Is Sectricon something that I can check on my own after the first year or is it a system that I cant get into or that requires an electronic detector to check. Get with the 21st Century! Dont look for advice from someone who only pitches liquids (ie Termidor, Premise, etc) or baits (ie Sentricon, Advance). This is done after extensive field training and approval by the EPA. Also cases where termites have come through cracks in the floor of the basement directly into studs. Ron- Please go back to working on cars or waiting tables or whatever it is you do for a living and leave the expertise on termites and other insects to the professionals. I have not removed paneling there but am sure theyre munching away on the paneling supports as well. I live in south Mississippi. Yes Jay it is amazing. Wouldnt you at some point have to pay to re-treat the entire house again? That means the soil was never treated? Im a retired Pest ControlCompany Owner: Hands down Termidor is the only game in town for Sub- Termite if you want control. The two quotes are quite different in price. If they dont, then think something would be amiss. At first, you say you suggest a bait system (not necessarily Sentricon but some type of bait system) but later, you say to do a termidor exterior plus treatment. Was, is Termidor still effective now in 2012, and did this pest company sell me something I did not need? Of course, the Termidor system is liquid and includes digging trenches around the house, and drilling into the basement. You really think even they are selling knockoffs? Had our house treated with Termidor 5 years ago. I suppose the company would replace a plastic tube once has been infested and no longer showing activity. We were being told by the region manager to spray water , thats when I walked away. We didnt get termites either place. Sentricon is much more environmentally friendly. So for every one hundred gallons, only 80 ounces of it is chemical while the rest is water. I have active termites in my Maryland Home.I live within 100 of the water and also have a well 20 from the house. I think Altriset will be a good product too. Neither EcoLab nor Presto-X were shown as members even though you said they are solid companies. Since the well is in front of the home and the known entry area in the rear would Termidor applied in the back yard and Sentricon around the whole house be a reasonable method? That would be good to share. I just cant afford to drop 1000$ on something that may be a bit of a scam. Thats an eight foot 24 every week and a half. Opinions? Stations that are located in dryer areas may not be found by termites, which require wet soil to live and feed. While Termidor is highly toxic, Altriset is not, making it a better alternative for those who do not want to expose themselves to the risks associated with the use of Termidor . The award recognizes technical innovation incorporating environmentally responsible1 chemistry into its design, manufacture and use. Is Advance also now always active or pre-baited? How can you tell how safe a product is to use? Anyone wishing to evaluate the relative effectiveness of Sentricon vs Termidor need not look any further than the statement, Sentricon is certainly the greener solution. This may cause tiles to crack, and even if it doesnt crack the covered up holes can be an eyesore to you as a homeowner. I have a master in entomology specializing in eastern subterrain termites and have been in the pest control business for over 25 years. after first year. The traps are not that far from the home3 feet maybeI will keep you posted as to when he returns and the result!! It contains the same chemical, Fipronil, as Termidor SC. This was probably 1 1/2 yrs ago. I would greatly appreciate a professional opinion. Just an FYI/ follow up My termite guy came by (7-26-12) to check the Sentricon traps and found activity in one of them. Advertiser Disclosure: Many of the savings offers So how do they find the Termidor? A newer non-repellent and also "GREEN" termiticide is called "Altriset". Again, the leading experts say that bait alone is not enough. If your local Terminix is a franchise it may be O.K., if it is not a franchise STAY AWAY. I can never find Sentricon products, probably due to their specific rules for selling the product, but Advanced is available on several sites. Amanda, stay clear of that program its a scam on consumers and has been banned in several states and is under scrutiny by many attorney generals . For $99/year, they would sell us a 10-year warranty with annual inspection. Call them and ask them. Dont buy any liquid pesticides from eBay theyre mostly fake / counterfeit. From the comments, it sounds like both Senticon and Termidor are very effective, its just a bit more up front for Termidor but more long term cost with Sentricon because someone has to come by more often to monitor the baits. This usually is not of an issue for you as a customer as it is only a matter of a few hours. This is a perfect scenario for Sentricon. They are not recommending treatment around the entire house. Both Termidor and Altriset are popular and trusted termite control treatments in the United States. You should call the headquarters and report them. Something smells fishy to me. They monitor stations every 