I think it is more important to go with a company that has a good reputation and you feel comfortable with. It works by paralyzing the muscles of the termites. Anthony- Yes, I think sites like domyownpestcontrol are legit. From what Ive read, its far more effective than Sentricon, and not particularly dangerous to people. Altriset is cost-effective compared to Termidor but works almost the same way. Sorry to stir up an old thread guys, but Id like some input on my situation from a few experts that are not going to make a buck off me. And the Sentricon Above ground station hands down also works great! But I hate to see any of these products misconstrued by bad information. I live in the heart of the south in Mississippi. Your home will be thoroughly inspected, youll find what options are available and youll learn a lot of valuable information. Orange oil has a shorter life and lasts only for a few days after application. What I dont understand is all these companies only doing a 1 year guarantee I do a 5 year. We use it. About how much does it cost to have the various professional companies protect a home per lineal foot or per home? Considering these limitations, Altriset is a better alternative because it is a quick-acting termiticide that effectively kills both the types of termites and prevents infestation. Sorry Tyler but I think we are misunderstanding each other on guarantees . This house is mostly crawl space, about 50 years old. However last night we discovered termites in our basement, mind you I had two termite complete a termite check and told no termites inside the house. Something is fishy about the pest guys claims. My house is on a slab in Florida. It just costs the consumer more to pay for your unnecessary visits. It is not a liquid pesticide. I have no idea which is truly better which is why I was asking for recommendations. I have Sentricon on my personal home and would not change. Only people like Ron, who are stuck in the 1980s are still using liquid termiticides as their only option. If the stuff hangs around for 15 years, then it will eventually make its way to the surface. However, you are correct that it is important to choose a pest professional that will do what they say and has a good reputation. It prevents further termite damage as well. What is the policy for Experts coming back to check the Sentricon Baits? We called around a few pest companies the next day and were told that we had disturbed them too much. This is fact. BASF says that the Perimeter Plus style treatment, or EPLI, is good for ten years. Even though these termiticides are non-repellant, they inhibit the feeding for the Sentricon bait. Dan another option for you is to purchase Advanced Bait systems from a doityourself website. Hammer Drill. Sentricon bids are paired with Termidor spot treatment and are from adjacent metro, thus lacking recommendations from anyone I know. The way Termidor HE works is different to Termidor SC because the carrier molecule, which takes the active ingredient Fipronil with it, spreads in a different way through the soil. Research shows, applying Termidor SE pre-construction and post-construction prevent pests. We would probably be around $1,000 + $100 renewal for Termidor. you name it, Ive used it. Look for a small to mid sized, locally owned and operated with a good reputation.You may even check your states Department of Agriculture website, it should show who has complaints against them. Im concerned with conflicting info about whether Transport is a nonrepellent or not the FMC website says it is but bifenthrin is described as a repellent elsewhere. I would call a local pest management firm that has been around awhile. Just because you dont use baits doesnt mean they dont work. And I agree with you on the bigger bait stations too. Dan, just be careful buying Termidor online.There is alot of counterfeit being sold online and E-Bay is full of it..You can get it from one of those doityourselfpestcontrol.com sites, but once you buy enough to do it right youll have almost as much in it as if you had paid a pro. Termidor will by far be in your best interest. Those pest guys that push Advance Bait are usually operators who either never got accepted as an AO (Authorized Operator), or who had their dealership taken away. And one more thing! I have listened to the pros and cons of both termidor and sentricon. These people do not want traditional pesticides used on their home and until the introduction of Altriset termiticide, there hasnt been an effective green answer for their problem. So for every one hundred gallons, only 80 ounces of it is chemical while the rest is water. However, cheaper is only a better deal if the product isnt inferior. Also, warranties may exclude formosan termites, not transfer to any subsequent owner, and the renewal fee can increase at any time and by any percentage. I am not sure what is the best way to go with water contamination a possibility. (manly because the pricing for the sentricon quarterly visits keeps going up) The company that would use the Termidor came out to give me an estimate and indicated that I had termite damage on my privacy fence that surrounds the back yard, as well as live termites 50 feet from the house in some wood debris. Over ten years that comes to $2,550.00. Research shows, applying Termidor SE pre-construction and post-construction prevent pests. So, Im a bit confused by your post. Best of all, it will do so using no liquid chemicals. Altrisets chemistry is based on a naturally occurring compound found in the bark of a South American plant. Most Sentricon vendors have gone to once a year inspections with the new generation (AE/Always Active) bait. We were removing our old laminate