Anchor Pest Control serving Pensacola, Mobile, Alabama to Ft. Walton Beach, Florida

How do I know if I have termites or a termite problem?

Since most of the wood in a home is hidden, it is best to hire a pest control professional to inspect the building for termites, like wood damage and mud tubes. Sometimes in the spring or fall, when the termites swarm, you may see dead termites or discarded termite wings around windows, doors, heating vents, or in bathtubs or sinks.

What is in the Sentricon* Recruit IV termite Bait that eliminates termite colonies?

The active ingredient in the bait is hexaflumuron, and insect growth regulator (IGR). The IGR stops the termites' vital molting process, so when they are unable to grow, they die.

How long does it take to eliminate the colony?

Once the Sentricon* System is installed, it can take from a few weeks to several months for termites to enter the stations, depending on several factors including time of year, geography, termite species, and others. Once the termites are located and transferred to the Baitube devices and begin feeding on Recruit IV termite bait, the process of decline toward total colony elimination begins.

What if my building is already infested with subterranean termites?

The Sentricon* System will be installed to eliminate the termite colony and the long-term threat. If the infestation is serious, we may also recommend a localized spot treatment with a liquid product for immediate control in highly visible areas.

Is Sentricon* effective against the type of termites I have?

Recruit IV termite bait used in the Sentricon* System is effective against all economically important subterranean termite species in the continental U.S. and Hawaii, and in other countries.

Why don't the termites just go in between the stations you have placed in the ground around my building and still get to the structure?

Termites continuously search for new feeding sites, even though they may have already located an abundant food source. Termites also feed randomly among available food sites within their foraging area. Therefore, when they are foraging near your building, they will find and attack the monitoring devices in one or more of the stations, even if the colony was already in the building before the system was installed.

When the colony has been eliminated, do you remove the stations?

Once a colony has been eliminated, another one could invade your property at any time. To keep your home or business protected, the Sentricon* stations should remain in the ground and be professionally monitored for future activity.

Why should I use Sentricon* instead of other methods?

Research has documented that other methods do not provide colony elimination. Only Sentricon* has proven to totally eliminate termite colonies. In addition, Sentricon*, is affordable, more economical in the long run, is environmentally friendly, and provides continuous protection against future termite colony attacks.