How bait systems work
Small stations go in the ground around your home, spaced roughly 10–15 feet apart. Inside each is wood or cellulose bait that termites prefer over your house. Foraging termites find it, feed, and carry the slow-acting active ingredient back to the colony — where it's shared, and the colony collapses. No trenching, no drilling through your slab, no gallons of liquid in the soil.
Why homeowners choose bait
Less invasive. Stations are small, discreet, and don't disturb landscaping, patios, or driveways the way trenching does. Colony elimination, not just a barrier. Liquid treatments block termites from entering; bait eliminates the colony attacking you. Always-on monitoring. The stations are checked on schedule — if new termite activity appears, even years later, the system catches it before damage starts.
The monitoring rhythm
Stations get checked quarterly (more often in the first year). We look for activity, replace consumed bait, and keep the system armed. This is the part that makes bait systems better than a one-and-done treatment: your home is being watched for termites four times a year, every year.
Bait vs. liquid barrier
Both work when done right. Liquid barriers are faster to establish and better when there's an active infestation needing immediate protection. Bait systems are less disruptive, eliminate colonies, and monitor continuously. Many homes do well with either; some situations (a slab with extensive attached patios, for example) favor one over the other. We'll recommend honestly after inspection — start with a termite inspection.
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