floorboards so that the hardwood company could come to install the new ones and then we discovered to our surprise that there were all these live active termites underneath them. Tyler is right about Termidor being better than Sentricon or any other bait. The leftover termites and their eggs can quickly build new colonies. To use Altriset, a professional digs a deep trench around the home. I had a strange feeling that the posts would be deleted so I saved them as a Word file. Good luck! In fact they will forage out 1,000 feet from the main colony about the length of a football field. Theyre supposed to have always active bait in all the stations now, so they dont have to visit but one time per year. Tyler, not all Orkin and Terminix techs are bad. I appreciate your input on this. These include how deep to dig a trench around the house, how wide the trench has to be, how much product is to be injected into the soil, and if drilling through concrete/tiles: how close to each other these drill holes need to be. Also choose a reputable small to mid size company, the larger ones like Orkin and Terminix will usually process you like a piece of meat. When you purchase an automobile, you not only pick what you can afford but consider the value and the support you will get with a manufacturer. My only concern is whether the exterior treatment will take care of any termite colonies that might be located directly under the middle of the basement slab. In 30 years, I have only seen that level of damage a couple of times. I plan to get other bids and ask about spot treatment advice for the walls of my entrance. Termidor HE spread through the soil using Advanced Polymer Technology (APT). Getting a system that involved Termidor and bait stations would be a great treatment as well. However, sometimes, people dont want holes drilled through their stoops or tile floors or dont want 100s of gallons of pesticide injected around their homes. So, the barrier created stays effective longer. Few homeowners know the difference, so why not just drill twenty holes in the ground and install those silly stations? What these companies DONT tell you is that they are just selling you a warranty. Arilon (Indoxicarb) is in the Oxadiazine class and has been around for over 25 years. Baits just dont work as good as Termidor and I usually ( approximately 25%Of the time )end up doing a spot treatment with Termidor to save a claim . Depending on the soil type, holes can be drilled up to 450 mm apart. WebAlso Termidor. Even then, the bait is likely to be moldy or the station filled with ants that drive off the termites. Termites work very slowly, so it doesnt really matter which type of treatment you go with (Sentricon or Termidor). Find a long standing company that will stand behind their work and products. And they are all equally effective. Termidors 10 year tests show plenty enough strength to kill with an estimated 15 year max in the right soil conditions.. termidor does not dilute every time it rains like other products such as Premise 75.. You might find one on the IPCO (International Pest Control Org) website. Termidor HE stands for "High Efficiency" because it is the most concentrated product the manufacturer has with this active ingredient, which is more convenience for Pest Control Professionals who may be treating dozens of homes each week. The installer I want to use is very highly recommeneded. The polymer then dissipates and thus allows the fipronil to bind to the soil. Save Up to 30% on Select Lawn & Pest Control Products- Shop Now . Its breakthrough molecular technology allows for half the water, 50% shallower treatment depths, 33% fewer drill holes, and 77% smaller trenches. Your best bet is to go with Termidor. In those cases, Sentricon is the obvious choice. The more I read, the better Altriset sounds. The few extra dollars spent are well worth it. I asked if theyve ever done the baits and they said that theyve researched it and felt that they were not as effective in a northern climate as Termidor. the cost is for the house, and the 3678 garage. Termidor all the way. Sentricon is definitely greener. My contract was sold to a dealer who put in Sentricon. The inspector later told me he saw no signs of subterraneans (despite the fact that I see a big ant pile against the house outside the kitchen wall). The reason that your renewal fee did not drop is that the new technology involves baiting every station. Its okay to push Termidor. I asked if they would treat upstairs too, but he said no that downstairs and outside would be enough. Use Down arrow key to expand the submenu and up/down arrow keys to navigate within the submenu. The new Sentricon (called Always Active) IS pre-baited. Ill post it again on Monday. Wait, maybe you ARE the perfect rep for baiting systems. Do you think I could have an issue with the plumbing and is it providing moisture for them to live there? I will complete my research for company complaints right away. Im still on the fence between Termidor vs. Sentricon but I feel more educated having read these comments. The termiticide is applied in this 6-inches deep trench. Price for the Sentricon should be about $700 $1,000 for installation and 1 year of monitoring. The only way to deal with you wanting a cheaper price is cut the rate. I use Ensystex ,the Exterra bait station is the largest station I have seen.Ensystex has done studies that prove termites hit a larger target more often.The Exterra station is recommended at 15 feet apart and no more than 20 feet. It is also regarded as one of the most toxic. It might take months or years to locate, and that means LOTS of wall studs destroyed, bands gone, sill plates gone, and a homeowner with $30K in repairs. However, both options deliver solutions on their own timeframe and have a very different impact on your budget, the environment, and your life. Why waste your money paying for insurance. Experience shows that a bait station not checked monthly can grow fungus and mold, which repels termites. The 4 gallons per ten feet is desirable, but 2 gallons per ten feet may be better in your case. Otherwise, you are probably looking at $800 $1,000 for a termidor treatment. Just think about what you just read for a minute. If that is what the sales guy told you, he is either trying to pull a fast one on you and your neighbors or he is not using Termidor. 