(South) Florida pest preparation for a snow-bird

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Post by MaxPower34 is allowed as a one time "rebuttal" and also since it is a health/safety issue.

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Interesting factoid about that policy.

It did give the opportunity to show forum members that it should ONLY be applied by a professional which IMHO is a very important piece of info for those that are not familiar with this product.

I, still stand on the side of, 'never', using pesticides around pets. Know to many people who have lost their pets from it.

Post by MaxPower34 is allowed as a one time "rebuttal" and also since it is a health/safety issue.

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rockhillmanor wrote:


The use of the word Termidor triggered this response from the MANUFACTURER. "Promoting/advertising" their company.

I don't think they are promoting their company - they are alarmed that someone is using their product improperly. And quite frankly - it alarms me, too. I'm glad they popped up on here - just read back through these posts!!! What kind of toxic stew are we camping on and letting our pets/kids walk through???? How many people have copiously "treated" your campsite for bugs before you arrived??

Several years ago, we spent a few weeks camping in FL; and after we got home, both Jimmy and Ike had large patches on their backs where the fur was very sparse (almost bald in the case of Jimmy). My Vet assumed they had been exposed to something mildly toxic while camped.

This is one of the reasons we chose to buy a condo for snowbirding, instead of RVing. Yes, our condo uses chemicals, but they are applied by PROFESSIONALS who also warn us when an area has been treated. The bug-phobic campers don't do that.

MaxPower34 wrote:
As the manufacturer of Termidor® products, we have committed to the EPA to carefully monitor, and instruct upon, the correct use of our products. As part of our commitment to EPA, we have monitored this site.

Your recent participation in a conversation around the BASF product Termidor® termiticide/insecticide gave us concern about your possible use of the product. While we do not have all the facts surrounding your use, it is important that you understand the following:
• Non-labeled use of federally registered pesticides is a violation of federal and state law.
• Uses not included on the Label have not been evaluated for human and environmental safety and can result in human and environmental hazard.
Please carefully review the label to confirm the legal permitted uses of Termidor. You may also visit our website, pestcontrol.basf.us/properuse, which also contains information on the proper use of Termidor. For any questions you may have, you may call us at 800-777-8570, or email questions to BASF-Product-Stewardship@BASF.com . We also encourage you to share these resources with anyone you suspect may be involved in the non-labeled use of Termidor®.

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The use of the word Termidor triggered this response from the MANUFACTURER. "Promoting/advertising" their company.

This post should be removed from and the member removed/banned per the forum rules.

ALL TOXIC chemicals that SAY they are safe around animals does not 100% prevent a pet/human from having a deadly reaction.

It depends on so many variables such as concentration controls in manufacturing, proper use, your pets immune system, etc. WAY too many variables for me to ever use around my pets or myself.

Any bug spray with chemicals that were sprayed 'anywhere' within the building I used to work at sent me to the hospital with life threatening health issues. That can happen to any pet also.

Read the label on these types of products and take each chemical and do a search and you will find what each chemical is capable of doing to a pets/humans body. BASF being the worst offending company.

Termidor is used for termites irradiation.
quote: "TO BE USED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATORS ONLY"

As the manufacturer of Termidor® products, we have committed to the EPA to carefully monitor, and instruct upon, the correct use of our products. As part of our commitment to EPA, we have monitored this site.

Your recent participation in a conversation around the BASF product Termidor® termiticide/insecticide gave us concern about your possible use of the product. While we do not have all the facts surrounding your use, it is important that you understand the following:
• Non-labeled use of federally registered pesticides is a violation of federal and state law.
• Uses not included on the Label have not been evaluated for human and environmental safety and can result in human and environmental hazard.
Please carefully review the label to confirm the legal permitted uses of Termidor. You may also visit our website, pestcontrol.basf.us/properuse, which also contains information on the proper use of Termidor. For any questions you may have, you may call us at 800-777-8570, or email questions to BASF-Product-Stewardship@BASF.com . We also encourage you to share these resources with anyone you suspect may be involved in the non-labeled use of Termidor®.

I sprinkled the diatomaceous earth around fire ant hills where we camped. That way, we could see the areas to keep our dogs away from (typical male dogs want to "mark" anything 4" tall or greater, which would include fire ant mounds....EEEKS!)

Something that will keep bugs from climbing up your power cord is duct tape. Take a turn around the cord, then reverse the tape 180-degrees, so the sticky side is up; and make a few wraps; then twist again to anchor the other end. Bugs don't like to crawl across "sticky"

xteacher wrote:
.....In addition, make sure your pets are current regarding their treatment for heartworms, fleas, and ticks. These threats are ever-present in the south, not just during the summer months.

Add hook worm to that also. REAL prevalent in the south. And once you get hook worms and your dog transfers it to you property it's there for keeps.

My vet suggested I switch my heartworm to one that covered hook worms. I don't like over medicating but when he told me about the hook worm issue where I was headed I did switch the brand to include hook worm.

BTW: talk to anyone who lives in the south about getting hook worms in YOUR feet, and how painful that is! :E

I don't walk ANYWHERE in the South with out shoes on.

http://www.healthline.com/health/hookworm#Prevention8

"You can lower your risk of becoming infected with hookworms by wearing shoes when you walk outdoors, especially in areas that might have feces in the soil."

Think CG's. :W

LynnandCarol wrote:
Just buy a gallon of home defender at Walmart or Lowes and spray a wall around your RV double hitting all the ground contact points. You will be good to go! We stay year round in South-TX and spray monthly and NO problems!

Double ditto. Palmetto bugs and cockroaches will stay away from that too. Remember to respray after rain.

I live in Florida year around. I never have ants of any kind by using Termidor. It is for ants and termites. It lasts for months. I know people with pets will object. I have dogs too. I used to piddle around with different things with limited success. Once Termidor is dry it won't harm animals. It should never be used inside. I spray the perimeter of my home with it every three months. I never see a bug but a dead bug. When I put my camper into storage, I spray the ground beneath it before backing it in. I never get any bugs in it either. If you are going to be sitting in one spot for months, this is the best way in my opinion. Termidor is used by commercial pest companies. It is not available locally. You can buy it from Do-It-Yourself Pest Control online. For those who object, I understand your concerns. I have used it for many years without any problems. Our dogs are healthy and have had no problems. Follow the directions.

A natural way to combat insects of any type is to sprinkle food grade diatomaceous earth (DE) all around your camper/area. It will kill insects, but is perfectly safe for people and pets (mammals). Here's some information: diatomaceous earth. It needs to reapplied after a rain. You can find it at many farm supply stores and online.

In addition, make sure your pets are current regarding their treatment for heartworms, fleas, and ticks. These threats are ever-present in the south, not just during the summer months.