Does the Green Termite Bait System comply with the Australian Standards for pest control?
The Australian Standards 3660 & 4349 were not specifically written with Termite Baiting Systems in mind. The standards were designed for the inspection and treatment of existing houses and new houses using chemical or physical barriers. There are just 9 lines devoted to termite baiting systems out of 47 pages. Page 19, s5.3.4 reads: (b) Application of bait toxicants. Suitably registered baits may be used in conjunction with aggregation systems or may be applied directly to areas in which termites are already known to be feeding. The action of the baits on the colony will depend on the active ingredient. Page 23, s6.5 reads: Baiting Systems Baiting systems may be used to manage or eradicate existing termite colonies and to monitor for future activity. They are not prophylactic barrier systems and might not prevent future attack. They may be used alone or in conjunction with conventional barrier systems. Baiting can be useful in chronic re-infestation situations where other methods have
