The technician cannot inspect behind walls and paneling, into wall voids, under floor coverings, beyond ceiling panels, or through other cosmetic coverings that may be part of your home. Based on the findings from the inspection, the proposal may include several treatment options. These options may include a soil treatment, termite baits, physical barriers, mechanical alteration, foundation and wood treating. The goal is to create a continuous pesticide barrier in the soil. Termite baiting is a relatively new concept and cannot be compared easily to conventional termite treatments in terms of their effectiveness.
Baits take advantage of the social nature and foraging behavior of subterranean termites.
Foraging worker termites consume the bait and share it with the rest of the colony, resulting in a slow colony decline or eventual elimination. The treatment proposal should include specific information about the treatment. If there is anything you do not understand regarding the termite treatment proposal, stop and ask the salesperson or company representative to explain the proposal in more detail. You should discuss any such conditions with your PCO after the inspection and consider correcting those conditions where possible. As with any termite control product, we recommend that you read all available literature about the product and the service.