As mentioned above, Termidor HE can save your tiles. Why would two large reputable companies choose not to be members if its a reputable organization. Whew! I used to have Terminix but decided not to renew since all they did was inspect. Ive found a couple of sites like domyownpestcontrol, etc that look legit. That said, waaaaaaay earlier in this comment thread, Dr. Nan-Yao Su was mentioned to be a foremost expert in the field of termite behavior. Jay- I never attempted to become selected by Sentricon. Theresa,, Termidor is good for about 10 15 years . It only takes 1/32 of an inch for termites to get through to the home and far too often that gap can occur from an earthquake, flooding, landscaping, etc. Since you are not an Authorized Sentricon Operator, you have no idea what the costs or procedures are. And the Sentricon Above ground station hands down also works great! appearing on this site are from advertisers from which this website receives compensation for being listed here. Also, what would drive them to the surface when, for at least 4 months of the year, the top 36 of the ground is frozen solid? Im buying a frame house built in 1987 in the Tampa Florida area. The termite Sentricon system relies on the ability of termites to find stakes in below ground bait stations. Its breakthrough molecular technology allows for half the water, 50% shallower treatment depths, 33% fewer drill holes, and 77% smaller trenches. Trey is going against the label: no partial treatments with Termidor allowed. Id have to disagree with comparing the effectiveness of Termidor and Sentricon (which is a bait). Another company recommended Sentricon and est is $1282 with $400 a year to maintain. Termites have a head and a long bullet shaped body. To make sure that the termites disappear, partial conventional treatment might be used as well. Repellent termite insecticides tend to repel termites away from structures. Where other chemical barriers will weaken in a matter of months, Altriset will continue to protect your home from termites. (949) 631-7348. The polymer then dissipates and thus allows the fipronil to bind to the soil. Weve gotten two bids both to use Termidor. However, when they do find the station, it will attract other termites by way of phermone interaction amongst the colony. Someone has told you something completly wrong.Baits are ok for prevention, but if you have active termites nothing and I mean nothing will get rid of them faster than Termidor ,,not Premise or any other liquid works like Termidor. The development of Termidor HE has produced a new patent for the Advanced Polymer Technology (APT). Termidor is very effective against termites as well as other pests such as ants and bugs. Should I say the same negative things about your company? My pest control company has just informed me that due to advances in technology, they will only need to inspect the stations two times per year, instead of four. This was probably 1 1/2 yrs ago. Especially since you have an active infestation. They did an exterior treatment and also treated all the perimeter walls from the inside. In terms of experience, I have worked personally for 41 years. Most pest control companies use bait technology these days. Even though it has been proven to not be the cause they have had a tough time making a comeback. Lets take a look at the way products like this work, their benefits, and their downsides. What if the wife wants to plant flowers near the house. In-Stock Orders Placed By 3:00 PM CT Ship Today! We live in an area of NJ where the water table is high and the dirt is sandy but can be hard like clay. It contains the same chemical, Fipronil, as Termidor SC. Advance is not newer technology. Termidor has no color, taste, odor or fumes and is easily transmitted through feeding and grooming from termite to termite. Turns out, it has just gotten more advanced since 2010. Call and email us for a free quote on Barrier treatments or for more information on the Termidor products. Our company has been in business for over 34 years and licensed in SC, FL, GA , and TN. Now I understand the house was treated with Bora-Care for all the woods during construction. Not to mention TB that once a bait grows fungus on it (which can after about 1 month of being in the ground) it will repel termites. These were powerful insecticides that helped control not only termites, but also eradicate the Bed Bug problem that existed throughout society 50 plus years ago, and that now is a major come back problem . It should be noted that he recommends using the cheapest, lowest-effective products on the market. However, both options deliver solutions on their own timeframe and have a very different impact on your budget, the environment, and your life. Can you give me any advice on either of these two companies as far as their reputations and what questions to ask them? I had the sentricon system installed in my house last October when we first found out we had termites. I asked if they would treat upstairs too, but he said no that downstairs and outside would be enough. It is merely a more controlled treatment that is less intrusive and not nearly as environmentally hazardous. Liquid will always be better than bait. I have used them for the 12 years I have had the home and repeatedly had to have them come out and spot treat between whole area treatments. And we have a quote from Terminx that has a protection plan with no treatment until termites are found within a 5 ft from the house and at that point they will treat with termindor. Finally, in the past 5 years I have not personally seen nor issued any retreatments on a home where Sentricon HD was installed properly. Should I request a full treatment with termidor now while still keep those sentricon stations? It sounds