Termites easily rank in the top tier of Australia’s most damaging and expensive household pests. Every year, roughly 130,000 - 180,000 houses in Australia are infested by termites resulting in billions of dollars in home repairs. Many people assume they won’t get termites, but the reality is 1 in 3 houses will become affected by termites at some point.
Worst of all, according to the Insurance Council of Australia, you are unlikely to be covered against termite damage unless specifically stated in your insurance contract. Although from an environmental aspect, termites play a role in breaking down dead plant matter, the case is different when these insects have an entry ticket to your home. Termites will gnaw and eat anything that contains even the tiniest amount of cellulose for nutrition. As a result, they attack everything ranging from window sills, doors, floorboards and even books.
How to Detect Termite Infestation
It’s often difficult to identify termite infestations at an early stage. Because termites are rather sneaky, they don’t mount an overtly forward attack like cockroaches or flies. Termites need a bit of covertness for their survival. Termites cannot move through your house in the open since exposure to certain environmental conditions will lead to their dehydration and ultimate death. Therefore, as a mode of survival, termites rarely come out of the infested sites and are more likely to form a full-scale colony within the furniture or door they infest.
Subterranean termites build mud tubes to commute from their colony underground to your home which is why if you have eagle vision, you will be able to spot subterranean termite infestations before it gets any worse. In this regard, most experts suggest termite proofing the house before you actually move in, or to perform a thorough inspection of the land you’re planning to build a house on to identify termite colonies promptly and before risking your biggest asset.
Is Termite Baiting System Effective?
Over the years, multiple processes have been developed to get rid of and prevent termite infestations.
You can go the conventional route and use chemical pesticides or hire an exterminator. But a growing number of homeowners now ask - “Is a termite baiting system effective?”
The answer is yes - termite baiting systems really work, and they are one of the most eco-friendly, cost-effective, and long-lasting termite control solutions available. You can achieve the same (or better) results while saving thousands by installing termite baits.
EnviroBug’s exclusive termite bait stations are refillable, so you can reuse the systems and keep them going for the long run.
What Is a Termite Baiting System and How Do Termite Bait Stations Work?
So, what is a termite baiting system, and how do termite bait stations work? Termite baits are part of a complete termite prevention kit designed to primarily prevent termites from making their way to your home from their colonies underground. Out of the box, you get control boxes (‘bait stations’), with a piece of specially-prepared timber inside and features for proper monitoring of the station and maintenance.
People often ask, “Do termite bait stations attract termites?”
Yes — they are designed to draw termites away from your home. Once termites find the bait, they share it with the colony, eventually wiping out the entire nest.
Some also wonder, “Do termite bait stations kill termites?”
Absolutely. The bait contains a growth regulator that prevents termites from eating and reproducing, leading to a colony-wide collapse.
Most commercial baiting systems contain three types of chemicals: ingested toxins or stomach poisons, insect growth regulators, and biotermiticides or microbes. Now, there might be some raised eyebrows regarding the environmental impact of these chemicals. Even in closed systems, because these chemicals can be taken beyond the baiting systems or stations, they may be exposed to the environment, including any pets that ingest toxic or poisonous substances.
Why Choose EnviroBug Termite Bite Station?
The Envirobug Termite Ninja system is very different – proven effective, but completely safe for your family and pets. The piece of timber or wood inside the baiting system is combined with the cellulose tablet to irresistibly lure termites in. The eco-friendly termite killer bait will take care of the rest.
The killer bait we supply contains a combination of more delicious cellulose, and a specific termite growth regulator, which weakens the jaw of the termite, rendering it unable to eat, leading to a rapid death. Once one termite consumes the bait and dies in the colony, it becomes food for other living termites within that colony (cannibalism in termite colonies are a result of scarcity of food containing nitrogen).
As a result, the living termites are also feeding on the growth regulators which will eventually kill them too. A vertical passage of the growth inhibitor occurs from one termite to another, ultimately to the queen with has the effect of knocking out the entire colony, whether underground or inside your house or another structure.
Benefits of EnviroBug Termite Ninja Bait Systems
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Environmentally friendly - our termite baiting system does not rely on toxic poisons or chemicals, yet remains highly effective.
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Designed with protective features to prevent ants and other insects from tampering with the bait.
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Simple installation - you can set up the system yourself, without hiring a professional.
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Cost-effective - EnviroBug termite bait stations in Australia cost as low as $297, saving you thousands compared to exterminator treatments.
If you’re concerned about the wellbeing and safety of your family and home, Envirobug Termite Ninja termite bait stations should be your top choice to keep termites at bay.
How to Install Termite Bait Stations and Maintain Them
The process is straightforward and doesn’t require professional help. Termite bait stations are typically inserted into augered holes in the ground, with the top cover sitting flush with the soil surface to allow easy access and monitoring.
For best placement, install each bait station about 1-2 feet away from your home’s foundation. This distance helps avoid soil that may have been previously treated with a termiticide, ensuring termites can safely approach the station and feed on the bait. Stations should be spaced evenly around your property, particularly near areas where termite activity has been observed.
Because EnviroBug bait stations are refillable, it’s easy to learn how to refill termite bait stations - simply replace the used bait cartridge once it’s consumed. To keep your protection active, remember how often termite bait stations should be checked - ideally every 2-3 months - so you can monitor termite activity and maintain effectiveness over time.
