than letting the kids play with the bugs, particularly if these bugs will bite or invade your home. Again, if the kids are not digging, but just playing on the dirt, then treating it with Talstar P is fine. In fact, you can treat the entire lawn with Talstar P every month to control all sorts of bugs, like mosquitoes, and the lawn will be perfectly safe for the kids to play on after it dries. You may want to check out my video on how to treat your lawn super fast with a garden hose sprayer. I show you how to do it in my mosquito video. I will place a link below in case you are interested. Thanks for watching and please click on that share button and let others know that I am always here to help. I will always answer any question, on any pest, for anybody, anytime, even if I do not have a video on it, and as you can see, I will take the time to explain everything in detail. About 84 percent of my viewers come from kind people like you who shared me. Only about 16 percent of my views come from folks who are searching for information. My goal is to help everybody that I possibly can, so the more the word gets out, the more people I can help. Be well my friend. Mosquito video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpzOo4qVqdF_ock

[@osinkolu02]

@@GuysPestSolutions Thank you for being a blessing!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Always my pleasure. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

[@reddfoxx2601]

Hi there! I first want to say thank you so much for this video!!!... but if you don't mind I would like to share a situation I currently have.. and had a few months back. I live in N.C. and my home is about a year old. The builder put sod in the front and part of the side yard. My home is on a corner lot so I have a decent sized yard. I have some grass now but it's very patchy. When I walk my yard notice that I have a lot of large ant hills which might explain my issue I had a few months ago. My kitchen was crawling with ants they were coming out from behind my stove, my upper cabinets, and out of the electrical sockets... it was a sight to see. I keep my home very clean so I didn't have any crumbs out to "feed" the ants.. Later the next day I noticed lots of ants crawling on the baseboard in my laundry room which is on the 2nd floor.....it looked like hundreds of them were in a basket full of clean clothes that was on the floor in my laundry room. I ended up throwing the entire basket of clothes away 😡 it was just too much to try to deal with. The ants are not in the house now, but I think that's only because the weather is cooling off ??🤔 and my fear is once Spring/Summer comes back around I will face the same problem. My current problem is Silverfish in my house. I am killing at least 4 or 5 a day!! And it is so annoying...I also have had a few centipede looking creatures in my garage... and lastly the darn spiders. I am terribly afraid of spiders and my neighbor killed a huge brown recluse for me that was on my front porch and I had another on my patio that I drowned using the Ortho Home Defense spray..this was all within days of each other about 3 weeks ago. I will be honest, I am quite uncomfortable in my home and a bit paranoid to even sit outside and enjoy this beautiful fall weather we are having because I'm scared for myself and family of one of us getting bit by those god awful spiders or the lingering ants that are still around. Lastly, they builder has a contract with some termite company here. I have these round green plastic looking inserts pushed down in the yard all around the house... maybe about 7 total... they said it's where they inject the termite repellent.. if I can get those green things opened myself can I use any of the products in this video for termite prevention inside the green things in the yard? (Sorry I'm not sure what they are called) And if you have any suggestions on how I can prevent another ant infestation in my home..and get the ant hills out of my yard... how to get rid of these horrible spiders, and these annoying silverfish in my house?? Sorry for the long post...I just wanted to be descriptive as possible for any feedback if you have the time. Thanks again for this great video!!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Oh my, you have some real pest problems. I am so sorry that you are going through this. Let's see if we can get some of this unpacked for you. As bad as it all seems, I think we can get control over all of it. Let's start with the ants. Before you can effectively treat them you need to figure out the species. This is not as difficult as you might imagine. Just catch one without crushing it or spraying it with pesticide and have a look at it with a magnifying glass. Take note of how large it is. If it's a really big, black ant, then they could be carpenter ants. If they are much smaller, then you may be looking at a fairly common kind of ant that likes to colonize inside your home. Take note of the color of the body parts. Ants have three body parts. A head, a thorax, and an abdomen. The body parts can be all the same color or they can be different colors. Just write back to me and let me know the approximate length of the ant and the color of the body segments. Also, take note of the area between the thorax and the abdomen and see if there are any humps between those body parts. If there are, then let me know if there is one or two humps. Armed with this information, we can pretty much devise a treatment plan. Most ants and other pests typically live outside, but will enter the home when they do not like the climate conditions outside. So, you should do the treatment described in this video as soon as possible. Start with the Taurus SC. Three months later, treat with the Talstar P. Three months after that, treat with the Taurus SC again, and so forth. You must treat every three months and you must alternate the products. I was not clear on that in the video. If the ants are living outside, then this will stop them cold. Now, let's talk about those ant mounds in the yard. They could be fire ants and those could be the ants that are entering your home. In any event, they are very easy to treat. I have a video on how to treat fire ants and it only costs about $10 to treat your entire yard. This will work even if these are not fire ants. This stuff will kill off any kind of anthill. I will place a link below for the video. This