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How long does Sentricon always active last?
The newer Sentricon systems use what is called “Always Active”. It is supposed to last up to 7 years.
Can you install Sentricon yourself?
Voted Best Answer. Sentricon is not available as a DIY product and you cannot purchase actual Sentricon parts. However, Hex Pro is the original Sentricon system developed in the late 1990’s. The lid and color of the station has changed, and also the cartridge containing the “bait” has been renamed to “Shatter”.
How often should Sentricon stations be replaced?
The answer is at least a full year. A traditional Sentricon System is monitored every three months, but an Always Active System requires just one yearly visit.
What is Sentricon always active bait system?
When workers come up to feed on a man-made structure that has Sentricon® with Always Active™ installed, they come in contact with bait stations installed around the perimeter. Worker termites never stop looking for food. This ensures that they will find the bait inside the bait stations.
Are termites attracted to Sentricon?
THE SENTRICON® SYSTEM. Does the Sentricon® system attract termites? No. Termites find Sentricon® stations through their relentless search and continuous foraging for additional food sources.
How good is the Sentricon system?
The Sentricon system is excellent, but if you don’t schedule regular monthly inspections, you’re at a greater risk of having a termite problem. We’ve seen cases where Coptotermes and Schedorhinotermes, two of the most common types of termites in Australia, eat through the bait stations within a span of four weeks.
Does Terminix use Sentricon?
At Terminix, we use the Always Active Sentricon baiting system. With the Always Active system, bait is inserted into the station at the time of installation, meaning you have immediate protection from Termites.
Which termite treatment is best?
Here are the 5 best termite killers available on the market right now:
- Taurus SC: Most Popular.
- Bifen XTS: Best Fast-acting.
- Spectracide Terminate: Best Bait.
- Termidor Foam: Best Direct Chemical Treatment.
- BioAdvanced Termite Killer: Best for DIY.
Are termite bait stations necessary?
No chemical termite treatment, whether it’s a liquid or a bait system, is going to be 100% effective every time. If there is termite activity in your crawlspace or basement and it’s ignored for many years, you could end up with serious damage.
How do you know when termites are dead?
In the springtime, termites typically swarm to establish new colonies. The swarms happen very fast, and the swarming, winged termites die rather quickly. So if you don’t see a swarm of winged termites, you may see many dead bodies or piles of wings. This is a definite sign that termites are present.
Is the Sentricon system Effective?
The Sentricon® System has been proven by university research studies and decades of use by pest control professionals to be the best and most effective way of eliminating termite colonies. And as a bonus, there are no damaging side effects to your property like there are with liquid barrier treatments.
Which termite treatment is the best?