{"product_id":"bonide-termite-carpenter-ant-killer-concentrate-32-oz","title":"Bonide Termite \u0026 Carpenter Ant Killer Concentrate, 32 fl oz, Permethrin","description":"\u003cp\u003eBonide Termite \u0026amp; Carpenter Ant Killer Concentrate is a 32 fl oz bottle of permethrin-based liquid concentrate, designed to be diluted with water and applied around the perimeter of \u003cstrong\u003eexisting residential structures\u003c\/strong\u003e. Headline use is post-construction subterranean termite trench treatment (one application can last up to 5 years if treated soil is left undisturbed) and carpenter ant \/ carpenter bee control. Permethrin is a broad-spectrum pyrethroid, so the same EPA label also covers a wider range of perimeter pests — flies, mosquitoes, wasps, and ticks per the manufacturer label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActive Ingredient + Mode of Action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermethrin 13.30% w\/w\u003c\/strong\u003e (CAS #52645-53-1) — a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide with both contact and ingestion activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepellent + lethal action\u003c\/strong\u003e — treated soil and surface zones become a chemical barrier: insects that contact the band die; foragers that detect the barrier are repelled before entering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-residual\u003c\/strong\u003e — permethrin binds to soil particles and surfaces and persists; the listed 5-year longevity assumes the soil isn't dug, mulched-over, or saturated by repeated irrigation. Surface treatments on perimeter spray applications generally hold 30-90 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther ingredients: 86.70%\u003c\/strong\u003e (carrier + petroleum distillate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEPA Reg. No. 4-349-9086\u003c\/strong\u003e; EPA Est. No. 4-NY-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EPA label covers a broad set of crawling and flying pests — this is genuinely a multi-purpose perimeter insecticide, not just a termite product:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubterranean termites\u003c\/strong\u003e (the dominant Eastern-U.S. species; \u003cem\u003eReticulitermes flavipes\u003c\/em\u003e and related) — the headline use; trench treatment around foundations for the long-residual barrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarpenter ants\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCamponotus\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) — perimeter band plus direct application to nesting wood and foraging trails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarpenter bees\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct treatment of bore holes in wood (deck framing, railings, fascia, eaves) where carpenter bees have tunneled. The contact + residual action kills returning females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther wood-infesting insects\u003c\/strong\u003e — powderpost beetles, old-house borers (per label)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface-foraging ants\u003c\/strong\u003e — pavement ants, odorous house ants, etc. on the perimeter band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor flying \/ biting pests\u003c\/strong\u003e — flies, mosquitoes, wasps, and ticks per the EPA “Kills” list on the current label. Apply as a perimeter \/ barrier spray to lawns, foundation edges, and deck areas during peak season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreats foundation perimeters, slab edges, crawl-space entries, exterior wall plates, deck framing, and the soil zones around them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Apply (Outdoor Only)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the manufacturer’s Use On guide on the current packaging:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerimeters\u003c\/strong\u003e — the outdoor band along exterior walls and foundations (the primary barrier-spray zone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundations\u003c\/strong\u003e — trench treatment for subterranean termites (see Application Notes below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSidewalks, driveways, patios\u003c\/strong\u003e adjacent to the structure for perimeter ant + crawling-insect control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLawns\u003c\/strong\u003e — broadcast or perimeter per label rate for ticks, fleas, surface ants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e — perimeter and around ornamentals (apply when bees are not foraging; see Safety below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e — PER LABEL DILUTION ONLY. Crop-by-crop dilution rates and pre-harvest intervals vary widely; \u003cstrong\u003ealways read the current product label on YOUR bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e before applying near edible crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeck framing, fascia, railings\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct treatment of carpenter bee bore holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrawl-space entries, plumbing penetrations, slab cracks\u003c\/strong\u003e — termite + carpenter ant entry points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse Restrictions — READ FIRST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRESIDENTIAL USE ONLY.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for commercial \/ industrial \/ institutional applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePOST-CONSTRUCTION ONLY for termites.\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is for use around EXISTING structures. Not approved for pre-construction soil treatment (the pour-during-build use case requires a different product class).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOUTDOOR APPLICATION ONLY for termites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not apply inside dwellings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING signal word\u003c\/strong\u003e on the EPA label — lower acute hazard than products labeled CAUTION-with-specific-hazards, but still requires PPE and label-restricted application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not apply where runoff can reach water bodies. Do not contaminate water during cleanup or disposal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxic to bees and beneficial insects\u003c\/strong\u003e exposed to direct treatment or residue on blooms. Apply when bees are not foraging (early morning or late evening for flower-garden \/ lawn perimeter treatments).