Most homeowners would agree that termites are a real issue in the Texas area. If you decide to move to Texas with our warm weather, you can expect occasional pests like termites. Termites are silent workers, chewing through wood while staying undetected until it is too late.

There are numerous benefits to bait stations. There are a number of different ways to prevent and exterminate termites; all of the different methods have their specific pros and cons. Termite bait stations will kill termites but it will take time, as do all termite treatment methods. Killing the termites immediately is counter productive to the overall treatment method. Termites can be hundreds of feet in the ground. The objective is to kill the colony, this is done with a transport product. The termites consume the bait and transport it back to the colony. The stations must be monitored by a professional otherwise, it will not work effectively.

Termite baiting is the natural feeding routine of subterranean termites. Subterranean termite colonies live in the soil and only eat materials that contain cellulose or wood. As these colonies grow, more workers are produced and the colonies can expand to search out food. Any wood material may be suitable: bark, timbers, mulch, etc. will serve the colony as a food supply. Subterranean termites seek out new food sources around the clock. Cracks in the foundation will allow entry to the home, while wood to soil contact may allow termites to locate a structure. Termites are on the move 24/7. Unless the feeding is stopped, damage will continue to spread.

Because termites are persistent in their search for food, termite bait systems are ideal. The bait devices are placed in pet and child resistant stations at intervals around the structure. These stations are flush at soil level and remain completely out of the way.

Each termite station holds enough bait to kill a standard termite colony. Because stations are placed around the entire home or business, a generous amount of bait is available for even the largest termite colony.

The bait is replaced as needed during your scheduled service ensuring a continuous protection. A termite bait system is ideal for long-term termite protection in all settings. Not only is the bait non-toxic, it can easily be removed or re-installed if needed. Termite protection programs must always include an inspection of the situation, regardless of the treatment method in use.