What type of bait systems are commonly used for termite management?

Sentricon systems are indeed a commonly used method for termite management, especially recognized for their effectiveness in baiting and monitoring termite populations. These systems utilize a series of bait stations strategically installed around the perimeter of a structure. These bait stations contain a slow-acting insecticide that worker termites consume and then take back to their colony. This not only helps to eliminate the termites that accessed the bait but also impacts the colony as a whole, as the product is shared among the termites, leading to further population reduction.

The Sentricon system is preferred due to its environmentally friendly approach and the fact that it minimizes the use of traditional liquid chemical barriers in or around the home. By focusing on attracting the termites to the bait, this system enables targeted control, allowing for ongoing monitoring and management of termite activity over time without constant pesticide application in the environment.

While other systems like trap systems and nematode systems do exist, they are less commonly used for traditional structural termite management compared to bait systems such as Sentricon. Barrier systems primarily focus on creating a physical or chemical barrier to prevent termites from entering structures, which is a different approach than using bait to actively manage existing populations. Thus, the Sentricon system stands out as a reliable and effective method