How Termite Baits Work ?
Termite baits consist of paper, cardboard, or other material consume as termite food, combined with a slow-acting lethal chemical to termites, The chemical used for baiting is usually an insect hormone.
When fed to the termites, it disrupts the normal growth and reproduction of the termites. The termites feed on the chemical but do not die immediately and, therefore, can pass the chemical on to other members of the colony as they feed each other. Termite workers also feed the termite queen so, if sufficient of the chemical is fed on by the colony, the chemical also kills her without ever having directly fed on the bait.
After elimination of the termites, monitoring can be carried out with the wooden bait stakes to forewarn of any new infestation. Baiting is an efficient method of termites extermination because it targets the termite nest.
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