Sentricon Termite Treatment

This is called a termite baiting station. When I’m showing houses buyers often refer to these as ‘termite traps’ but they are far from that as they do not catch termites. They hold a special insecticide the termites ingest and take back to the nest.  This Sentricon termite system is designed to eliminate the ENTIRE termite colony. Other systems are designed to kill just the termites that come in contact with the poison but the nest and queen remain.  

These baiting stations get installed about every 10 feet around your home. Termites will find them through their random foraging patterns. This system requires management.  The stations need to be checked one to two times per year by a professional. The top is removed and the lethal food source is checked and replenished as necessary.  

The Dayton OH area has no shortage of termites. It’s more a matter of ‘when’ than ‘if’ termites find your home.  They are constantly foraging up to 100 yards from their nest and they swarm each year to find new locations.  When I’m selling a house I always recommend a termite inspection - their presence often takes a professional who knows what subtle clues to look for. 

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