product works overnight, so the ants will be dead the next day. So, wait about 48 hours and then treat the entire lawn with the Talstar P. You just need to use a garden hose sprayer that will dispense the pesticide. I will provide a link for a good garden hose sprayer. Mix the Talstar P one part Talstar to one part water. To do this, just fill the sprayer container half way with Talstar and then top it off with the water and shake it up after you screw it back on the sprayer. It helps to put a dye in too, so that you can be sure that the product is being dispensed. I will give you a link for that as well. Set the sprayer for two ounces per gallon or four tablespoons. Then just spray down the entire lawn with it. This will kill off every bug in the entire lawn. Repeat the process every time you notice that you are getting ants roaming around outside. I usually do it about every 60 days, but I live in Florida and we have a lot of ants and other pests. You may only need to do it every 90 days. Just use your best judgement. Silverfish are also an outside pest that will enter the home when they do not like the weather outside, but they may remain in the home and actually breed in the home. So, the exterior treatment will prevent new ones, but you are going to need to treat the ones you already have. I do not have a video on silverfish yet, but Solutions Pest and Lawn has a fairly good one. I will place a link below for it. Keep in mind that silverfish love moisture, so running the air conditioning and keeping it cool in the home will help to deter them because the air conditioning will remove a lot of moisture from the air. Also, they don't mention this in the video, but you can put some of the Talstar P that you mix up for the outside treatment and put it in a spray bottle. Then, in addition to what they show in the video, just spray the baseboards where you are seeing the problem. Also, these guys love books, cardboard boxes, stacked or filed paper, and so forth. So, have a look at these items to find places where they may be hiding. I know this may sound crazy, but if you have a book that has silverfish, just put the book in a plastic bag and tie it off with a string. Don't use a metal twisty tie. Then put it in the microwave for a couple of minutes, along with a half cup of water. Microwaves need liquids in them or you can damage the unit, so don't forget the half cup of water. The cup of water should not be in the bag. Silverfish also have water in them, so the microwave will literally cook them to death, while leaving the book unharmed. Microwaves only heat water and not paper. If the book is wet, then the moisture will get hot, but not enough to damage the book. Two minutes should do the trick. Now for the spiders. They are super easy to get rid of and control. First, they must be getting in from the outside, so the exterior treatment will prevent most of the new ones from coming in. To get rid of the existing ones, just spray the webs with Raid Flying Insect Killer. You can get it anywhere. It works fast, so just wait about 10 minutes and then remove the webs with a broom or dust mop. You should also spray behind the headboards of the beds and under the beds as well. Also, spray under and behind the couch and other furniture as well. Just fog the heck out of those areas. Do one room at a time, so you don't need to stay in that room while the mist is settling. It will have a smell, but that is not harmful. You just don't want to breath in the mist. It's just that easy. After you do the exterior treatment, you will find that spiders are no longer a problem. The exterior treatment will also prevent brown lacrosse spiders as well. Not to mention things like American cockroaches and wasps too. Finally, let's address the termite stations around the house. Those things do not repel termites. What they do is monitor for termites. Typically there is no bait or poison in them at all, but rather something like cardboard, wood, or a nonpoisonous bait that will attract termites. The idea is to check the stations every couple of months for activity. If there are termites in the stations, then the pest controller switches to a bait that will kill the entire colony. They work well, but they are not worth paying for. If you are getting charged a monthly or yearly fee, then you can discontinue that service. All you need to do is apply BioAdvanced Termite Killer granules to the perimeter of the house every year and you will never have termites. So, it only costs about $50 a year and you are good to go. It's way cheaper than paying for that monitoring service and it's super easy to do. I happen to have a video on that as well and I will place a link below for it. Okay. There was a lot to cover there and I hope I addressed all your questions. Please get back to me regarding what the ants look like that are inside the house and I will explain how to treat for them. Again, I am so sorry that you are having this problem. Guy Silverfish treatment video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3LKdWetirh1ibs Fire ant video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIPIfYqriZKdmbM Termite video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmjViJKKiKd7gJY Fire ant killer: smile.amazon.com/Ortho-0275510-Fire-Killer-Bottles/dp/B000A0UCRG/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=27KIRF29JZH7H&dchild=1&keywords=fire%2Bant%2Bkiller%2Boutdoor&qid=1635603842&s=lawn-garden&sprefix=fire%2Bant%2Bkiller%2Clawngarden%2C198&sr=1-2-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzREhQNFZCU1dDSDRYJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTY4Mzg3M1VHSzZDWko3VDU1OCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDg1OTAzTzUxRFhWNUFDUEVTJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1 Garden hose sprayer: smile.amazon.com/dp/B00UER1S64?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details Dye: smile.amazon.com/Liquid-Harvest-Concentrated-Pattern-Indicator/dp/B01G7M309M/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=pesticide%2Bdye&qid=1635604007&qsid=138-7919286-1879216&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-4&sres=B01G7M309M%2CB0049IE33Y%2CB08BJ9H6Y7%2CB078GZ8PHJ%2CB000OWB2PQ%2CB07JBRJH79%2CB004XDHRCE%2CB082MPZ8D1%2CB014M9OPYQ%2CB0049I2FPM%2CB077B7KBMC%2CB01N7KSXHX%2CB00ARKSABO%2CB08XYV5XR7%2CB07GLVWYDM%2CB07TPBJBNB%2CB0742MW5G6%2CB00555SR9Q%2CB002Y6BC1O%2CB07XLM4FWL&th=1

