Is Trelona better than Sentricon?

Our favorite termite baiting system is made by the same company that manufactures Termidor®: BASF. It is called Trelona® ATBS, and we find it to be far superior to its primary competitor, Sentricon®.

Who makes Trelona?

BASF
Trelona is a trademark of BASF.

How long does Trelona last?

Q6: How long will the bait last in the station? A6: When installed according to the label, most Trelona bait cartridges can remain effective for 2 or 3 years under typical conditions.

How long does it take for Trelona to work?

about 90 days
Yes, Trelona Compressed Termite Bait will kill a subterranean termite colony within about 90 days or so. Termite baiting systems are best used to monitor termite activity prior to having an infestation in your home, but they still may be used as part of a plan to eradicate an infestation as well.

What bait system does Terminix use?

Sentricon baiting system
At Terminix, we use the Always Active Sentricon baiting system. With the Always Active system, bait is inserted into the station at the time of installation, meaning you have immediate protection from Termites.

Which termite bait is best?

The 5 Best Termite Killers

  • Taurus SC: Most Popular.
  • Bifen XTS: Best Fast-acting.
  • Spectracide Terminate: Best Bait.
  • Termidor Foam: Best Direct Chemical Treatment.
  • BioAdvanced Termite Killer: Best for DIY.

How often should termite traps be checked?

every 3 months
According to a recent survey, the particular termite bait stations should be monitored every 3 months. Timing for every inspection is very important. If you miss the opportunity to expose termites to the bait when they do maximum damage then you have to abandon the stations and the process will fail.

How often are Trelona bait stations inspected?

* After feeding has stopped, and there has been no activity for one year, inspect the stations every 6 months. To inspect a station, remove the cover and visually exam- ine the cartridges for the presence of termites, being careful to minimize disturbance in the case that termites are present.

What is Trelona used for?

The active ingredient in Trelona compressed termite bait, novaluron, is a chitin synthesis inhibitor that prevents the termite from being able to successfully complete the molting process. As a result, termites are unable to reach maturity and cannot reproduce, which leads to colony elimination.

Are termite bait stations worth it?

More importantly, they’re designed to not only kill termites active within the traps, but also to kill off the actual nest too. This is what makes termite baiting stations really effective. Not only are they an affordable long term solution, but they are incredibly effective at killing off large colonies of termites.

Do termite baiting systems really work?

No chemical termite treatment, whether it’s a liquid or a bait system, is going to be 100% effective every time. If there is termite activity in your crawlspace or basement and it’s ignored for many years, you could end up with serious damage.