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. Finished basements can often hide damage til the floor starts to swag or a colony matures enough to swarm. Orkin says that Termidor would be the best option at 1800.00. I will let everyone know the results, as we can see where they are tunneling and where they are initiating from. Altriset is labeled Reduced-Risk by the EPA and presents no health risk to humans or domestic animals when used as directed. These offers do not represent all deposit accounts available. Just want to make sure that I choose the right one as I dont have surplus cash to spend unwisely. I live in NE Fl and I just found termites (flying) in my house (outdoor patio, none found inside). WebAltriset is also proven to last longer than other termiticides, sometimes as much as twice as long. I plan on checking them every 2 months. I would ask an Authorized Sentricon Operator in your area for advice for your particular situation. Once you exceed 2-3 the likelihood of getting filtered goes up dramatically. This system uses Shatter termite bait. I really dont appreciate your blanket statements about my company. Termidor labeling now says you can get by by just treating the exterior walls for conventional but we still treat piers and the inside wall just to be safe. Up your way, their prices are a little higher because they are more seasonal and have a much smaller window to bring in revenue. As a Sentricon AO, and a pest control owner for 22 years, I am hear to tell you that as far as a bait system Sentricon is the best. The standard drill bit is a carbide coated tip drill - standard size is 1/2" wide by 18" long. Also, are Termidor and Sentricon the best two systems out there? They treat the active infestation with Termidor or Premise. Our Florida home which was a new just built home at the time, was treated in 2006 with Termidor. Excludes Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and all other U.S. territories. I have been in the exterminating business for at least a decade (total). Stock up and save on industry-leading termite liquids and baits along with powerful products from the Alpine, Fendona and Selontra brand families. They serve different purposes. You just cut and paste information that you google to try and make Sentricon look ineffective. expensive) detergents and still dont clean nearly as well as those built just 10 years ago. The length of this contract is due to the fact that baiting is a long term proposition that takes time to work. The GFI is a small box that the drill plugs into. In most cases, if youre using the termite Sentricon system, youll be in a contract that states youll receive conventional treatment if Sentricon doesnt work in two years. Did we go wrong with Sentricon and should have we just gone w/Termidor to start with? They use the electronic monitoring system. This is currently the technique that most reputable pest control companies use. Otherwise, they are usually foraging underground. Im doing a lot of research and getting conflicting information. I could buy Termidor myself from doityourown but I dont have special equipment and Im not qualified to drill into the basement. It will cost you more in the long run than a full treatment will. 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 I use termidor, terminix says I can keep my garden just not any eatable plants within 3ft of the treated areas. I have been in the pest control buisiness for 23 years. If they are a member of the association, they probably have a good reputation and have been around awhile. Trey is going against the label: no partial treatments with Termidor allowed. You state, There is no evidence that termites are attracted to cellulose. That is like saying humans are not attracted to food. I have used them All. If they arent Authorized Sentricon Operators, then they recommend Termidor or Altriset over the Advance. How long does that take. It looks to me like the person running this is pro Sentricon.. Im curious as to why my 2 posts detailing my concerns with using Termidor have been deleted. Im curious. Found live termites feeding in a couple beams and studs while gutting my basement for a remodel last spring. I have used both Termidor and Sentricon for several years. 