[@reddfoxx2601]

@@GuysPestSolutions Thank you so very much for taking the time to read my message and responding with very descriptive details to each question I had. I really, really appreciate that. I did have a change to take a quick picture of one of the ants that was in my garage yesterday. It was black, it's body seemed to be larger in the back and smaller as it went up towards it head, it also had long antennas sticking out of it's head. It was a medium sized ant. The ants in my yard are kinda smaller and look brownish red, I believe they are red ants. I couldn't get too close and I honestly was a little scared because it was so many of them. My boyfriend shook some Sevin dust on them ( that stuff from Lowe's Home Improvement store... and poured white vinegar on the ant hill) I'm pretty sure that wasn't the best remedy, but that's all we had around the house at the time. I am definitely going to purchase the Taurus and Telstar solutions and the sprayer and we are going to get to work. I want to do everything in our power so I can feel comfortable in and outside of our home. I did forget to mention that I have an attic, will I need to get someone to walk around and spray in the attic as well? The ants that were in my laundry room which is on the 2nd floor I have no idea where they were coming from, but my attic access door is in my laundry room. When we had the ant infestation in the laundry room during the summer they looked as if they were coming from between the floor and baseboard.. I know I mentioned I had no idea where they were coming from, when I say that I mean are they coming from inside the walls, drywall between the insulation?? That's what had me puzzled. I am willing to do whatever it takes and what myself and my boyfriend are able to do to keep all these critters out of our house preferably out of our yard . I know all insects have a purpose in being on the earth, but they are not welcome in our home. 🙂 Thank you so much again for your help!!! You are very kind sir.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

I will bet that the ants outside are fire ants and the best way to get rid of them is to treat each mound with Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer. Just watch the video I listed in my last response. This will literally kill all the ants overnight. If you want to know for sure if these are fire ants, just take a stick and knock off the top of the ant mound. If thousands of ants quickly appear and are swarming all over the place, then these are definitely fire ants. Without actually looking at the black ants in the house, I would bet that they are carpenter ants. If they are all black and are about 1/4 to 5/8 inches long, then they are most likely carpenter ants. This is a big problem and it sounds like you have a very extensive infestation that needs to be treated right away. I happen to have a video on how to do this and I will place a link to it below. If these gals (The are all female) are in the attic, then they are busy tunneling through your roof rafters and that can result in a catastrophic failure of the roof. So, this is very serious and not something you can wait on. You need to get going with it right away. It is important to follow all the steps in my video. Everything I recommend is done for a reason, so do not skip any part of the treatment. You need to treat all parts of the house, including the attic and even areas where you have not see the ants. Now, carpenter ants like wet wood, so if these gals are in the attic, that would also suggest a roof leak or high moisture content between the rafters and any covering over them like drywall. Often times homeowners will put a covering directly onto rafters in an attic without allowing for airflow on the rafters. When you cover up rafters you need to install air vents. Failure to do this will result in high humidity in the enclosed space and that will result in rotting wood and carpenter ants. So, the best thing you can do is to get a licensed inspector or general contractor to have a look at the construction of the roof to see if there is adequate airflow to the rafters. At the same time, they can evaluate if there is sufficient structural damage to warrant repairs. If the proper venting was not installed, then that needs to be done right away. This is not a job that most homeowners should attempt themselves because it is important to have roof venting for exit air and soffit venting for intake air. So, you really need to know what you are doing. If work needs to be done, then please take the time to get at least three estimates. Prices from contractors can vary quite a bit. I am so sorry that you are having this problem and I don’t mean to frighten you, but it is important that you understand what may be going on here and how dangerous it may be. Please let me know if you need any guidance to help you through any of this. I am always here to help in anyway possible and I’m not going anywhere. Feel free to use me as much as you need to. Carpenter ant video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipacc4h5lq6EkLs

[@Meenadevidasi]

Wow. Laying it all out for us. Thanks so much.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. I appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching. Please let me know if you have any questions about any pests that may be of concern for you. I am always here to help. Be well my friend.

