Is this Altriset really any safer? Cement. Terminix tells me Sentricon (800.00 up front and 220.00/yr after that)and a smaller local company (399.00 up front and 280.00/yr) also says to go with Sentricon. How long does Termidor last? I have to make a decision soon as I will have to renew the Sentricon warranty for another year. Indoors? Would it be correct of me to assume that your advice for treatment would be (in order of preference): 1) full Termidor exterior treatment, 2) use of bait system, 3) spot treatment with Termidor? That means termites cannot see, smell, taste, or avoid it. Termidor is very effective against termites as well as other pests such as ants and bugs. Rubber gloves and goggles and appropriate clothing. I witnessed how Orkin trained salesmen to work the obituaries and how to drive through neighborhoods looking for yard ornaments common to the elderly (targeting elderly ).I worked at 2 Terminix branches , both were great when they were local owned franchises but once Service Master took over it got really bad . Dont use any company that offers baiting stations; theyre not honest. The termite company said the bait would get rid of the termites that were eating my home. @ Kim ,, Termidor lasts a solid 7 and up to 15 years . All foams have to be applied with a special foam applicator such as the Solo Wall Foamer. Easy on the environment. Actually Bart I charges less for my bi-monthly plan than most do for their quarterly, tri-annual or annual checks . I dont want to use something that will have any toxicity to my family now or in years to come, like organophosphates. Termidors active ingredient, Fipronil, is the same ingredient used in many flea and tick control products like Frontline. My experience and reputation. Termidor and Sentricon are equally effective. After reading back my post, I realise I mentioned an ant pile.. so thats not termites will Termidor take care of them though? The mud tunnels are in the boiler room leading up from the joint between the floor and the wall (poured concrete), about 4 ft below grade. The most important aspect of purchasing a termite program for your home is a clear understanding of the product as well as as proven field performance of its applicator. I dont get paid for that, nor do I wish to. As for baits Sentricon / Shatter , Advance and Ensysex are all proven baits . Home of Your Ironclad, Money-Back Guarantee, Click here to email us Center, 2004-2023 P&M Solutions, LLC DBA DoMyOwn, Shop All Prevents molting by inhibiting chitin formation. And one more thing! expensive) detergents and still dont clean nearly as well as those built just 10 years ago. Otherwise, they are usually foraging underground. I would recommend having your home protected with Termidor after all of the construction is complete. Also cases where termites have come through cracks in the floor of the basement directly into studs. I see alot of people pushing what they sell on here. Theyll stick to foraging low down in the ground and wont come up to the area where the station is located. In the 1970's, high pressured sprayers putting out a whopping "150 PSI" were popular in the pest control industry. Just an FYI/ follow up My termite guy came by (7-26-12) to check the Sentricon traps and found activity in one of them. WebHere 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 Best Overall 5/5 Request Inspection 866-569-4035 Save $50 on a recurring pest control plan today! Youll also be happy to learn that this lowtoxic product is virtually odor free! While Termidor is highly toxic, Altriset is not, making it a better alternative for those who do not want to expose themselves to the risks associated with the use of Termidor . . From our experience, even though we are very excited for this innovative product, we fear that if Termidor HE if used around the complete perimeter of the house obstacles such as pipes, stones and such are missed. Altriset is cost-effective compared to Termidor but works almost the same way. The Termidor products are produced by the German company BASF SE. It works, its green and the cost is very similar to a liquid treatment. Ron, it is people like you who give our industry a bad name. Thanks in advance. What I dont understand is all these companies only doing a 1 year guarantee I do a 5 year. Hi, I have recently discovered termites (Desert sub.) The best termite control strategy considers all available tools and integrates them to provide the customer the best possible termite protection. Any recommendation on a reputable company in the 30114 area that will give an honest evaluation of both types of treatment . It sounds to me like you either work for Dow or some shady company who RIPS PEOPLE OFF BY DOING BAIT ONLY TERMITE TREATMENTS. How do they find the Termidor? Or you can ask them not to treat that area if you prefer. NOW, with Always Active Sentricon technology, the termites prefer the