What is baiting?
Baiting is a method used to eradicate termite colonies.
The baits are placed in the ground, around the entire house, to monitor for termite activity in the yard. We intercept feeding termites at several points in the yard or home and introduce a bait designed to eliminate the colony.
Why use baiting?
Termite baiting is used in situations where a chemical soil barrier is not practical or possible. It is the ideal alternative to a chemical treatment for those who don’t like the use chemicals.
How the bait works?
Worker termites forage for food to feed their entire colony. The Termites ingest the bait, thinking that it is food.
The bait is formulated to stop the termites producing their new protective layer during the termites moulting process. This is a vital stage in the termites lifecycle; the termite colony cannot survive without it. Termites have an exoskeleton, much like snakes, and need to be able to regrow this protective coating.
How often do the stations need to be checked?
We recommend:
6 – 12 weeks for monitoring stations
3 – 6 weeks for baited stations
Treatment options can be confusing, that’s why we offer FREE on-site advice, so that we can talk you through the different options.
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