[@datrudon]

Good day great video 👍. What can I use inside my house? I have pharoah ants and fire ants in my home.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Hi Tony. Let's talk about the pharaoh ants first. When it comes to ants, the best way to go after them is bait. It's pretty easy really. You should use a combination of a sweet bait and a protein bait. I will include a link below to the ones I use. You can get them from Amazon, DoMyOwn.com, or Solutions Pest & Lawn, and the prices sometimes vary, so you can check all of them if you like. With pharaoh ants you should be seeing a trail. Just place the bait where you are seeing the ants and they will do the rest. It can take several days to work because the workers need to take the bait to the queen and the other ants in the colony. I am not a big fan of shooting pesticides inside and they are not as effective against ants anyway. If you do want to use pesticide, then you can use Talstar P. With regard to the fire ants, it's best to bait them as well and what I use is Amdro Fire Ant Bait. You can get it at Lowes, Home Depot, maybe even Walmart. You can also order it on Amazon. Again, just place it where you are seeing the activity. Now, if they are coming in through a bathroom window and not getting into your food in any way, then let me know. That would be a tough nut to crack and I will need to provide further guidance. I hope that helps. Advion ant bait gel (sweet bait): smile.amazon.com/Argentine-Carpenter-Cornfield-Harvester-Pavement/dp/B00TXFE4RI/ref=sr_1_7?crid=3H7KF1QQDAF3W&dchild=1&keywords=advion+ant+baits+indoor&qid=1617785451&sprefix=advion+ant+baits+indoor%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-7 Advance 375A ant bait (protein bait): smile.amazon.com/Advance-375a-Select-Granular-Bait/dp/B003EAP02G/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-rsf1_0?crid=3MEIUFYMDWRXF&cv_ct_cx=advance+375a+granular+ant+bait&dchild=1&keywords=advance+375a+granular+ant+bait&pd_rd_i=B003EAP02G&pd_rd_r=8b36f81c-40cf-42eb-afe7-6a9de4d66673&pd_rd_w=gfSaF&pd_rd_wg=uIEzj&pf_rd_p=5168df84-062d-4bdf-8a6e-2680813bd42f&pf_rd_r=C56CT8DHG3A23ZKDMW02&psc=1&qid=1617785638&sprefix=advance+375%2Caps%2C187&sr=1-1-7bf78e84-8ef2-4f13-9926-bee5153e81cb

[@datrudon]

@@GuysPestSolutions thanks for the information.

[@suzyb.3807]

Great video. What would you recommend for getting rid of roaches inside your home? I've used Raid sprays, bait, gels, motels, and Home Defense. Some die but don't clear away.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

It depends upon what species of roach you have. I may be able to help you with that, but I need to see a photo of one of the roaches. Please send a photo to my email and I will identify it for you and tell you how to treat for them. My email is [e-mail]. Please note that this is not gmail. It's just mail. Sorry that it took so long to answer you. Your comment was help for review by KZbin. I don't know why. When that happens it's best to contact me through email anyway. Thanks for watching.

[@osvaldotrevino1991]

Which product do you recommend for ants? Tiny dark red ants thats sting pretty good. And what if you mix more product to water than the recommended? For outdoor use and preventing them to come inside.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

What you are describing sounds like fire ants. They can and do invade houses sometimes. You didn't tell me where you live, but I'm guessing it's in the south. Please tell me if you are seeing fire ant mounds outside and please tell me if they are entering the house. If you mix the pesticide too strong, all it really does is waste money, unless you are targeting a really resistant pest, like scorpions. Your comment was held for review, which made it hard to find and respond to. Please email me at [e-mail], to ensure that I can get back to you. Also, please include your KZbin name in the email, so I know who you are. Thanks. Be well my friend.

[@vicentegomez205]

Can I use Talstar P and Taurus SC in the same area. I'm going to spray Talstar on the house and taurus SC in the yard to try and combat an ant problem

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You can use Talstar P and Taurus SC in the same area, but not at the same time. You kind of have it backwards. You should use the Taurus SC on the house and the Talstar P for the yard, but I have a better solution for you. Forget all of this and go with Bifen XTS. You can use it for both the yard and the house, and you can apply it with a hose end sprayer that will make it super-fast and easy. I have a video on how to treat your yard and another one on how to treat your house with Bifen XTS and a hose end sprayer. The beginning of the house video shows Bifen IT and the end of the video shows Bifen XTS. To use Bifen XTS on the house, you can simply use the hose end sprayer, but that can get on the windows and make them look hazy. To treat around the windows with a tank sprayer, simply use the hose end sprayer to fill the tank sprayer. The product comes out of the hose end sprayer in the correct dilution rate. I will give you the links to these videos. Sorry for the late response. I got hit with hurricane Milton and it made a mess of things. Everyone is okay though and no major damage. Just a lot of cleanup. Video on how to treat your house with Bifen products: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6Ddp2apYraqotk Video on how to treat your yard: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZrJoIeLasmgppI

[@arnoldbooker8473]

Thanks for the information,this eas very helpful!