new bait much more than wood. In four years I have spent a total of $1,750 on this Sentricon crap. Signal Words - What Are They Trying to Tell Me? Thanks, Jim. Its Whitefly Time: How to Update Your Rotation Program, Cannonball! The workers cant grow and gather food, so eventually the colony starves and dies out. We dont use Premise or any of the other cheaper brands because they dont hold up as well. This new technology has proven to move 2.5 times further in the soil than the industry standard. They may have $10 in chemical invested on this. Anthony , you can pre-bait both . The company that tried to sell me Sentricon proposed a $1600 installation with a $425 renewal for 268 lineal feet of foundation. I called orkin. Jay- I never attempted to become selected by Sentricon. What I found was that he and the University of Florida have made MILLIONS on the royalties from the Sentricon system, due to the good doctors involvement in the development of same. They are ranked at 59th in the country for training. Sigh. I keep getting told that they must go back to the soil and in that case they should be dying out?? There are a lot of black market and boot-leg products out there. Anyone know whats going on? So now the decision is back to prevention now or wait until we find termites closer to the house. They allow less poison to be injected into the ground, and offer customers a ray of hope when dealing with these unpleasant, invasive pests. The message from Jim three posts above is completely rediulous. Sorry to say but I dont concider ecolab a reputable company. I work for Orkin, and in my area Orkin is the most thorough company with the best customer service. Altriset is colorless, odorless and tasteless and works on a transfer effect through grooming and feeding. WebAltriset was tested against Termidor (a common chemical for termite treatments) and after 3 months, Altriset still had 66% of its original application while Termidor only had around 30%. Your absurd comments regarding the wood monitors is just plain wrong. It works by paralyzing the muscles of the termites. Do your research and find out everything you can about these types of products, and any other termite control methods, then make your choice based on what you find out. Termidor IS tested to last at least ten years, but I highly recommend keeping the warrantee, because as we say in this business there is no silver bullet. Termites are constantly foraging to find cellulose (wood). I had a Sentricon baiting system installed after a plumber found termites under my home. Had no sign once so ever that I had an issue. Research shows, applying Termidor SE pre-construction and post-construction prevent pests. Purchase Termidor online and apply it myself around and under the garage (its small, 1620). Cest la vie. Thanks so much for the information. We decided to go w/Sentricon and annual contract including 4 visits/year to check the bait stations. However, If the Sentricon company uses Termidor too, I would think that they wouldnt have an axe to grind either way and would give you the best suggestion. The Termidor is an almost instant cure and provides prevention for about 15 years.Termidor should take care of ALL subterranean termites even Formosan.Here is my advice, stay away from the Okin and Terminix, or any other large company especially if they offer, and brag about a repair guarantee.If you had damage in the future these companies will lawyer up on you in a heart beat. I am not sure who that Ron guy is, but after reading through various posts, he doesnt seem very knowledgeable, in my opinion. Most pest control products will have a signal word that says: DANGER/POISON, WARNING or CAUTION. Sorry bout the confusion.But but now that I understand you live in an area with long bad winters I would say no baits. If somebody does a conventional style treatment with Termidor, there is no reason not to put a ten year guarantee on it, unless of course the house has some rare and conducive condition that can not be fixed. Some charge quarterly and others yearly; most are yearly renewal warranties. When active termites enter the stations, bait is placed in the station. Can you give me any advice on either of these two companies as far as their reputations and what questions to ask them? It controls the infestation totally in three months. Termidor HE offers you as a customer a premium service. $500 is a cheap Termidor treatment, so be careful. Terminex would apply Termidor thinking that the well was probably not a problem and was far enough away. Should I renew or just take my chances and get a new company if I see termites again? Termidor is much more effective for sub and formosan termite control. I dont like having to drill holes in the concrete. Experience shows that a bait station not checked monthly can grow fungus and mold, which repels termites. That is called the ESP system. Dan another option for you is to purchase Advanced Bait systems from a doityourself website. As mentioned above, Termidor HE can save your tiles. I guess I just want to know the process of how it all works. In other words, both products are extremely effective. Tell them you are a concerned home owner having the baits installed by a profession and you jsut want to make sure the proper procedures are being followed. There was plenty of excavation in areas that would have been treated by Termidor if Id taken that route, plenty of tracking of dirt all over my yard and organic garden, plenty of opportunity for exposure. 