Is the Termicon Termite Baiting Program effective if I have a colony right underneath my house?
Termites exhibit continuous and random foraging behavior, so even when they have found a good source for food, they constantly look for more. We strategically place the Termicon baiting stations in areas where the termites are likely to forage. Why not put the bait in all the stations right away? Baiting all stations immediately would be impractical and expensive. Bait is placed only in the stations that show signs of termite activity and kept there only as long as termites continue to feed on it. What’s in the termite bait that makes it so effective against termites? The bait contains an insect growth regulator that prevents the successful completion of the termites’ vital molting process. Because they are unable to molt, they cannot advance through their life cycle, and die. When the colony is eliminated, do you remove the stations? No. Once the colony is gone, others may move in to the area. To keep your home protected, we will continue to monitor the Termicon baiting stations for s