[@daguambombbomb3157]

Hi Guy. Thank you for the info. I live on Guam We have rain almost year round. Lots of rain. Which system would be best for my climate, Bait station, granules, or liquid. Thank you

[@GuysPestSolutions]

If you are talking about termites, then you may not be able to get the granules there. I think they are only for sale in the States. If you have an existing infestation, then how you handle that will depend on the species. You have at least three different species of termites where you live and they each get treated differently. The granules only work for subterranean termites anyway. You could also have drywood or Formosan termites, and maybe a species that I am not familiar with. So, you need to start by determining the species. If you have any damage, try to dig out a specimen with a red head. Those are the soldiers and they are the easiest to identify. If you have any mud tubes, you may be able to obtain a specimen by breaking open the mud tube. Google "termite soldier species in Guam" and see if you can find photos of the different ones that are know to exist there. You should be able to identify the species because the heads are usually quite different on the soldiers. If you have a species that I am familiar with, then I can probably tell you how to treat it. Just let me know what you find out. If you do not have an active infestation, and you just want to do a preventive treatment, then I can tell you an easy way to monitor for subterranean termites. There is also a way to prevent drywood termites, but it's a bit more work. I hope that helps. Be well my friend.

[@proudalbanian4ever]

Hi Guy. I bought both products that you recommend. Will any of them work against cockroaches? If I spray Talstar P on grass instead of bifen T, will it work the same? Thank you again for your great videos

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Yes. These products work very well to kill cockroaches. You won't get any roaches coming into the house after you apply these products. The Talstar P is the exact same product as the Bifen IT. No difference at all, except that the Bifen has a slight odor to it. That goes away after it dries. So, either one can be applied to your entire yard, including ornamental plants and the lawn. I hope that helps. Be well my friend.

[@Tomslick808]

Is it ok to use this inside the garage where we park our car? One more question… what makes it dangerous to use inside the house? Appreciate your help and insight!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You can use Talstar P inside the garage. You can even use it in the house. I would not use Taurus SC. Talstar P is registered for inside use, but Taurus SC is not. I honestly do not know why you can't use Taurus SC indoors, but I will take their word for it. I am not a big believer in using pesticides indoors. It's a lot of work and you need to be careful when others are in the house while you are applying it. If you treat the outside every 2 or 3 months, then you will never have bugs inside to worry about, unless they fly in, or you carry them in. I hope that helps. Be well my friend.

[@Tomslick808]

@@GuysPestSolutions thank you my friend! Appreciate your advice and expertise! I have noticed a few silverfish and a Scorpion in my garage in Hawaii. Amazing how many different critters we have on this island. May God bless you and your family!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. Living in paradise certainly doesn't come without challenges. Not only must you deal with all sorts of bugs, but Hawaii has limited the sale of pesticides to licensed operators. So, it isn't easy to obtain the products you need. You might want to think about writing to your local law makers and point out that pesticides are no longer the hazard to people and the environment that they were in the 20th century. I have a video on it that you may want to watch. You may want to suggest to them, if they have concerns about misapplication, they could create a homeowner's license. They can create an online course that you can take in pesticide safety for unlicensed operators that would cover things like wearing protective equipment, proper disposal of used containers, places where pesticides should never be applied, like flowers, and that sort of thing. Then there could be a multiple-choice test at the end. People could read the information at their own pace, or they could create one or more videos on these subjects. I don't think they need to make it more than a couple of hours long to get it done. That would ease their concerns and make pest control affordable for people at the same time. I hope that helps. Be well my friend. Video on the truth about the hazards of pesticides: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2jRfYJsf9iSabM

[@Tomslick808]

@@GuysPestSolutions I just watched and liked your video! It gave me so much more peace of mind and more confidence to treat my house myself. You’re right about having less access to pesticides in Hawaii. I ordered my 20 oz bottle of Taurus SC online for $40 and had to pay $20 for shipping… but I trust your recommendation which is why I pulled the trigger. I have purchased Tempo Sc in April 2017 and have most of the concentrate still sitting on my shelf but assumed the potency has decreased given the shelf life, which is why I purchased the Taurus SC too. Tempo SC actually worked great, but I just was too lazy and scared of exposure that I only performed one treatment. I will definitely perform regular treatments now that I’ve watched your video and know that I will not die from exposure if used properly! Haha May our Lord Jesus Christ continue to bless you as you continue to bless others! Stay well my friend!