2. A professional pest control company may suggest using a combination of methods to eliminate termites and keep your home safe from this nuisance in the future. Simply put, they do NOT rid a home of termites. We have a well in front of our house. also, weve seen termite activity last year but not yet this year. Dont look for advice from someone who only pitches liquids (ie Termidor, Premise, etc) or baits (ie Sentricon, Advance). Read more about termite baiting here, Plus FREE UPS SHIPPING (Continental US ONLY), Free Shipping As someone pointed out earlier a LOT has to do with the company and the individuals who are treating your home, their experience, and their training. Please stop trying to play expert in a matter which you know very little about. Use Down or Tab key to select next menu item. The Sentricon system uses a metabolism inhibitor that kills 90% of the termites that feed on it. which is why I was at so many branches. To deliver long-lasting protection, the product leaves residual effect in the soil so that termites dont return. Use Up or Shift+Tab keys to select the previous item. I went a-Googling his name, hoping to find some additional information. Termidor HE stands for "High Efficiency" because it is the most concentrated product the manufacturer has with this active ingredient, which is more convenience for Pest Control Professionals who may be treating dozens of homes each week. The North Carolina branches switched from Firstline to Advance (thank God) last year. Thanks. First you put in the tubes with some tasty wood and have to monitor for activity monthly. Web20 (2002.03.03) Age 22 (2000.08.08) Italy Birthplace Canada 6'1" (185 cm) Height Splash into summer with protected hydrangeas, Bloom into fall with perfectly protected mums, Proper Use Your Responsible Application Resource for Termidor Products, BASF Multimedia and Resource Library | Pest Control | Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Termite Battles: On Efficiency and Effectiveness, Fendona CS Controlled Release Insecticide Means Business, Selontra Rodent Bait Ends Landfill Rat Infestation, Mosquito control: When Droplet Size Counts, Five Strategies for Successfully Treating Flea and Tick Infestations, Take Advantage of Conducive Conditions for Termites. The termite thinks they are from the same colony since they are close. Home of Your Ironclad, Money-Back Guarantee, Click here to email us Other company reps report equal success with bait vs. chemicals but they ARE slicker sales guys. Our company does the Sentricon. Its the next level of control. They monitor stations every 3 months. Termites only build exploratory mud tubes when they cant find wood directly. A lot of Pest Management professionals that didnt get chosen as a Sentricon dealer say detrimental things about it because they are mad about not being chosen. All you will get is falsified document and spraying water.Google Terminix consumer alert go to that site it has lots of info on their dirty tricks..The Termidor is truly bullet proof for 12 15 years. I keep getting told that they must go back to the soil and in that case they should be dying out?? PCT and BASF present: Technical Training for Termidor Termiticides/Insecticides and Trelona ATBS Annual Bait Stations (October 2020), Wolfpack Pest Control: Termidor Termiticide Success Story. Lots of exterior concrete tend to be better for liquids. The exterior should be enough, but you might want to have a bath trap installed if there are any bath tubs in your basement. Look for a local company in your area. Id appreciate it if you wouldnt delete that posting. No one has mention anything about the content of the contract . In the battle against termite workers that never stop foraging, this is essential for success. Non-Repellent termite insecticides are chemicals designed to be transparent to subterranean termites. Rich. Altriset has a lower toxicity profile towards children and pets - it is not debilitating to bees, fish and earthworms. Answer: Altriset Termiticide and Termidor SC are both used as an outdoor treatment for termites. Actually, Sentricon is a stand alone treatment. Do I have to pay for each time they come back or is it covered in the initial cost? I have seen the work of companies who do bait only termite treatments, and while it does work at times, it also has a much higher retreat percentage than a Termidor treatment does. What do you think? What about for areas in the basement that are drywalled or patios with brick steps that go right up against he siding. My concern with the Termidor treatment is that the damage is centralized in the middle of our basement which led the technician to believe that the termites were located under the basement slab so treatment around the block foundation would do no good (except for around the attached garage where damage was found). The real products are tightly controlled by the manufacturers and if they find out about them being sold on e-bay, they take action immediately. Tom- Jim is right in that Termidor will be your best answer. Any suggestions? Termidor costs about $50 more than Sentricon up front, but the annual contract, which covers monitoring, periodic reapplication (if necessary) and repair of any termite damage is about $150 less for Termidor as compared to Sentricon. Why are you so against Orkin? In order to be a Sentricon Dealer, you have to have been selected, sort of like a Mercedes Dealer. You may believe that you have a repair warranty with a company but if you read the fine print LIVE TERMITES MUST BE FOUND IN THE WOOD AND NEW DAMAGE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LIVE TERMITES. Editorial Disclosure: This content is not provided or commissioned by the bank advertiser. !In almost 24 years I have use almost everything on the market.Nothing works like Termidor, It has had no retreats (callbacks) in over 10 years of use.Million of homes treated and not one failureSentricon and Termidor both are a stand alone treatment , to do both is a scam!! Its Whitefly Time: How to Update Your Rotation Program, Cannonball! Ive decided to go with Termidor, but I cant decide which warranty option to take. Termidor has no color, taste, odor or fumes and is easily transmitted through feeding and grooming from termite to termite. I was under the impression that Terminex is no longer an Authorized Dealer of Sentricon. Also the cost to treat with Altriset is as high or higher than Termidor which is bullet proof . My professional opinion is that you can never be too cautious with your largest investment. I asked if they would treat upstairs too, but he said no that downstairs and outside would be enough. Come on, Grant. It is water soluble, and less enduring in wet soils. They only do Termidor. Debbie- go to the Sentricon website (wwww.sentricon.com) It will show all the authorized operators. The attic is unfinished and gets below freezing during the winter. I have found a similar system still sold by DOW Agrosciences that uses the prior chemical called hexaflumuron, which uses same chitin molting issue for termites. Since then, it has shown 100% control in over 90% of the test sites, and continues to provide excellent control. Advance is not newer technology. 