Sentricon® Termite
System
Effective termite colony
elimination.
Once you have the
Sentricon® Termite Colony Elimination System, you can relax. It
starts protecting homes just as soon as it's installed, using an
ongoing cycle of monitoring and baiting.
Here's how the process works
to eliminate termite colonies:
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we inspect the
property for signs of termites;
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installs the
Sentricon® stations flush with the ground in the soil around the home;
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monitors the
Sentricon® stations for termite activity;
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delivers a
Baitube™ device containing Recruit™ termite bait to
these termites, which they share until the colony is
eliminated;
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and continues
monitoring to discover newly invading colonies. A new colony may invade
and show up in Sentricon® stations long after the initial colony has
been eliminated.
That’s
what’s so great about the Sentricon® System.
It’s equally successful at stopping a colony that is
attacking a home and at stopping a colony that may attack a home.
It works as treatment and prevention.
In fact, homeowners with no
known termite
problems have the Sentricon® System installed solely to make sure it
stays that way.
What's more,
it is the
most environmentally sound termite treatment available.
It uses only a few grams of active ingredient in a cellulose matrix
that termites love to eat.
This Recruit™ termite bait is
placed strategically in in-ground Sentricon® stations in areas where
termites are or may be active. Termites feed on the Recruit™ termite
bait and share it with nestmates until the colony dies.
The
Sentricon® System
requires no drilling in floors or foundations, no digging or trenching
and no gallons of chemical solution injected in the soil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How prevalent are termite problems in
Kansas?
A.
Kansas has a very active termite
population developing. It has been estimated that over 80% of existing
untreated homes in the Wichita area are very susceptible to this
problem. Last year Betts Pest Control Inc. treated and inspected
thousands of homes in the Wichita area. There are several treatment
techniques available which are very effective. So if you have any
questions or suspicions of termite activity in your home or business,
please contact us at 316.943.3555 for more information or or you can
e-mail us your questions.
Q.
How do I know if I have termite
problem?
A.
Have an authorized pest management
professional inspect your home for evidence of termites, like wood
damage and mud tubes. Be sure to indicate if you see swarming termites
or discarded wings near doors and windows.
Q.
What is in Recruit™ termite
bait
that eliminates termite colonies?
A.
The active ingredient in the bait is
Novaflumuron™, an insect growth regulator (IGR) stops the
termites'
vital molting process, so they are unable to grow. As a result, they
die.
Q.
Why can't you just
put Recruit™ in
all the stations right away?
A.
Establishing feeding in the station
first is critical. Baiting all the stations offers no advantage in the
speed of colony elimination, and would be an inappropriate use of the
termite bait.
Q.
How long does it take to eliminate
the colony?
A.
Once the Sentricon System is
installed, it can take from a few weeks to several months for termites
to enter the stations, depending on several factors including time of
year, geography, termite pressure and termite species. Once the
termites are transferred to Baitube devices and begin feeding on
Recruit™ termite bait, the process of decline toward colony
elimination begins.
Q.
What if my house is already infested
with subterranean termites?
A.
The Sentricon System will be
installed to eliminate the termite colony and the long-term threat. If
infestation is so great that termite mud tubes are visible inside the
house or recent termite damage is close to the surface,
Recruit™
termite bait may be used. Recruit™ makes the termite bait
immediately
available to termites forging inside the house. Together, in-ground
Sentricon stations and above-ground Recruit™ stations will
reach
more
termites, more quickly.
Q.
Is Sentricon effective against the
kind of termites I have?
A.
Recruit™ termite bait used in
the
Sentricon System is effective against all economically important
subterranean (not drywood) termite species in the continental U.S. and
Hawaii. It does the job in varying soil, climatic and geographic
conditions.
Q.
Why don't the termites just go
between the stations to reach my house?
A.
Termites continuously search for new
feeding sites, even though they may have already located an abundant
food source. Termites also feed randomly among all available food sites
within their foraging area. Therefore, if termites are foraging near
your home, they will find and attack the monitoring devices in one or
more of the stations, even if the colony is located beneath the home.
Q.
If my neighbors use the Sentricon
System, won't my house be protected, too?
A.
No. The Sentricon System can only
protect structures where it's installed. It's possible that there are
many colonies foraging in your neighborhood and the one that's
attacking your home may not be the one attacking your neighbor's home.
Q.
When the colony has been eliminated,
will the stations be
removed?
A.
Once a colony has been eliminate,
another one could invade your property. To keep your home protected,
your authorized pest management firm will offer a continuous protection
plan in which the Sentricon stations remain in the ground and are
professionally monitored for future termite invasions.
Q.
Why should I use the Sentricon system
instead of other methods?
A.
University research has documented
that conventional treatment methods do not provide termite colony
elimination. The Sentricon System has proven colony elimination in the
United States and other countries. In addition, the Sentricon System
in non-disruptive to your daily activities and provides continuous
protection against future termite colony attacks.