3 months. Use Down or Tab key to select next menu item. I have been in the pest business for over 26 years , I have used most every bait and liquid over the years . As a homeowner with current termite issues, I have repeatedly been told to use Sentricon if you have active termites and Termidor for use before you see termite activity. So, Jim, back to your situation The termite pressures in Florida are extremely heavy, so you should probably do something in the next two years. Most specialists consider using a 100-gallon spray rig to apply the termiticide. It is the ONLY termite control product on the market that actually eliminates all the termite colonies surrounding a structure. If you are reading this thread and are just looking for answers to your questions. Ron could you please post the link about Do Nan Yao Su saying that Sentricon is only 20% effective against subterranean termites? This site is available in the following languages: Innovation Still Never Stops: 2021 Triple Play, Customer Success Story | Green Turf in the Blue Ridge, Take a Fresh Look at Intrinsic brand fungicides, Five cultural practices that will improve disease management, Funky Pests | Don't Get Walloped by Whiteflies, Plant Protection: How to Use Pesticides Appropriately, 3 things growers should know about heat stress, Effective Pest Management Approaches for Spring Growers. They said renewals in my area are $350. And the Sentricon Above ground station hands down also works great! Termidor, on the other hand, is a chemical termiticide that provides a soil barrier surrounding your house. Wrong! Since you dont have any experience with Sentricon, you have no idea of the control rates. Or do I have to at least spot treat that area and under the brick stoop. Use Up or Shift+Tab keys to select the previous item. And how long do contracts typically last for these treatments? Do your research and find out everything you can about these types of products, and any other termite control methods, then make your choice based on what you find out. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central Time, Copyright 1997 - 2022 ePestSupply / ePestControl.com. How does he know if he is not an authorized vendor and has no direct experience with it. Out of the two Termidor HE is more expensive than Termidor SC. The termites are not repelled and in most cases cannot even sense that these chemicals are present. They will not all feast on the bait station, as some will tunnel right past it. However, both options deliver solutions on their own timeframe and have a very different impact on your budget, the environment, and your life. Thanks, I have no axe to grind. The renewal fee is a little higher for Sentricon, but there are no holes drilled through the exterior stoops, patios + no liquid pesticides applied, so it is a case by case decision based on the preferences of the individual client. Thanks, M. I live in Pa. Im thinking about doing this to my house. I have had two estimates and inspections from businesses that both have been in their respectable fields over 40 years. Just not enough history with it yet. In terms of experience, I have worked personally for 41 years. we have noticed the swarmer termites in a couple areas of the home (no more than 15 bugs) I had the terminex guy out today, and he recommended treating with termidor. So, the barrier created stays effective longer. I called orkin. If any sign of termite found, then a full treatment will be required. Homeowners beware. Find a company who has been around at least 15 20 years. Would Termidor be a viable method since there is the possibility of incomplete interior coverage. You are down in Tennessee where consumers are not as concerned about pesticides. I think liquid will always be better than bait, but I do apologize for personally offending you. When termites eat Termidor treated Thus, chemical treatment is a more viable alternative. Otherwise, they are usually foraging underground. Sentricon and Termidor are both about 99% effective. Advance your knowledge and ensure you are prepared to take on termite and general pest challenges. You can purchase bait stations on line to install and monitor yourself. I appreciate the conversations here; I hope someone responds to my termite dilemma. The GFI is a small box that the drill plugs into. Its totally unnecessary with Termidor unless you have activity there . We found a swarm in the front room of our split level home (on the level which is below ground) and there is also evidence theyve eaten the drywall paper in the same area. Is there any truth to this? Best environmental remediation person in my area says the same. It is true that hundreds of gallons will be used, but most of that is water. When I worked at Terminix we used Sentricon for years until Dow fired Terminix. Usually, in the absence of moisture, they are simply trapped inside the wall, cannot organize a new colony and eventually dehydrate (dry up) and die. That garage would only be about $400 $500 to treat which will kill the colonies feeding on the garage so they will never get to your home..Stay away from Orkin, find a good locally owned company. Lots of damage in the crawlspace. I have to make a decision soon as I will have to renew the Sentricon warranty for another year. It is