like you are an honest man if you didnt sell that person a bait only treatment! My neighbor paid $375/year after an installment fee of $1200. The science behind them is that the termites will find the bait in the stations, eat it, go feed up to several million of their sisters, then be unable to shed their skins (exo-skeletons), then die as a result. KA, one of the doityourself sites has videos on how to install and maintain bait stations. Im going to be safe than sorry, but I think I saw some damage downstairs that he didnt see during the inspection. It might take months or years to locate, and that means LOTS of wall studs destroyed, bands gone, sill plates gone, and a homeowner with $30K in repairs. Once termites start feeding on these stakes, the stakes are removed and a bait tube is added. shared with Dow via computer from the company that installed the system. Web20 (2002.03.03) Age 22 (2000.08.08) Italy Birthplace Canada 6'1" (185 cm) Height Altriset is labeled only for subterranean termites. I have asked a couple big local owned company and they all said they are authorized to do both Sentricon and Termidor. This conversation has been helpful, though. I want to know if they treat the perimeter of the house, wont that take care of the termites if they are in the garage area too? This is a perfect scenario for Sentricon. Monday - Friday Its more of an insurance, once your on the program, and the customer suspects termite activity, they will come to inspect and if confirmed then treat using Termindor.The program also has a yearly inspection to make sure no termites are found within 5ft of the house. It will help to make you a better pest management professional. Its breakthrough molecular technology allows for half the water, 50% shallower treatment depths, 33% fewer drill holes, and 77% smaller trenches. Scott, $10/LF would be the higher end of our local rates.With the exception of Orkin and another locally owned company at $12/LF. It could depend on how far away from the home that the stations were installed. Id say you better use Termidor while you can because its days are numbered; the whack-os will eventually succeed in outlawing it, too. Although I was recently called by someone with active termites who had been using another local small company like me for years . You can clearly see it was termites. Its the next level of control. The two quotes are quite different in price. The baits ( Sentricon, Advance, Firstline Ect.) In fact it gets more hits at 20 than Sentricon at 10 spacing because of its size.. A one year guarantee on a Termidor treatment is pathetic! WebTermidor is not systemic and does not affect plant life around your home. Cade, dont argue with me; argue with Stoy Hedges PhD. My concern is that the termite found in the sentricon station may not from the same colony that swarm under the refrigerator? The best termite control strategy considers all available tools and integrates them to provide the customer the best possible termite protection. Then, if we need to do something about it now, what treatment is the most sound spot treatment with termador or the full sentricon system or should we get a third opinion? This patent ensures that BASF has single right to a niche of the market, and if the product generates good sales it will also bring revenue. Just think about what you just read for a minute. You could have great success. No move-out is required for subterranean termite treatments and youll be happy to learn that there is no extra charge for using Altriset. Whats also amazing is how much damage they would have done to your home before they found it. I think Termidor is the way Im going to go. 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You can find amazing testimonies online about homes and barns that were infested with termites, and an exterior only treatment with Termidor solved their problem. I can never find Sentricon products, probably due to their specific rules for selling the product, but Advanced is available on several sites. What is the policy for Experts coming back to check the Sentricon Baits? Nothing wrong with it. Use Left/Right arrow keys to allow users to navigate within the navigation links. Every chemical has some sort of breakdown period. WebTermidor is not systemic and does not affect plant life around your home. Ant wings are only slightly longer than their bodies. For those people, Sentricon is perfect. There is a new product just hitting the market called Altriset which is made by Dupont and so far looks like it may be as good as Termidor (if that is possible )As far as warranties go some companies offer a repair guarantee and some just a retreat guarantee,(prices vary) ..The truth is if a company is insured ALL treatments are backed by a repair guarantee whether they tell you or not. While the Oster T Finisher specializes with its precision, the Andis T Outliner specializes by providing pure power. Id just about decided to go with Sentricon baits for a known infestation in NE Kansas, then started hearing from local companies that they are moving to Advance baits, because it is newer technology. It is non-toxic for humans, pets, or other insects, and has a long-term effect. Call Toll Free 1-855-55-EPEST (37378) Research shows, applying Termidor SE pre-construction and post-construction prevent pests. Sentricon baits, if done right can be somewhat effective.Nothing close to Termidor . Ive just found out Termidor is banned in France as they think it is harmfull to the enviroment. Sentricon is certainly the safer, less instrusive way to do it. Just because you dont use baits doesnt mean they dont work. !In almost 24 years I have use almost everything on the market.Nothing works like Termidor, It has had no retreats (callbacks) in over 10 years of