This includes drains, wells, ponds, streams, rivers, and other water sources. Termidor SC is toxic to humans, fish, and other wildlife, so you don’t want it tainting the water. Never apply this product near an area you know will runoff into a waterway. Remember, you can’t get it out of the water once it’s gone into it. If you’re in doubt, call in a professional. Rain will wash away the Termidor SC, reducing its effectiveness. Additionally, this may cause the product to contaminate nearby waterways. However, allowing 48 hours for the product to dry will ensure it stays in place. Do your best to apply the Termidor SC on a clear day, if you can. The fumes from the pesticide can be toxic in high doses, so you want to allow the area time to ventilate. Although this may not always be necessary, it’s better to keep your family and pets safe. Since you’re applying the treatment outdoors, you don’t need to open windows or doors to ventilate the inside of your home. They may prefer to leave the premises or secure their pets away from the area. This is especially important if anyone has a pet that typically roams around your home, as it may inadvertently come into contact with the pesticide. Say, “I’m going to be applying a pesticide to kill termites around my home. It’s considered safe for use around humans and pets, but I wanted to let you know so you can avoid the area for a few hours.” Use painter’s tape to secure the plastic sheeting around the ducts, vents, or drains. Make sure there are no gaps around the plastic, so that there is no leakage. This prevents the Termidor from getting into your home.  Cover the vents on the outside of your home, since that's where you'll be applying the Termidor. You don't want it to come into your home through the vents. Turn off your air conditioner or heating system while your vents are covered. If you get the Termidor on your plants, they will be toxic for consumption. If you can, remove the plants from the area while you apply the pesticide. However, you can cover them with a plastic sheet if this is not an option. Use a stick or rod to tent the plastic sheeting so that it doesn’t crush the plant. You should still wash the part of the plant you eat before consuming it. It’s important that you don’t make contact with any electrical lines, as this can result in injury or death. Similarly, don’t risk puncturing sewer lines, plumbing pipes, or heating pipes. This can be both dangerous and unpleasant. You may need to call out your local authorities to mark them for you. Break up the soil that’s directly beside your home’s foundation. This will keep the Termidor SC from flowing away from the treatment area. Hard-packed soil is hard for the treatment to penetrate, so it will not soak in as well. If you don’t have a hoe, you can use a shovel or spade. Use a shovel to make your trench and follow the entire perimeter of your home. The trench allows the Termidor to penetrate below the soil, killing the subterranean termites. Additionally, it prevents the product from flowing away from the treatment area. Trenches are necessary and effective whether your house is built on a slab or on blocks. For a home built on a slab, the trench will run alongside the slab. If your home is on blocks, the trench will run in front of the blocks. Using rods is optional but will allow the Termidor to reach even further into the ground, providing extra protection. You can use any metal stake or rebar for your rods. Remove the rods after you create a hole.  Remember not to hit any pipes or sewer lines. Pest control professionals use rodding to help the product work more effectively, but not all homeowners will use it.
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One-sentence summary -- Prevent the product from entering nearby waterways. Check the weather forecast to make sure no rain is expected within 48 hours. Keep any family members, roommates, or pets out of the home for 1-2 hours. Warn your neighbors that you will be using a pesticide. Use plastic sheeting to cover your exterior air conditioning ducts, vents, and drains. Tent or remove edible plants so they don’t get contaminated. Mark the location of electrical lines, sewer lines, and plumbing and heating pipes. Use a hoe to loosen the soil around the perimeter of your home, if necessary. Dig a 6 in (15 cm) wide and 6 in (15 cm) deep trench around the base of your home. Hammer rods about 4 in (10 cm) into the trench, spaced 12 in (30 cm) apart.


Do this before you put it on your dog. There are many different kinds of electronic remote training collars available and you need to know how to operate the collar before trying it on your dog. Make sure both function before you put them on your dog. Also make sure that the system is turned off and set to the lowest setting before attaching it to a dog. This will assure that you don't shock the dog on accident. Some collars have small prongs that need to touch the skin of the dog, but you don't want them to cause discomfort. Make sure that the collar is tight enough that it won't fall off and that the prongs touch the dog's neck, but don't make it so tight that it is uncomfortable for the dog or restricts its breathing. Do not use the collar right away. Instead, let your dog get used to it. This way, the dog will associate the collar with good times and fun, instead of punishment. The goal behind using an electronic collar is to make the dog think that the negative behavior you are trying to stop is causing the shock, not the collar. If you put the collar on the dog and immediately start shocking it, the dog may quickly figure out that the problem is with the collar. Start at the lowest level of stimulation and observe your dog when you activate it. The dog's ear might twitch or it may move its head as if trying to get away from the collar. If your dog doesn't respond at the lowest stimulation, slowly turn the transmitter to the next level and try again. When you train your dog with an electronic collar, begin with commands the dog is familiar with. Say the command, such as sit or stay, and wait for your dog to respond. If your dog is not paying attention, press the button on your transmitter and repeat the command.  Set the transmitter to the lowest level of stimulation your dog reacts to. When you use an electronic collar, you want to train your dog, not hurt him. Praise your dog as soon as it responds. Reward it with a pat, by saying "good dog," or with a special treat. When you train dogs, you want to reinforce their good behavior with a reward. You may use an electronic collar to manage annoying or aggressive behavior. For instance, if your dog digs holes in the backyard whenever you let him outside, be ready to use an electronic collar to train him when you let him out. When the dog begins to dig, or engage in whatever behavior you want to control, activate the transmitter. Do not hold the button down for more than 3 seconds and do not punch it repeatedly. The object is to train your dog, not injure him. Don't let your dog see you. You don't want your dog to know you are causing the unpleasant sensation around its neck when it starts digging. Rather, you want your dog to associate the sensation with the bad behavior.
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Read the instructions that come with the collar. Put the batteries in the collar and in the transmitter. Attach the collar to your dog's neck. Have the collar on your dog for a week before turning it on. Begin using your electronic remote training collar. Reinforce commands your dog understands. Control bad behavior.