Some quick facts
about Eastern Subs
- An average Eastern
Sub termite colony can consume 5 grams of wood per day, the equivalent
of 2 1/3 linear feet of a 2'x4' pine board annually.
- Colony growth is
slow, and it may take years before swarmers are produced.
- Eastern Sub termites
can enter buildings through cracks less than 1/16" wide.
- The termite colony
is made up of different types (castes) of termites - each with separate
work responsibilities.
Although
Eastern Sub termite colonies are largely located in the ground
below the frost line, secondary colonies can exist above ground, and
examples of true above ground colonies existing without any ground
contact have been seen. However, such above ground colonies have access
to moisture and often the source is a roof or plumbing leak. - Eastern Sub termites
will often build mud tubes for travel between their colonies and their
food sources.
- The king and queen
in a colony can live for 10 to 30 years, while workers live for about
two years.
- Subterranean
termites require moist environments. To satisfy this need, they u
sually
nest in or near the soil and maintain some connection with the soil
through tunnels in wood or through shelter-tubes
they construct. These
shelter tubes are made of soil with
bits of wood or even plasterboard (drywall). Much of the damage they
cause occurs in foundation and structural support wood. Because of the
moisture requirements of subterranean termites, they are often found in
wood that has wood rot. For more information, download the Termidor Homeowner Brochure (PDF) and
visit this link Don't let termites
take a bite out of your house.
Termite Anatomy "101"
Termites are often mistaken for
flying ants, but there are noticeable differences:
click here
for more details and images.
Fortunately, there
is a
solution to termite problems like those posed by Eastern Subterranean
termite:
It's Termidor, the world's most amazing termiticide. Click here to watch
the video "how Termidor
works". Click here
to view the entire Termidor
homeowner
video.
Tests have shown Termidor to be 100%
effective against subterranean
termites, even in the most challenging situations. It will completely
eliminate your termites within 3 months of application. No exceptions.
No excuses.
TERMIDOR
PROFESSIONAL
Only
a Termidor
Certified Professional can treat your home with Termidor. Termidor is
registered with the
Environmental Protection Agency and can only be applied by a
pest control professional who has been trained in correct application
methods. Owner Ed
Assidio is a Termidor Certified
Professional. A Termidor
Certified
Professional is a licensed pest control operator who has completed the
official
Termidor training program, passed a Termidor certification exam, and
been
officially certified by BASF to use and apply Termidor.
Termidor is a
non-repellent
If a
termiticide is
non-repellent, that means the termites can't see it, smell it, or feel
it. In fact, they don't know it's there at all. As a result, they'll
continue to forage in treated areas. That might alarm you, but it's a
good thing. Termites that are active in areas that have been treated
with Termidor are helping to spread Termidor to more termites; they
are, in fact, helping the termiticide do its job. Rest assured that in
a short time all the termites-those you see and those you don't-will be
controlled.
Remember, Termidor
kills in two ways
First, Termidor
kills
termites when they eat it (and since they don't know it's there, they
readily ingest it along with the wood fiber and other material they
typically eat). Second, Termidor kills termites that simply come into
contact with it. So, even if your termites are not feeding, Termidor
will kill them.
Termites that come
into
contact with Termidor will also carry it on their bodies. As a result,
every other termite they contact, feed, or groom will also be exposed
to Termidor. All these termites will in turn transfer the termiticide
to still more termites. This will go on for several days, allowing
Termidor to be spread throughout the entire colony. This unique mode of
action is known as the "Transfer Effect™".
The
active ingredient
in Termidor, fipronil, is slow acting. That's a very good thing for
you, and a very bad thing for the Eastern Sub termite colony. Why?
Because Termidor remains active long enough for one termite to transfer
the termiticide to a large number of other termites in the colony
before dying itself. And although
Termidor's effect on individual
termites is intentionally slow, the overall impact on the colony is
fast.: it
can be 2-6 times faster than bait systems.
What to expect after
application
Certainly, every
home is different, so the
specifics of
your Termidor treatment and results will depend on your home's age,
configuration, construction and level of infestation. Your Termidor
Certified Professional will explain the best procedure for your
situation. The entire application program is typically complete in a
day or less; however, you may see some evidence of termite activity for
several days afterward. That's okay. Rest assured that Termidor is
working, and its unique ingestion, contact, and "Transfer Effect" will
eliminate termites from your home. Remember, responsible termite
control demands periodic inspections by a licensed pest management
professional.
Whatever the
species, Termidor®
termiticide insecticide is your answer.
The 
Termites
are most visible to homeowners when they're swarming. Still,
termites can damage unprotected
structures all year long. In fact, you
could have an active termite infestation in your home and never see a
swarm. Contact your pest professional to learn more about how to
prevent termites from damaging your home.
A
mature colony of Eastern Subterranean termites can range from a low of
20,000 to a high of 5 million workers, with an average of 300,000. The
colony's queen will add 5,000 to 10,000 eggs per year to the total.