common in homes that have had chemical treatments performed to find thousands of dead termites in walls where the termites were trapped and could not get out and simply died due to lack of moisture. Besides, I asked the rep about this insect inside my house that I thought could be termites, but he told me it wasn\\\t termites. It has strong soil bonding properties and can be used where there is moisture movement is the soil. Unfortunately, this is a necessary evil as there is way too much spam to moderate things manually. You have to use liquid if you want a proper termite treatment. The stations are baited with a low-impact bait that eliminates all the termite colonies within 100 feet or so of a structure. Our 5 year termite contract is expiring. A conventional treatment done with Termidor is the best termite treatment you can have done to your home. How long does the Termidor treatment last in the ground? Termidor is the only Termiticide to show 100% effectiveness against termites and also provides termite colony elimination. It is water soluble, and less enduring in wet soils. Call our office at (949) 631-7348 and well be happy to schedule an appointment at your convenience. So why would I be bitter that I was not selected (again, I never applied) to sell an inferior product? Too much work for an old man. Most everybody here in Florida gets tented, but the company Im using says the Termidor will kill them all, just be patient. Termidor is a great product but requires much more TLC when applying and if you have a an ill-informed applicator you will be VERY dissatisfied. 27 of 36 people found this answer helpful. No treatment will be needed inside the house. WebTermidor is an advanced undetectable liquid technology. You mentioned bait complaints online, there are alot of them yet very few on Termidor. The exterior should be enough, but you might want to have a bath trap installed if there are any bath tubs in your basement. I live in South Georgia. A termite inspection was done before closing, and no active termites found. Was I ripped off??? Nothing leaches out, and if it did, it wouldnt leach more than a few inches. 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. What if we decide to add a patio, redo a deck? Our typical recommendation is to use Termidor HE in tiled areas and SC for the rest as a cost effective and practical alternative. WebAltrisets chemistry is based on a naturally occurring compound found in the bark of a South American plant. He claimed that the dying termites (or dead termites?) Tyler- Obviously, you make my case. WebTermidor HE High-Efficiency Termiticide However challenging the job, Termidor HE termiticide cuts time and labor to make your work easier. Curious as to what to do. However, they dont always eliminate the infestation and even when they do, one or more years is often required to eliminate the infestation. Theyll stick to foraging low down in the ground and wont come up to the area where the station is located. No telling what you are paying for your contract renewal for Sentricon. If they are a member of the association, they probably have a good reputation and have been around awhile. Does anyone out there have real life experience with either of these? Your well is safe. Finally the big revelation of using always active and only checking the tubes one time per year. Jay- you are rude and a poor business man. If they find that termites have infested your home afterwards, they come in and treat with chemical anyway. GFI's are especially useful when drilling inside slab foundations near plumbing lines. There were a lot of hurt feelings in the industry from those that did not get selected, therefore they badmouth Sentricon every chance they get. Im buying a frame house built in 1987 in the Tampa Florida area. Can you give me any advice on either of these two companies as far as their reputations and what questions to ask them? I cant say that I blame them, however, I have experience with ALL the methods and products more than 5,000 termite jobs. Both Terminix and Arrow discovered active termites in the garage. Right now I am really frustrated and looking through numerous websites. !The studies are out there.. I dont believe that considering the amount of rain that we get in the south during hurricane season. WebAlso Termidor. After you have stopped the termites with a termiticide, it is time to go after the colony with a bait system. I have treated several thousand houses with Termidor during this 13 year period, without a single call back, reinfestation, or failure. I am looking at paying about $50 dollars more by using the Sentricon treatment from Company B and feel that I will be getting the protection that I need for the active termites that were found in the crawl spaces of my home. Termite baiting systems are becoming a less invasive alternative to conventional barrier methods of treatment. What a shame. Price for the Sentricon should be about $700 $1,000 for installation and 1 year of monitoring. There are pros and cons to both and it really is house by house. If the termites know that this area offers food, theyll then start feeding on the bait station. This forum discussion has been very valuable so I thank all of you who have shared your insights and experience with me. I have