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. However, when they do find the station, it will attract other termites by way of phermone interaction amongst the colony. The plastic tubes are found by scanning for a chip, so can be covered over by grass or landscaping. Yankees Pest Control relies on BASF products to ensure a quick, clean takedown. Altriset is labeled only for subterranean termites. Sentricon is the most environmentally friendly. Drill 20 holes with an auger, slide in 20 bait stations, collect a pile of money, and drive-off. No treatment will be needed inside the house. Termites go for the wood in the ground no matter how old it is. With the exception of Firstline which is the only bait system proven to not give colony elimination , the difference really comes in the company you choose . Altriset is labeled only for subterranean termites. In fact it is protecting the White House right now and that is in a Northern climate. Testimonials. Plus, enjoy extended payment terms on Trelona, Advance and Termidor Agency products until September 28, 2023! I have narrowed my choice to 2, one is along time local area pest control , my second choice is a relative company young company aprox (5 years) both phone book adds have terimidor seal? Which is more effective, Sentricon or Advance? I would NOT depend on ANY baiting system to get rid of it. Termidor is also good for controlling ants on the exterior of the house too. It also increases termites natural social behavior. Thats just my opinion. Texas A&M University is reporting that in test sites across the State of Texas, Sentricon has achieved only 30%-40% control in 2+ years of controlled study. You obviously read that on line somewhere. only a little paper on the dry wall was eaten. I am a keyman for Terminix which means i can sell and do my own jobs and this is how i do it Termidor is expensive but it does not cost that much to treat critical areas.. Its a small bit of extra care that the company really never misses in chemical costs.. What I meant to say was that I never had a call back for termites at any home treated with termidor. No move-out is required for localized treatments. This is very seldom successful for the "blind" subterranean termite workers. Advance has none that I know of. We use it. They are rippin you. Reading further saved me from having to make a VERY nasty phone call! Its breakthrough molecular technology allows for half the water, 50% shallower treatment depths, 33% fewer drill holes, and 77% smaller trenches. They did ask my choice for sentricon or liquid and I chose sentricon in year 2013 A big mistake or am I ok? Any advice about warranties on Thermidor? I am certified in Termite Biology through Texas A&M, and have never heard of such a thing. They apply Termidor or Premise to the affected area. No active termites found. Check around and good luckAnthony,,, Im shocked to hear your posts against Termidor was removed. Whichever way you choose to go, you will be ok. Good luck! One tunnel led in through the foundation and they have eaten away some of my panelings support wood and a mud tunnel led in up thru my shingles into the basement. This sounds like a routine treatment. I live in Cleveland, OH. Sentricon is probably the most green solution out there, but its effectiveness has also been brought into question by a number of so-called experts. Your attitude and display of self control has been way below where it should be (as the president of a business). All Animal Care , Shop All However, I would call them back once a year to check to make sure there is no new evidence, unless you have the expertise to check it yourself. You know what Jay? I have seen many jobs that take 30 40 bait tubes. Both methods have a similar initial cost ($700 $1,200), but the annual renewal is usually a little higher for Sentricon (4 trips instead of 1). If the areas of concern are accessible for inspection and treatment, a local treatment with Altriset may be all you need. Be sure to plug the hole with the Trebor plug first. As Termidor HE can be injected at greater distance between drill holes, in tiled and concreted areas these can be placed in more aesthetically pleasing positions. Also the cost to treat with Altriset is as high or higher than Termidor which is bullet proof .