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Termidor versus Termite Baiting Systems

 

Termidor

  

Baiting System

Termidor application.

Termidor liquid termiticide is injected into the soil to make a continuous treatment zone all the way around the foundation of a structure.

  

Baiting for termites

Termite bait stations are placed in the soil several feet apart around a structure.

The First Day

Termites come in contact with Termidor quickly.

Termidor: Termites crawling through the soil will come in contact with the Termidor as they try to get into the house.

  

Termites may not find the bait stations for a long time.

Bait Systems: Termites crawling in the soil will have to "find" the bait station. There is nothing in the bait station to "attract" termites. They must bump into these monitors by chance and they are several feet apart.

A Few Days Later

Termidor begins to take effect in a few days.

Termidor: Termites have come in contact with Termidor and it has been transferred to others in the colony. Many have already died, but the "Transfer Effect" continues to spread to those who have not even gone into the "Treated Zone".

 

Termite baiting may take many months to be effective.

Bait System: Still no signs of termite activity in the stations. Have they bypassed the stations and entered your home?

*Remember, 8 feet apart is like a a quarter mile to a human.
Remember: When a termite travels 8 feet, that is similar to a person walking a quarter mile -- and many times the termite bait stations are more than 8 feet apart!

Three Months Later

Termidor quickly provides 100 percent termite control.

Termidor: 100% Control! No more termites to damage your home.

And the Termidor is still in the soil around your home, providing protection against any new invading termite colonies.

 

Baiting may take many months to be effective.

Bait Systems: Some termites might have found the monitors at this point. However, unless there is sufficient activity, the PCO still might not apply any bait material yet. Even if there is enough termite activity to bait, those critters may still be feeding on your home, too.