Termites are silent destroyers that can reside in any of your property without you noticing. It’s estimated that termites can cause a whopping RM40 million worth of property damages in a year. In fact, termite damage is more common than the damages caused by floods and fire.
Despite its tiny physique, termites can affect our daily lives in many ways aside from inflicting severe damage to our properties. They can cause serious health issues such as asthma, respiratory illnesses, and skin allergy. Not only that, but termites can also cause electrocution to occur.
To prevent or control termite infestation in any of your properties, it’s best to consult the Malaysia pest control expert. Equipped with the proper knowledge to exterminate termites, they can draw up an effective plan, such as the termite baiting system, to restore a sense of comfort and safety to your property.
How does the termite baiting system work?
At AntiPest, we use Sentricon Colony Elimination System which uses two baiting stations (in-ground and above-ground) to prevent and control termite infestation.
Before we set up the baiting station, we’ll first inspect your property for signs of termites. Then, we’ll set up either the in-ground or above-ground baiting stations around your properties, which will be checked regularly for termite activity.
When termites are found in one or more of the stations, they’ll be transferred to another device that contains Recruit II termite bait. This is then placed into the stations. As they feed on the bait, the termites will bring it back to the colony, and eventually wipe out the colony.
Once the termite colony is eliminated, we’ll replace the bait with monitoring devices. This allows us to continue inspecting the stations in order to detect new termite colony that may invade your property.
How long does the bait last?
Depending on the severity of termite infestation at your property, pest control professionals will customise the termite baiting system to suit your needs. Of course, this will affect the efficacy of the bait.
For effective extermination, a termite baiting system is typically monitored and maintained year-round. Which means pest control professionals will make the relevant recommendations to ensure that your property is free of termites.
What are the factors that influence termite treatment?
Many things can affect the termite treatment at your property. Some of which include the type of termite, degree of infestation and property environment.
1. Type of termite
Different types of termites can affect the longevity of your property’s termite treatment. Take the subterranean and drywood termites as examples. Subterranean termites live in the soil around properties and build tunnels to access food while drywood termites live within a property’s wood and feed through it.
2. Degree of infestation
This is a major factor in determining the efficacy of your property’s termite treatment. The larger the termite colony, the longer it takes to eliminate the termites from your property. The level of expertise your pest control professional has will also affect the termite treatment’s efficacy.
3. Environment of property
The environment of your property also affects the treatment’s longevity. Allow pest control professionals to inspect your property for the presence of any wood component thoroughly. If any of the wooden elements are inaccessible or hard to reach, you can expect the treatment to last a short while. This means you’ll have to seek better solutions to eliminate termites.
A termite baiting system may take a while to work but it’s worth the wait if it keeps termites away from your property. Besides, its eco-friendly technique means that the soil of your property is free from chemicals, making it safe for your pets or children to play outdoors.
Thanks to its flexibility, the termite baiting system can be used in different locations as well as throughout the year for effective termite extermination. As one of the many pest control professionals in Malaysia, AntiPest offers a comprehensive termite treatment for your property.