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop \/ pre-harvest restrictions apply\u003c\/strong\u003e when used in vegetable gardens. Read the label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Dilute \u0026amp; Apply (Termite Trench Treatment)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e per label, typical mix for termite trench is approximately 0.5% finished spray — about 1.6 oz concentrate per gallon of water. \u003cstrong\u003eAlways read the current product label on YOUR bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e for exact mix rates by application type; the label takes precedence over any third-party guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrench the foundation perimeter\u003c\/strong\u003e — dig a narrow trench 6 in. deep along the foundation wall at grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply 4 gallons of finished spray per 10 linear feet\u003c\/strong\u003e of trench, per the standard subterranean termite rate. The soil in the trench should be saturated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill\u003c\/strong\u003e immediately after application, watering the backfill lightly to settle the chemical evenly through the soil column.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreat slab edges and entry points\u003c\/strong\u003e the same way — cracks in concrete, expansion joints, plumbing penetrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRe-treat at the labeled interval\u003c\/strong\u003e (typically 5 years for subterranean termite trench applications) if soil has been undisturbed, or sooner if you've dug \/ re-graded \/ heavily irrigated the treated zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor carpenter ants and surface-foraging insects:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix per label rate (lower concentration) and spray as a perimeter band around the structure, paying attention to under-eave areas, deck edges, and known foraging trails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor carpenter bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply directly into each bore hole (the round 3\/8 in. entry holes in wood) using the diluted spray and a pin-stream nozzle. Plug the holes after treatment with caulk or wood filler to prevent re-tunneling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor perimeter \/ flying-insect control:\u003c\/strong\u003e spray the labeled rate as a band on lawn perimeter, foundation edge, deck skirting, and under eaves. Re-apply per label interval (typically 30 days during peak season).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear protective clothing\u003c\/strong\u003e — long pants, long sleeves, chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection. Wash work clothing separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep out of reach of children and pets\u003c\/strong\u003e until spray has dried completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermethrin is highly toxic to cats\u003c\/strong\u003e if they ingest or are exposed to wet treatment. Keep cats indoors during application and until treated surfaces are fully dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not apply\u003c\/strong\u003e when wind speed exceeds ~10 mph (drift risk) or directly before forecasted rain (runoff risk).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply when bees are not foraging\u003c\/strong\u003e — early morning or late evening when bee activity is low, especially near flowering plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple-rinse empty container\u003c\/strong\u003e and dispose per local hazardous-household-product regulations. Don't reuse the bottle for any other purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Bonide Products LLC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer part number: 568\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet contents: 32 fl oz (946 mL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulation: liquid concentrate (dilute with water before application)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive ingredient: Permethrin 13.30% w\/w\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther ingredients: 86.70% (contains petroleum distillate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEPA Reg. No. 4-349-9086; EPA Est. No. 4-NY-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproved uses: post-construction subterranean termite trench treatment, carpenter ant + carpenter bee control, perimeter spray for flies \/ mosquitoes \/ wasps \/ ticks \/ surface ants, wood-infesting insects around residential structures, ornamental and turf-perimeter applications per label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOT for: pre-construction soil treatment, indoor dwelling use (for termites), commercial \/ institutional facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPC: 037321005681\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 32 fl oz (946 mL) bottle of Bonide Termite \u0026amp; Carpenter Ant Killer Concentrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Accessories — Sold Separately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1- to 2-gallon pump sprayer for mixing and applying the diluted spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin-stream \/ crevice nozzle for carpenter bee bore-hole treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, 4-mil or heavier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety goggles and respirator-grade mask for confined-space or windy-day applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden trenching shovel for the foundation-perimeter trench dig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood filler or caulk for sealing carpenter bee bore holes after treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonide carpenter ant \/ termite bait stations for combination IPM approach (chemical barrier + bait monitoring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop by Garoppo’s to pick one up. 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