[@GuysPestSolutions]

The Tempo SC is probably still okay to use, but I would mix it 1 ounce per gallon. It lost some of its effectiveness, but it's unclear how much. I doubt if it lost more than 50%. So, I would use it up. If you like, you can rotate between the Taurus SC and the Tempo SC every 3 months until the Tempo SC is gone. I'm surprised you got a company to ship to you. Would you mind telling me who you ordered the Taurus SC from. I would like to pass that information on to others in Hawaii. Please don't worry about the pesticides. I have forgotten to wear my eye protection a few times and I got hit right in the face with pesticides, and right in my eyes. The first time I did that I started heading for the garden hose to rinse out my eyes, then I realized that it didn't even burn. It felt like I got water in my eyes, so I kept on working. No ill effects at all. I still wear eye protection, but the truth is that it's not as dangerous as many would like you to think it is. I get this stuff on my arms about 4 times a month and I have a foot condition that requires me to wear Crocs. So, my socks are usually soaked by the time I'm finished. I just take a shower and I'm fine. I've been doing this for years. I have never met a pest controller that got sick from the pesticides. That doesn't mean you should be careless with it, but I wouldn't lose any sleep worrying about getting sick from it either. Just be careful handling the concentrate. I wouldn't want that to get in my eyes. I hope that helps. Be well my friend.

[@Blaze49AzSd]

Hello Guy thanks for the videos. I just finished trenching and applying Tremidor as per instructions around perimeter of home. Now I’m planning to spray Fipro aerosol termite spray, (I have two termite tubes hanging on my Sheetrock ceiling in my bedroom. I drilled a few small holes in the Sheetrock walls but I’m feeling nervous after reading up on the toxicity of this spray. I did not spray as of yet . How toxic is this Fipro ? Is it safe to sleep in this room? Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks

[@GuysPestSolutions]

The Fipro is not toxic at all after it dries. You should wear rubber gloves and eye protection when you use it though. It really isn't any more toxic than regular laundry detergent, but you wouldn't want to get that in your eyes either. You are only supposed to use Fipro in cracks and crevices or in holes that you drill. Not as a surface treatment. It will not harm you after it dries and it is perfectly safe to sleep in a room where it was applied correctly. I hope that helps. Be well my friend.

[@shreyaroraa2234]

Hi I see professionals bringing 1 or 2gal of finished product in metal sprayer to spray around 3000 sq ft house. Is that enough? You said 20 Gal. That’s a lot different compared to 1 or 2 Gal of finished product.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

The 20 gallons was for two houses. My daughter lives next door. Maybe I forgot to mention that. I don't recall anymore. Anyway, an average house is going to take six to eight gallons, if done correctly. My place takes more because I treat three sheds as well. The pest controllers do not do the job correctly and that is why they don't use as much. For example, they do not treat the eaves and fascial boards. Also, they do not properly treat the area where the ground meets the dirt. They just do a light spray and that is going to allow some pests to get by. The only thing they will do with the eaves is to knock down the cobwebs. A lot of the time, they do not even treat around the windows and doors either. That is an invitation to drywood termites if you live in the deep south or west coast. You can also get carpenter ants that way as well. The treatment method I am suggesting will protect you from everything. I suggest alternating between the Taurus SC and the Talstar P every three months. Start with the Taurus SC and then three months later use the Talstar P, ten back to the Taurus SC, and so forth. The reason for the battery-operated sprayer is because it is way faster than one you pump up. It saves a lot of time. Let me know if you want recommendations on one. The ones in the video are no longer available. I hope that clears it up. Be well Shrey.

[@shreyaroraa2234]

@@GuysPestSolutions very helpful and informative reply. Thanks What’s your thoughts on new fancy micorencapsulation word being used for all the expensive herbicides like Demand, Fendona, Cycick. Worth alternating with those also?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

To be honest, I have never used them. I'm sure that they work really well, but they are a bit too pricey for my wallet. I don't think you would go wrong using them, but the cheaper alternatives work just fine as well.

[@tanyacaruana7917]

Gret video. Is N95 sufficient or should I use a respirator mask?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

An N95 is fine to use, but a respirator is a lot more comfortable, and it saves you money in the long run. I will give you a link to the one I use. It is very affordable. Be well Tanya. Respirator: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08YYFSMB2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

[@iGoldeneYe]

Very Informative Video. Thanks for taking the time to explain and share. Be safe.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. Be well my friend.

[@albundy3929]

excellent video. thanks! here in socal, it costs $200/quarter for pest control. how to you keep pests off patio furniture?

[@GuysPestSolutions]

What I do is treat the patio. I spray the concrete with whatever pesticide I am using and I spray the legs of the patio furniture. I also treat around the perimeter of the patio, the same way I do for the rest of the building. I hope that helps. Be well my friend.

[@albundy3929]

@@GuysPestSolutions yes, thanks.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Always my pleasure. Be well my friend.

