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Stakes, Stations and Baiting Systems for Termite Control
Termite bait and monitoring stations can be used as a home's only monitoring and treatment method, or in combination with other treatment options. Termite baits can be installed underground to be found by foraging termites, or aboveground in spots where activity has been confirmed.
Monitoring stations typically are installed first, and then replaced with bait cartridges when termite activity is confirmed. Bait stations contain bait cartridges that are a mix of cellulose (termite food) and a termiticide that that will slowly kill the termites that consume it, plus nestmates the termites share it with in the colony.
Termite Monitoring Station with Cardboard:
Above Ground Termite Bait
Some subterranean termite bait manufacturers sell an above ground station which is put directly in the path of the termite tubes so as to "force feed" the termites the bait matrix. The above ground stations supplement the ground stations.
Do-It-Yourself Termite Stakes vs Bait Stakes
Termite stakes are an over the counter baiting system geared towards the homeowner. While these contain the same active ingredient found in one professional product, the manufacturer suggests calling a professional if termites are found.
How Do Termite Bait Stations Work?
Termite bait stations are an important termite control option for subterranean termites. These products have been used since the mid 1990s and have a proven success record. Baiting is less intrusive than traditional liquid treatments.
Inspecting Termite Bait Stations for Effectiveness
Every bait product installed by a professional pest control company has specific instructions as to how to use the product and how often to maintain the system. All baiting systems require periodic inspections to check the status and replenish materials in the station.
Pros & Cons of Termite Bait Systems
Termite bait systems first came out in the mid 1990s. The concept is that stations are placed around a foundation and when the termite feeds on the wood, it is then introduced to an active ingredient which controls the termites.
Pros & Cons of Termite Bait Systems
Termite bait systems first came out in the mid 1990s. The concept is that stations are placed around a foundation and when the termite feeds on the wood, it is then introduced to an active ingredient which controls the termites.
Subterranean Termite Bait Systems
Baiting for subterranean termites is a popular control measure, only being available since the mid 1990s. Stations containing wood are placed around a foundation and when termite find the wood, a control agent is used to control termites.
Termite Bait Cartridges
For some baiting systems for subterranean termites, bait matrices are produced in cartridges which a placed in plastic stations approximately every twenty feet around a structure. The cartridges will contain a food source and ultimatly a food source with a control agent.
Termite Bait Stations
Termite bait stations are used to monitor and treat homes for subterranean termites. Stations contain cellulose material and a control agent, either part of the station or added when termites are found. Baiting is a popular choice of control.
Termite Bait Traps
Termite bait traps are feeding stations for subterranean termites which ultimately provide control. The stations contain cellulose and the active ingredient is added which termites carry to the colony thus spreading the active ingredient.