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06-05-2006, 03:34 PM #1
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The Down Side To Termite Bait Systems
Termites are not lured to the termite baits, one must wait until they encounter them by "chance" during their random foraging activities.
Systems like this are very expensive to install and they require maintenance every single month in order to stand a chance at being effective. Until such time as the termites "take the bait" they can continue to damage the home. Sometimes termites will continue to damage the home even after they "take the bait".
Many questions about baits are still without answers. One thing we do know is that the products will not perform by simply hammering a few baits into the ground and walking away. Success requires thoughtful installation and diligent monitoring by an experienced service technician, backed by a responsible pest control firm.
Application of sub surface pesticides usually achieves faster control, it is also frequently more effective and more economical. Many times baits are in place for years while the termites keep munching away on the wood structure of your home.
Home Inspector Michael Del Greco is President of Accurate Inspections, Inc., a New Jersey Home Inspection firm. He has performed thousands of home inspections in New Jersey. He has taught the New Jersey
Home Inspector CEU & Licensing classes and help in developing questions for the National Home Inspector Exam.Last edited by New Jersey Home Inspector; 06-05-2006 at 03:54 PM.
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