Using a Bait System to Eliminate Termites From Your Property
If you have noticed termites in or around your home, eradicating them as soon as possible is necessary to reduce the chance of structural damage. One way homeowners deal with a termite problem is with the use of a termite control bait system. Here are instructions on how to install bait traps properly to eliminate termites from your property.
1. Understand How a Termite Bait System Eliminates Pests
A bait system is comprised of plastic, metal, or wood stakes with hollowed-out interiors. Bait is placed inside of each stake. This attracts termites to the stakes as they are able to smell the bait after it is placed inside the ground. An area is present in each stake that allows for termites to get inside to the bait. They then take the bait back to their underground nests to share with the rest of their group. This bait then kills off all termites that ingest it. This is a popular way to reduce and even eliminate termites from the ground.
2. Know the Proper Placement for the Best Results
Instructions are provided on home kits if you decide to place a bait system in the ground of your property. It is best to install stakes a few feet away from the perimeter of any structure to help keep termites from gaining access to them. They also need to be placed a few feet apart to cover as much ground area as possible. Because of this, you may need to purchase more than one system depending upon the square footage of your home, shed, and other structures you wish to protect. If you hire a termite control service to tend to the job and you need several traps, package deals are usually provided to cover the area properly.
3. Look for Results and Continue the Process
Check on bait traps every few days to see if the bait you had inserted in the stakes is still present. If the bait does not disappear after a few days, consider moving the stakes to new locations to increase the likelihood of it being taken away to termite nests. It takes several weeks to completely eradicate a termite problem. Continue to check your home's interior for signs of a termite infestation throughout the trapping process. If you notice wings, hollow wood, or sawdust in your home, contact a pest control service immediately to schedule an evaluation appointment.