[@kennybee99]

I realize never taking seriously enough- the PPE equip. [goggles, gloves, Mask etc.] and was a rather casual sprayer- almost reckless. I am now a smarter man for having watched this video. Consider something as easy as being positioned higher on a ladder- spraying downward, and never shooting overhead- it is so easy to have the wind blow the insecticide right back at you- when you stand downwind - so pick a calm day. Goggles and a decent mask- are a Must-have.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Thanks for that comment. I am very pleased that you shared this experience. The good news is that you can get away with some exposure to pesticides, so you will probably be okay. If you do it all the time, then you can get really sick from it. That's why the pros must wear PPE. Still, the best case is not to get any exposure that is not absolutely necessary. Naturally, breathing in the mist or getting it in your eyes is the worst thing you can do. Skin exposure is bad, but inhaling pesticides is the worst and getting it in your eyes definitely should be avoided. These materials are perfectly safe is handled properly. I am very happy that you chose to watch my video and I think you will find that treating every three months will keep all the bugs out of your home. I didn't mention it in the video, but you should alternate between the two products every three months. Start with the Taurus SC and then three months later use the Talstar P, then back to the Taurus SC three months after that and so forth. Thanks for watching. Be well my friend.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Great question. Legally, I cannot advise you to use the Taurus SC every three months because it is only labeled for use every six months. While it is true that using the Taurus SC every three months would probably be more effective than alternating products, the label is law, so I can't really tell you to do something like that. The problem with doing the Taurus SC treatment every six months and nothing else is that the Taurus SC treatment does not last six months. Not even close. I find that I usually get just about three to four months out of it. Since I cannot legally treat again with the Taurus SC, I do the next treatment with the Talstar P. The truth is that the Talstar P, in my opinion, does not work as well, but it does get the job done and it is labeled for use every three months. Don't get me wrong. The Talstar P is a very good pesticide and that's why I recommend it. It's just that the Taurus SC is better. So there you have it. What kind of guy would I be if I went around advising people to break the law? Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.

[@jonika6478]

Hi Guy, thank you for such informative videos! Do you have any advise for treating drywood termites? Is tenting the only solution that will truly get rid of them? Right now, the infestation seems to be only in one area of the house. I have heard good things about using Termidor foam. What can we do for the outside of the house? Any advise will be appreciated.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