been in the industry for 40 years and agree with you Jim. When I checked out the NPMA, I found only Orkin and one other company whos name I didnt recognize for SD. One company, which I will call Company A is recommending the Termidor treatment alone and the other, Company B is recommending the Termidor treatment and the Sentricon bait treatment together. The products that we sell are safe when used as directed, but be a little safety conscious. The termites then then die due to lack of activity and inability to eat. Nicholas W Constantino , Sorry to hear that, you should not be seeing a swarm,,Was the swarm in your home? Or is it normal for the chemical to take some time to wipe out a whole colony? Copyright 2023 Termite Terry Pest Control. Obviously, Ron has no credibility at all. It is amazing they can find a 2 inch thick tomato steak. The reason that the renewal on Sentricon is more is because of the service, not because of the product. 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%. Altriset is cost-effective compared to Termidor but works almost the same way. And their training is world class. In some cases, when using a repellent chemical such as Talstar Professional, the termites will avoid the chemical and stay away from it. Termidor HE spread through the soil using Advanced Polymer Technology (APT). Altrisets chemistry is based on a naturally occurring compound found in the bark of a South American plant. 100% Termidor termiticide: Every treatment is protected by the strength of Termidor termiticide, trusted for years of proven performance. BT: You have found out what MANY other people found-out; termites just wont leave perfectly good food in a home to eat bait in a tube. Is this Altriset really any safer? Should I get a third estimate and inspection? The liquid application will take care of the immediate problem, and the Sentricon will be a good long term solution to eliminating all the termite colonies surrounding your home. Any down side? If you want real protection talk to a family owned company. We called around a few pest companies the next day and were told that we had disturbed them too much. Is that all you have? It is made up of smaller, well-experienced companies in most markets around the United States, as well as various other countries and islands. If you are concerned about how safe termidor is or putting chemicalsin the ground, use Altriset. It just seems there is a lot of unguarded space between stationsthe stations could be bypassed. For localized treatment of Drywood termites Buena Vista Company- The Pest Guys chooses Termidor. A guy like you who, unlike some of us, knows how to treat people could go real far. I have a log home. This spring, when remodeling our attached garage, I found what looked like extensive but old termite damage. This was probably 1 1/2 yrs ago. If Sentricon works, it should kill the entire colony. I am a keyman for Terminix which means i can sell and do my own jobs and this is how i do it Termidor is expensive but it does not cost that much to treat critical areas.. Its a small bit of extra care that the company really never misses in chemical costs.. What I meant to say was that I never had a call back for termites at any home treated with termidor. My concern is that the termite found in the sentricon station may not from the same colony that swarm under the refrigerator? Bear in mind that the two products actually contain the exact same active ingredient, the major difference is how they are spread and distributed in the soil. I am torn because of that. Sentricons chemical (Noviflumuron) will not contaminate the soil at all; it wont get rid of termites either. We also got a quote for $750 to treat the boiler room with Transport, drilled into the basement floor, and trenched and rodded from the outside. I have been in the exterminating business for at least a decade (total). I dont know what happens if you do not renew with them, but think they leave the tubes in the ground. Earlier posts on this site indicate that Sentricon was preferable, but these were couple years old posts. Then, there is labor, vehicle, gas, insurance, etc. More toxic. My concern with termidor and other ground injected chemicals is that they will inevitably migrate or be unearthed. The only one less toxic is Premise, but it moves in the soil every time it rains.. Termidor has the same active ingredient as Frontline that you put on your pets for fleas. How We Paid Our Mortgage In Less than 10 Years, How to Manage Your Asset Allocation with Multiple Accounts, Consumption Smoothing - Save While the Saving's Good. So, in round numbers, the pest guys cost is about $350 per job. This will be may last post. I am leaning toward the Phantom/Advance trap combination and would appreciate any input on this solution. He suggested a maintenance plan that involves Sentricon around the house at every eight feet and application of a termiticide through the concrete slab in the place where we found the termite activity (the floorboards are already removed and access to the concrete is immediate). Retail Store and Distribution Center Sign in for a personalized shopping experience and faster checkout. Some warranties have a low limit on the damage covered. Termidor SC requires a high labor input to ensure the