use.Million of homes treated and not one failureSentricon and Termidor both are a stand alone treatment , to do both is a scam!! BTW, orkin is suppose to use termidor treatment. this was in my shed which has a dirt floor and is abuts the house so I guess would be considered attached. That cost is often reflected in the cost of the treatment-no matter what you choose. I keep getting told that they must go back to the soil and in that case they should be dying out?? If you are concerned about how safe termidor is or putting chemicalsin the ground, use Altriset. There are lots of pest control people like Cade out there. When our home was built,(2007)they used Termidor2 years ago, they said we needed another dose of termite killer and they recommended that I have Sentricon,,,,I went with it and I have had no problems .yetThe question I have is How long is Termidor supposed to last? I am not sure who that Ron guy is, but after reading through various posts, he doesnt seem very knowledgeable, in my opinion. What a shame. Any salesperson trying to sell you ANY termite baiting system is just wanting your money. Use Enter/Space key to select the menu/submenu items. Altriset is a highly effective termite control product that stops the termites from feeding within hours of application. The timing of the development of Termidor HE is likely to be related to this patent for Method of Application, as it recently ran out. 2) It depends where the live termites were found. Copyright 2023 Termite Terry Pest Control. Sentricon is probably the most green solution out there, but its effectiveness has also been brought into question by a number of so-called experts. It is not fully effective at controlling termite infestation. Termidor, although low in toxicity is still a liquid pesticide. Use "Spacebar" or "Enter" to expand the My Account navigation menu. The attic is unfinished and gets below freezing during the winter. Sentricon is more environmentally friendly. Thus, leading to an inferior barrier. Nicholas W Constantino , Sorry to hear that, you should not be seeing a swarm,,Was the swarm in your home? My dilemma is the fact that the pipes to the pool go througha lush garden area. Is it ok that they dont offer a warranty? Jay you seem to have a lot of knowledge for someone so hell-bent on Sentricon. Like the technicians before me have posted, a bait only treatment has a much higher retreat percentage than a liquid or a liquid plus bait treatment. The pest control company I called indicated the Termidor system was only good for 7 yrs and would have to be redone at that time. I am a small person (58 148 lbs) and was able to get into these small areas but I doubt many other people could. They came out and drilled, then applied Termidor. Termites only build the tunnels to stay in the dark when they need to forage above the surface- like when they forage into the basement of a home or up an exterior foundation. The dealers must get training and sign an agreement to pay for product. The following spring (2 months ago), we found swarmers by the fridge again. If termites pop-up elsewhere in your home, they will locally use chemical again. However last night we discovered termites in our basement, mind you I had two termite complete a termite check and told no termites inside the house. Why wouldnt everyone just treat with Termidor, and forget about termites until another 10-15 years? With baits if you dont renew all you have is a plastic station with two pieces of wood in it. Excludes Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and all other U.S. territories. We didnt get termites either place. Drilling Porches, Patios and Concrete Expansions, Treating Inside Walls, Plumbing Penetrations and Voids, Foaming Inside Walls and Plumbing Penetrations, 2 Step Professional Approach to Killing Termites. Okay Jim Ive got it that sounds like a good system you have in place. 1) Sentricon IS a green product. Is this common and does Sentricon also kill ant colonies? This has been very informative. As an honest professional, I take issue with you trying to scare people with your termite damage estimates of $30,000!. I purchased Termador and am wondering: Can I just treat the gravel areas and still kill the termites with Thermador? I am going to have a Termidor treatment done. The products that we sell are safe when used as directed, but be a little safety conscious. Is this wall adjacent to the garage slab? It is not a liquid pesticide. I have recently discovered we have termites in our 108 year old farm house. or is this a case where I need to pray to the termite poison god that Sentricon gets this done? WebAltriset was tested against Termidor (a common chemical for termite treatments) and after 3 months, Altriset still had 66% of its original application while Termidor only had around 30%. To Jim: see my question above regarding risk factors with application of Termidor. I have also called EcoLab. During their respective inspections, no live termites were found in our home by either pest control company. I have used Termidor, Premise, dursban, permethrins, etc. Another little tidbit to keep in minda mature termite colony will eat a pound of wood per day. Simply put, they do NOT rid a home of termites. My question is is there a way I can tell how much damage is done without tearing down the house? The termites then then die due to lack of activity and inability to eat. * Free Shipping is available to the continental United States only. It was a nice sunny day and it really surprised me as I thought that the Termidor knocked out my termites. The standard drill bit is a carbide coated tip drill - standard size is 1/2" wide by 18" long. 10 feet for a termite is equal to just over a mile for a human.

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