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. Im in Missouri, if that makes a difference. You can google it. Dow refuses to release their research and efficacy statistics to the public. It gives some people a peace of mind that they immediately stopped the termites with the Termidor, but didnt resort to the large quantity of chemicals around the rest of the home. Firstline is a stomach poison, it can reduce the colony size , but not eliminate. Would Termidor be a viable method since there is the possibility of incomplete interior coverage. Are you a new applicator? They have no business doing shady garbage like that. If its too wet or too dry-no termites. Would appreciate opinions about how necessary you feel the drain trap treatment is. I had the sentricon system installed in my house last October when we first found out we had termites. I also agree with Jim that most baits dont work as well as Termidor. I have an active termite infestation in my detached garage, which is basically nothing more than an enclosed parking space. That is why I have been duped into paying for both Sentricon AND Termidor, as well as quarterly inspections for the next five years. Company B would charge $700, plus $69/year for the warranty, at .12 concentration. Anthony , you can pre-bait both . As for the service intervals of baiting (and more specifically, Sentricon), quarterly works just fine. I had a Sentricon baiting system installed after a plumber found termites under my home. I think termidor is best since I know I have a colony that can continue to attack other pipes and the house. Period. This percentage is low due to the fact that in many of the 25 test sites, termites have not even begun feeding on the Sentricon stations (Gold). Those signal words are on the bottle so you will know how toxic the product is. This product is a low-risk formula that does not impact the nearby plants and pets. If so, may I ask if the results are the same, better, worse than those observed in a warmer southern climate? It works on termites only and does not affect humans or pets negatively. For more in depth information on Barrier Treatments, please clickhere. Also, how often do pre-baited systems need to be checked? I bought 28 Sentricon stations over the internet with plans to install and inspect them myself. The most toxic products will say DANGER/POISON and the least toxic products will say CAUTION. Jay, work on your attitude! Baits can work, but liquid will work faster and is easier to maintain. Its hard to find unbiased advice about termite treatments I hope I can find it here. The answer is you. I have been in the industry for 40 years and agree with you Jim. On Sunday I noticed what appeared to be little black mosquitos lying dead in my bathroom floor and one of my hallways. No. You also exhibit a how dare anyone disagree with me attitude. Have you had Orkin out to give you a quote? Chemical manufacturers changed their labels (directions for use) to specify that very low pressure of around 25 PSI was to be used in liquid termiticide applications. Ive decided to use a bait system. Both Terminix and Arrow discovered active termites in the garage. Sorry to say but I dont concider ecolab a reputable company. The public does not know about the relationship, and it looks bad, Golds research on baiting systems was financed by the Texas Attorney Generals office. Im thinking that using termidor isnt real smart. You are down in Tennessee where consumers are not as concerned about pesticides. It was first introduced in the United States in 2000. I have tried to educate consumers about the difference between the two products. That is called the ESP system. Although I was recently called by someone with active termites who had been using another local small company like me for years . they ate lots of bait and the technician replaced a tube of bait. is the key. You should stay far away from advice from Ron D. This is a good website that provides a good discussion about liquid vs bait termite products. Termidor HE Termiticide: A Decade of Exceptionally Efficient Termite Management. I would recommend Termidor. Let me clarify my statements I know that termites are attracted to wood once they find it, especially a soft wood that holds moisture. 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. Or maybe just trench along the house to do partial treatment? I have more often than not seen it take 3 5 years to get the first hit.During that time the termites are still eating your home.. With time, these termites get more paralyzed and eventually die. Yes Look for someone who uses all these products so that he/she wont try to sell only the one that they use. The traps are not that far from the home3 feet maybeI will keep you posted as to when he returns and the result!! It is classified as a reduced-risk formula and does not harm the environment, needs no safety equipment and poses no health risks to humans or pets. Uh.. wouldnt that defeat the purpose of non-repellant poisons like Termidor? 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