Terminator Tube

What are the some common methods to eradicate termites?

Dusting/Puffing Method
One of the most common and economical method to get instant result is what is known as dusting. Arsenic Trioxide (powder form) is applied by an accredited technician onto a visible infected area. Arsenic reacts with termites which clears the infected area after application.

Chemical Soil Treatment
Before a barren property begins construction, the land is treated and soaked with chemicals. The application of liquid chemicals repels termites away from the property and attempts to create a barrier beneath the property. Normally, a 5 year warranty period is given which obliges pest control companies to pump in more chemicals should there be future termite attacks.

In the application of soil treatment for build up property, pressured chemical fluids are injected at regular intervals into the ground surrounding the infested building. The chemicals are soaked in the ground in an attempt to create a chemical barrier from termites.

Chemical Rodding
Used in tandem with chemical soil treatment, pressured fluid chemicals are pumped beneath the structure of the building by drilling numerous holes externally on building walls at regular intervals.

Baiting System

Baiting systems are usually installed externally outside a building structure in an attempt to lures termites into installed stations. These stations are the first line of defense and often, a chemical is released later to treat termites.

What are some of the setbacks of these methods?

Dusting/Puffing Method
Dusting method makes use of poisonous powder Arsenic to eliminate termites. Arsenic is a carcinogen which may be unsafe for human, especially so for sensitive small children and animals. Often, termite resurfaces on a different area after treatment. Spot treatment on visible areas may not be effective in eliminating the termite colony, the inherent problem.

Chemical Soil Treatment/Roding
Chemical soil treatment attempts to build a chemical barrier below the property by soaking the soil with chemicals. Inherent gaps are created thereby reducing the effectiveness of creating this chemical barrier. In some situation this method traps termite colony beneath the property, thus causing more damage and destruction. Environmentalists have been vocal in the after effects and stresses of chemicals on water table and the environment. Some stricter countries ban the use of certain chemicals.

Baiting System
A slow process but an effective process. Most property owners engage pest control companies to eliminate termite problem immediately. However, the concept of baiting system requires a period of time to reach the source of problem, eliminating the queen and colony.

Why Terminator Tube is more effective than other methods like dusting chemical treatment or other baiting stations?

The dusting method cures and treats the surface symptom but not the cause as the main colony and sub-nest are hidden deep undergrounds to a depth of 50 meters.

For chemical treatments, the chemicals may not create a perfect barrier as inherent gaps are inevitable. These gaps are small enough for termites to tunnel through and build mud leads to reach the surface, thus avoiding the chemical barrier beneath the structure.

Terminator Tube uses a patented organic bait which releases an attractive pheromone scent, a unique baiting system to possess this ability. Termites are drawn into the tube, consuming the bait and chemicals are released into the tube at a later stage which infects termites with a slow killing agent. The poison is brought back to the colony by worker termites that eventually reach the queen.

Would drilling be required on my walls if infestation is already within my home?

Terminator Lurebox is an indoor baiting system uses the same concept. It does not require any drilling on walls. The Terminator Lurebox releases the same pheromone when installed indoor, baiting termites into the boxes.

How long does it take to eradicate termites?

After installation, it will take approximately two to four weeks to reach a sufficient number before treatment is carried out. Seven days after treatment, all termite activities will cease.

Will I have termites infesting within my home again if I use Terminator Tube?

Terminator Tube serves both as a monitoring and baiting station. This provides a first line of defense and prevents termites from attacking your home directly. Authorized pest control companies will conduct regular scheduled visits your home to monitor and ensure that your home is free from future termite attacks.