barrier is up to standard, and the drilled holes need to be very close to each other, which means that sometimes the technician will have to drill through the centre of tiles rather than grout lines. Just want to make sure that I choose the right one as I dont have surplus cash to spend unwisely. Exactly what Ive been saying. However, if they are using the prior generation of Sentricon, they will need to return within 3 months to check and add bait to the infested station. Density: approx. No offer has ever been made to pay for the damage. Or maybe just trench along the house to do partial treatment? $500 is a cheap Termidor treatment, so be careful. Center, 2004-2023 P&M Solutions, LLC DBA DoMyOwn, Shop All This all sounds rather reasonable to me. My advice to Marty (Im a homeowner not a professional) is to keep the annual inspection by Terminix but no treat until there are signs of termite presencedont wait until there is actual termite damage. If you want to save a few bucks on your annual renewal, go with Termidor. It is an approved, most used, and fully efficient product that professionals use in post and pre-construction. What is this ones? Altriset is colorless, odorless and tasteless and works on a transfer effect through grooming and feeding. This is a personal finance site where I write about my personal experiences. Im in Memphis and I dont seem to find anyone who provides Sentricon other than my existing pest control company. I am in an internet chat room with pest companies all over the world and almost all the Advance users are backing off now, because they have been burnt by numerous jobs where they lost money because of large underground infestations. I like working with it better because of that. My question is if we are not finding fresh damage or signs of live termites anywhere, are we kidding ourselves to think that perhaps the termites have simply left the area and found a different place to feed or should we assume that since we had them at one time, we will have them again if we dont do something about it now? They did an exterior treatment and also treated all the perimeter walls from the inside. Their former president (Ward Combs) is a past president of the NPMA. Termidor kills yes, it is toxic and a danger to anyone with MCS Environmental Illness. They also have the most respected entomologist on the planet advising them. Please stop trying to play expert in a matter which you know very little about. I have recently discovered we have termites in our 108 year old farm house. For one, Orkin (at least in North Carolina) uses Advance bait stations, and not Firstline. What do you think of the Terminx program, where they come out yearly and inspect but unless termites are found within 5ft of the house they do not treat. We will monitor these stations 2 times a year, but are only required 1 time a year. Just to recap, when we remodeled our home in the spring of 2009, we found termites and a small amount of termite damage in the middle of our basement on two support posts and a few framing members. The stations are generally 10 apart, so the average home has 17-18 stations, and the termites are supposed to find them via random foraging. WebBoth termite direct kill and termite indirect kill termite treatments deliver on their promise to end your infestation fast. Why dont you just pay a professional pest company to come and get rid of the termites? I will say this- whoever you choose, make CERTAIN they have the ability to do both methods or you will be getting a VERY biased opinion. The rest of the foundation is easy to access and is just lawn and landscaping. We are not interested in spending additional money unnecessarily since we do not have a current problem. But, moving on from the patenting issue, what is exactly the difference between Termidor HE and Termidor SC? Termidor is labeled for indoor use if youre drilling an interior expansion joint or foaming a termite infested wall. I called a different termite company to check since the other company said they found no termites in March. Wouldnt this be the same as getting rid of them, plus using the Sentricon bait as prevention? I found swarmers and worker termites in my garage, in a crack where the floor meets the wall attached to the house. It is a den that was built above and old carport, and is inaccessible. You may have mentioned the state(s) you work in but could you repeat for my benefit what hands-on experience you have with using baits in cold climates as far north as zone 2-3 (I live right close to the SD/ND border). Different companies do the payments in different ways. In the case of the bait installations, the average time to first feeding is 100 days, and there is no estimate of the average time to termite control. One tunnel led in through the foundation and they have eaten away some of my panelings support wood and a mud tunnel led in up thru my shingles into the basement. They came out this morning and did the Termidor SC treatment through the 4 foundation slab and installed 31 Sentricon bait stations around the perimeter of the house. Actually Bart I charges less for my bi-monthly plan than most do for their quarterly, tri-annual or annual checks . My house is on a slab in Florida. 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