Termite baiting systems are used to control known termite colonies and can be utilized as means of preventive and control for a household. JTO Pest Control Services can offer prevention and treatment method for your house that can be most successful.
Solutions for termite baiting take advantage of termites’ natural behavior. Termites are sociable insects, and they share their food through a mechanism called trophallaxis. Slow-acting toxicants can spread throughout the colony thanks to this characteristic. It is crucial that the toxicant’s activity is prolonged sufficiently to give the termites time to eat, travel back to their nest, and share before becoming toxic.
Traditional termiticide treatments frequently entail drilling into the soil and pumping huge amounts of chemical, with a range of related harmful effects, such as discomfort and even property damage. In contrast, termite baiting uses extremely tiny amounts of chemical in a low-hazard application that is not disruptive to treat termite infestations.
For coptotermes gestroi in houses and buildings, (Above Ground Baiting System) can be used to lure the termites into the bait, then after will go back to share the baits with their mates resulting to colony extermination.
While most termites can be found in soil as they build their shelter underground (In Ground Baiting System) is on of the most effective method to make the termites drawn and bring the bait to the colony resulting to extermination.