Hi Jonika. This is quite an involved subject and I do know a lot about it. First let's talk about how you got drywood termites in the first place and how to avoid them in the future. Then I will go over all your options on how to treat them. Most of the time, these guys enter through the exterior of your home. They come in through cracks and crevices around windows, doors, pipe penetrations, the eves under the roof line, etc. You can also bring them in when you buy used furniture. They are easily prevented by never buying used furniture and by doing the treatment in this video every three months. Unfortunately, while this exterior treatment will prevent drywood termites, it cannot treat them after they get in. So let's talk about your treatment options. 1. Fumigation: Tenting and fumigating is the only sure-fire way to get it done 100 percent without fail, but it's expensive and most companies will not do it. They will either farm it out or just tell you that they can't do it. It's definitely worth getting an estimate for it though to see exactly what you are looking at in terms of cost. Keep in mind that, while this treatment will kill all the termites, it does nothing to prevent another infestation. You will need to do that yourself and, as I already explained, you can do that by treating the exterior of your home every three months and by never buying used furniture. If you go with fumigation, then try to find a company that specializes in it. Most pest control companies that offer it, actually subcontract it to someone else. It’s always best to avoid the middleman and work directly with the fumigation company. The advantage of this method is that it is a sure thing. The disadvantages are that it is somewhat dangerous, inconvenient (You need to vacate the home for several days.), and expensive. Prices vary upon a number of factors, but I have seen costs as low as $2500 and as high as $8000. 2. Bora-Care full treatment: There are just a few pest controllers out there that can do a Bora-Care treatment on the entire building, where they literally inject foam into all your walls, the attic, garage, window frames, etc. Bora-Care is a permanent treatment that never needs to be redone, but you really need to know what you are doing if you are doing the entire home that way. It's worth asking about, but you may not find anyone that knows how to do it. I will place a link below on a video on how it's done. The advantages of this method is that it is permanent, so you never need to worry about any kind of termites ever again, and you do not need to leave your home while the treatment is going on. The treatment usually takes just one day, but I do not know what it costs. I have never done it myself or even seen it done. It’s a fairly new approach and I was retired before it was in use. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYm0hZZvrNx2nLM 3. Microwaving: This is the latest form of treatment where they literally put a microwave against the walls where the infestations are and they cook the termites to death. Since this is very new technology, I suspect that many pest controllers do not have access to it yet. The ones that do often also want to use pesticides as well to treat areas where the microwave will not reach, like the attic. I have no idea what they charge for this treatment because it is very new and I have never seen it done. So, I cannot guide you all that well with this one because I retired long before this was available. All I can do is take a look at what they want to do and see if it makes sense to me. The advantages of this method is that you can remain in the home while it is being done and it reduces the amount of pesticide that will be used inside the home. The disadvantage is that it is not a sure thing. Galleries can be missed and then the problem will not be solved. 4. Spot treating is the way most pest controllers are going to suggest doing this, but be careful here. Just like option 3, even the best pest controllers can and do miss galleries. That is why they will not give you more than a return visit guarantee. They will return if YOU find another gallery and then they will generally just treat that one gallery. By the time you find it though you could have a dozen more that you didn't find. This type of useless guarantee is generally good for one to two years and then they want to sell you an extension on it for about $300 a year. How's that for nerve? If you do spot treating, you should know that not all pest controllers do it the same way and some are really bad at it. To do it right, you must do a Bora-Care treatment of all the wood in the attic and basement, if you have one, and a lot of pest controllers won't do it because it takes too much time and it's hot, hard work. That's why you need a written treatment plan. Some companies will lowball you with a great price, but they are not treating the attic with Bora-Care and there is a good chance that is where most of the termites are. Sometimes they will just spot treat the attic with a fipronil foam or they may not treat it at all. Still, this is probably the most cost-effective option with prices being all over the place. I have seen it as low as $300 and as high as $2500. Guess which one is doing the Bora-Care treatment in the attic. I know, I know, I'm probably really discouraging you right now, but I will always tell you the honest 100 percent truth because I don't want you to get ripped off. So, if you go this way, then please send me all the treatment plans. I am happy to give you an email to send them to. 5. Treat it yourself. You can do the same treatment that the pros would do in option 4. I can walk you through how to do that, but keep in mind that if the pros miss galleries, then it's a fairly safe bet that you will too. However, if you treat the basement/crawlspace and attic with Bora-Care properly, then that will eliminate a good deal of the problem permanently. Then you just need to continuously inspect for galleries to be sure that you didn't miss any. I have a video in production right now on how to do this, but it will not be available for at least another month. It takes me several weeks to produce a video and I have already been working on this one for almost three months and I think I will need another four to eight weeks to get it finished. No matter though. I can walk you through it and you can even call me if you need verbal explanations. I am here for you every step of the way. Okay, sorry for this lengthy explanation. I know that this must seem really overwhelming and I wish I could just go there and take care of it, but the best I can do is try and guide you through the process and ask you to try and relax as much as possible. Having drywood termites is a scary thing, but worrying about it is not going to fix the problem. The best thing you can do is to do your homework, which you are now doing, and then devise the best treatment options for you, that is within your budget. This is not something that you can ignore because it is not going away and when left untreated it will literally cause thousands of dollars in damage to your home and may even render it unsafe to live in. So, while this should not be a cause for panic, it should be a cause for concern that needs to be addressed as soon as reasonably possible. The good news is that you came to the right place. My service is free and I will take the time to guide you through whatever option you choose. Even though there are a couple of options that I have not personally done, I have done my research on them and I am very familiar with how they work. So, I can guide you through how to do this yourself or how to get the best price on a pest controller that actually knows what they are doing. Thanks for reaching out to me and thanks for watching. Please let me know how you want to proceed and I will do my best to help.

[@jonika6478]

@@GuysPestSolutions Thank you so much for such a thorough reply! You gave me and others great information. Thank you for sharing the helpful links as well. I just ordered more cans of the termicide foam and a gallon of BoraCare. I can tell where the termites are thanks to their droppings. Would you be so kind and give me any tips on how to apply the foam properly? I have a few places where the termites made "poop" holes in the wood and where they swarmed this fall. I looked into one open gallery and oh my gosh, there it was - one live one crawling. Would you know how often could I reapply the termicide foam? Like you say, I don't expect to find all the galleries all at once, but I am ready to keep checking for more later. As the next step, you recommend BoraCare. Can I apply it on the wood inside the house or should it be used on the outside only? Do you think it's a good idea to treat the affected wood with BoraCare before or after getting it treated with the foam? Can I apply BoraCare with a roller, too, or spraying it on is the best way to do it? For now, I am going try to treat it myself. I will call the pest control companies and ask about their BoraCare treatment plans (or if they even have them!). Thank you, again, for your helpful information and guidance! My house is ALL WOOD. If I don't start fighting these critters, it will get destroyed.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

KZbin is giving me a problem with writing a detailed response to this question. Please email me at [e-mail]. Please note that it's just "mail" and not "gmail." I'm sorry, this has never happened before, but I can only write a few lines at a time. If you email me, I will give you complete directions on how to find galleries, use the foam, use the Bora-Care, and where to get it all at the best price. I will answer all your questions and I will stay with you every step of the way. You can even call me if you need to talk to me. Sorry about that, but email is better anyway. That way you can send photos too if needed.

[@FM-nk1zh]

This video helps me so much. Thank you! I liked and subscribed.

[@GuysPestSolutions]

You are very welcome. Thank you for subscribing. Greatly appreciated. Be well my friend.