Betts Pest Control - Termite FAQ

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. Why should I pre-treat my house for termites?
A. Wichita has a problem with termites. With the increase in rainfall amounts we have received in the last two seasons, termite populations continue to increase. Damage by termites cannot be seen until the damage is done. This can be expensive as well as inconvenient to you as a homeowner. Pre-treating your home also has another benefit. New homes built in previously undeveloped areas are subject to termite infestation because the termite population has never been reduced from previous treatments. Pre-treating helps control these insects that your new house is being built on top of.

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 II termite bait that eliminates termite colonies?
A. the active ingredient in the bait is hexaflumuron, 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 II 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 II termite bait, the process of decline toward colony elimination begins. Ask your authorized pest management professional about the average length of time necessary for colony elimination in your area.

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 AG termite bait may be used. Recruit AG makes the termite bait immediately available to termites forging inside the house. Together, in-ground Sentricon stations and above-ground Recruit AG stations will reach more termites, more quickly.

Q. Is Sentricon effective against the kind of termites I have?
A. Recruit II 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 (ask your authorized pest management professional for written examples). In addition, the Sentricon System in non-disruptive to your daily activities and provides continuous protection against future termite colony attacks.


	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. Why should I pre-treat my house for termites? A. Wichita has a problem with termites. With the increase in rainfall amounts we have received in the last two seasons, termite populations continue to increase. Damage by termites cannot be seen until the damage is done. This can be expensive as well as inconvenient to you as a homeowner. Pre-treating your home also has another benefit. New homes built in previously undeveloped areas are subject to termite infestation because the termite population has never been reduced from previous treatments. Pre-treating helps control these insects that your new house is being built on top of. 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 II termite bait that eliminates termite colonies? A. the active ingredient in the bait is hexaflumuron, 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 II 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 II termite bait, the process of decline toward colony elimination begins. Ask your authorized pest management professional about the average length of time necessary for colony elimination in your area. 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 AG termite bait may be used. Recruit AG makes the termite bait immediately available to termites forging inside the house. Together, in-ground Sentricon stations and above-ground Recruit AG stations will reach more termites, more quickly. Q. Is Sentricon effective against the kind of termites I have? A. Recruit II 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 (ask your authorized pest management professional for written examples). In addition, the Sentricon System in non-disruptive to your daily activities and provides continuous protection against future termite colony attacks.

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