Are Termite Treatments Safe?

There are two main types of termite treatments: liquid and baiting. Both systems are very effective in preventing infestations and eliminating colonies. Here’s an overview of the advantages of the two types of termite treatments and how they work:

• Liquid treatments provide accurate treatment without disrupting your landscape. They are low-odor, use minimal doses, and have been used by the pest control industry for over a decade. Here’s how they work:

• • Once a termite comes into contact with the substance, it becomes a “carrier”. 
  • The original termite will spread the liquid treatment to other termites in the colony, making them “secondary carriers”. 
  • As the treatment transfers throughout the colony, the termites will die.
  • Because it targets the entire colony, this is a highly effective solution. 

• Bait stations are best for people who have a professional routinely visit their property to check and clean the stations. They can be very effective for long-term termite prevention, but they’re only effective when properly placed. 

• • An active ingredient in the bait will attract nearby termites. 
  • After consuming the bait, the termite’s life cycle will come to a halt. 
  • Since the termites are unable to molt, they will die without reaching full maturity. 
  • Because it targets individual termites, bait stations are best for prevention.