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Home » WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN EC AND AN SC?

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN EC AND AN SC?

I’ve got both maxxthor ec and bithor sc. I use the maxxthor outside and the bithor inside. I noticed the bithor is like creamy white and pretty much odorless but the maxxthor has a scent. Whats the difference between the two?

The quick answer is MAXXTHOR EC is oil based and BITHOR SC is water based. Both have advantages and disadvantages.

In general, the Maxxthor will be for outside only, it will be fast acting and can “penetrate” really well. This makes it ideal for treating trees, the ground and home siding. It won’t stain or leave a residue and works on just about all pests.

Bithor is water based so its very refined. Low to no odor and designed for use in the home, Bithor does a great job on most any surface like baseboards and carpeting.

This video gives more details on their differences and worth the watch:

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Maxxthor EC:  https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/maxxthor-ec

Bithor: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/bithor_sc

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