Liquid Termite Treatment Versus Termite Baiting Systems

If you’re interested in a liquid termite treatment or a termite baiting system to protect your largest investment from the vicious and destructive subterranean termites we have in Florida, you probably want to know which one is the best termite treatment. Homeowners have to remain vigilant against these destructive pests. In places like Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Fort Pierce, and the rest of South Florida, the humid climate and large numbers of wooden structures create an inviting environment where termites thrive. These pests can cause structural damage not covered by homeowners insurance policies, making them a threat not just to your home but also to your financial well-being. It’s essential to keep these bugs out of your home by finding the most effective termite treatment.

Let the bug experts at Hulett unpack which is better for you, your family, and your home: liquid termite treatment vs. baiting systems.

How Do Termite Bait Stations Work?

Termite baiting stations are installed on the exterior perimeter of your property and in areas conducive to subterranean termite feeding and activity. Termite bait stations consist of environmentally-friendly, specialized bait that contains the active ingredient. That is an insect growth regulator, it is a chitin synthesis inhibitor that does not allow termites to molt, grow, or develop correctly.

Subterranean termites are social insects that interact with each other in many activities, such as feeding, grooming, and communication. Subterranean termites transport the bait material into their colonies, transferring the material to nestmates. The product is then transferred throughout the enormous subterranean termite colony until the bait reaches the queen and the total termite colony will collapse, eliminating the colony.

Hulett Environmental Services uses an advanced baiting system that has been proven successful throughout ten years of extensive in-field testing. This product has proven highly effective in subterranean termite baiting systems, especially for hard-to-control Formosan and Asian subterranean termites.

Termite baiting systems are exceptional at eradicating Formosan and Asian termite colonies. Other benefits of termite baiting systems include:

• Curative and preventive approach to subterranean termite control
• Environmentally responsible method
• Termites prefer the bait over wood and will recruit nestmates to feed
• Active ingredient is transferred and brought back to the colony
• Insect growth regulator that targets termites specifically
• Non-invasive, with no major digging or trenching required

Applications

Termite baiting systems have many applications. This simple, effective tool can work in any home with a termite problem, but technicians are more likely to recommend this treatment in specific scenarios.

Some homes have features that make them too difficult to treat with liquid. Houses with wells, ponds, sub-slab heating ducts, and other construction features pose a challenge for certain treatments, making them strong candidates for termite baiting stations.

What Is a Liquid Termite Treatment?

Liquid termite treatment is the most common method for eliminating termites. It’s highly effective and is used frequently for both existing homes with an infestation and during the construction of new buildings. Liquid termite treatments create a barrier around the perimeter of a home’s foundation, and it kills the termites after they pass through it.

To be an effective treatment method, it is critical to establish a complete treatment barrier around the home’s perimeter without untreated gaps. This can be a challenge, which is why leaving subterranean termite treatment to the professionals is key. Pest control professionals take several steps to ensure that the treatment forms a continuous ring around your home. Before applying the treatment, they begin by digging a trench around your home. They may also drill holes in the foundation or concrete to apply the product in inaccessible areas. It’s a considerable amount of labor, but it’s essential to establish an unbroken protection barrier.

Once the technician has completed these tasks, they can apply the EPA-approved liquid treatment. Technicians need skill and experience to apply this treatment. A successful application requires knowledge of the product and building construction, making this treatment much better handled by experienced professionals.

Benefits

• This treatment offers quick mortality for termites who pass through the treated barrier.
• It’s excellent for treating all subterranean termites, including the formidable Formosan.
• The product is residual, offering subterranean termite defense into the future.
• The treatment is discrete, without bait stations in the turf.

Applications

This treatment is the most popular method for eliminating termites and is one that’s worth considering for many infestations. It’s a particularly appealing solution for certain situations. If you’re preparing to sell your home and need to eliminate the termites quickly, this fast-acting treatment is for you. If you’re facing significant structural damage and need to stop it from getting worse right away, you’ll also appreciate the speed of a liquid treatment.

Which One Is Better?

The best termite treatment can vary based on your preferences and the severity of the problem. Pest control professionals have an ongoing debate about which treatment is most effective. Truthfully, both treatments work, and in most cases, it’s a matter of personal preference. There is some evidence that it’s better to treat large colonies with baits rather than sprays, but more research is needed to confirm these findings.

Hulett Environmental Services offers free inspections. You can hear which treatment the technician recommends and why during an inspection. These trained inspectors will discuss with you and your family the treatment method that fits the needs of your home and family. Established pest control companies with good training programs will likely have extensive experience with termite control in your area and the most up-to-date information on which treatment would be most effective for your termite problem. Inspectors and technicians from Hulett are trained by a staffed Board Certified Entomologist.

How Often Should Termite Bait Stations be Checked?

According to the research conducted by the manufacturer, and the product instructions, termite bait stations should be serviced once per year. Because all properties are not the same and because subterranean termites are prevalent in South Florida, your Hulett termite specialist may want to check your bait stations more often. Our team will assess the number of stations needed for the size of your property. Bait stations are then installed around the perimeter of your home to create a termite barrier for your home. After the initial installations, your Hulett termite specialist may check your stations to determine the frequency that termites are consuming the bait in the stations. Servicing your termite bait stations offers convenience for your busy schedule, as you don’t need to be at home for your technician to service your bait stations, as long as they have access to the perimeter of your yard. However, if there is an active infestation on the interior, the technician may want to do a thorough inspection and treatment on the interior, as well.

The Most Effective Method for Termite Treatment: Just Call Hulett

Hulett understands that your home is a significant investment. Let us help you protect this important asset with Hulett’s liquid termite treatment or termite baiting system that will eliminate the termites in your home. As a family-owned business operating for over 50 years, we have helped many homeowners eliminate these destructive pests for good.

You can count on Hulett to solve your termite problem. We train our technicians on the latest products and treatment methods through Bugs University so that you know you’re getting the most up-to-date treatments to guard your home from this ever-adapting insect. Call Hulett today to learn more about ridding your home from termites, or how to help prevent an infestation from occurring in your home in the first place.