Pawson is currently testing baits under varying conditions in Texas. Termites molt every six to eight weeks and the IGR prevents them from forming a new cuticle. Without new skin to protect them, they will die. One of the drawbacks of this method is that control does not occur immediately. Another type of bait station uses a toxic bait.
Termites feed on the bait and carry it back to the colony, feed on it and die.
Pawson is currently studying bait formulations to see which works best. In the spring, termites will swarm and new colonies are formed. Only about 1 percent to 2 percent survive. Birds love them. They're susceptible to heat and arid conditions.