Liquid termiticide trench

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A liquid termiticide trench is a narrow channel dug against the foundation, typically 6 inches wide and deep, into which a measured volume of termiticide is applied to create a continuous treated soil barrier. Standard label rates call for about 4 gallons of finished solution per 10 linear feet for each foot of depth to the footing, and the excavated soil is treated as it is backfilled.

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A liquid termiticide trench is a narrow channel dug against the foundation, typically 6 inches wide and deep, into which a measured volume of termiticide is applied to create a continuous treated soil barrier. Standard label rates call for about 4 gallons of finished solution per 10 linear feet for each foot of depth to the footing, and the excavated soil is treated as it is backfilled. It is the core of conventional subterranean termite treatment, distinct from bait station programs.

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