New LFA thread (p.s. Tango doesn't work)

[ironyak]

If I remember correctly, fipronil aka Termidor, is commonly used as the underhouse soil treament for Formosan Termites required by Hawaii code during construction (if a physical barrier is not used). As such, hundreds of gallons is sprayed under each house, and with an effective lifespan of -10 years, fipronil is very likely to have an impact on many insect species.

This is not a defense of its use, only a recognition that there are large-scale, legally required applications of insecticides that dwarf any impacts from insect control efforts by homeowners.