What chemicals or techniques are commonly used for termite control, and how safe and effective are those chemicals?
Currently, several chemicals on the market are commonly used for termite control. Additionally, some companies use a technique called termite baiting. The baiting technique involves the installation and monitoring of bait stations intended to attract termites. Once the termites have been detected in the stations, the bait is changed to use a bait that has been treated with a termiticide which, when carried to the colony or nest and fed to other members of the colony, will kill the individuals that receive the bait. Termiticides are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Termiticides are considered an acceptable means of termite control. A consumer should receive disclosure information, including a label of the termiticide that is being proposed for use and warranty information, from the pest control operator at the time of bid. A consumer trying to determine which company to employ should review the disclosure information.
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