(NAPSA)—For years, when homeowners were facing a subterranean termite problem or wanted to prevent termite infestation in their home, they had to rely on a basic liquid termiticide treatment, designed to create a chemical barrier to prevent termites from entering the structure. These treatments often required hundreds of gallons of diluted chemical to be applied around and underneath a home. Today’s technology offers homeowners a more environmentally responsible solution—an innovative termite baiting system designed to eliminate the attacking termite colony and protect the structure long-term. It’s the most technological advance in termite control in more than 50 years. In the past, homeowner frustrations arose because often the termiticide barrier was disturbed or began to break down overtime, or it was never completely established, leaving gaps for termites to enter their home. In addition, these treatments can cause damage to a home due to the digging, drilling through floors, pulling carpet back and termiticide drenching required during the chemical application. The Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System acts like a security system, using a three-step process to provide long-term property protection against termites. First, it monitors for evidence of termites in the soil around a structure. When termites are discovered, the Sentricon System uses the biology and behavior of termites along with a unique termite bait to eliminate the colony. A highly trained professional then removes the bait and regularly monitors for new colonies that might attack the structure in the future, thus providing long-term property protection. The Sentricon System uses just a fraction of an ounce of termite bait to eliminate a termite colony. Trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC ia The termite bait is used only when and where termites are present in the Sentricon stations, so it’s a very targeted, low impact method of control. In fact, the Sentricon System was the first product approved under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Reduced Risk Pesticide Initiative. It is also the first termite control product to receive the prestigious Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award. Presented by the EPA on behalf of the President, this award recognizes technical innovation incorporating “green” chemistry principles into chemical design, manufacture and use. The Sentricon System is considered far less intrusive than other basic termiticide treatment methods because there’s no drilling and no odor. The pest management professional can install and monitor the Sentricon System without even entering the home. Plus, there’s no dangerof run-off or water contamination that may be associated with liquid termiticide treatments. Now homeowners have a choice for termite control and prevention that’s easy on their family, their home and the environment. The Sentricon System is available to property owners across the United States through authorized pest management companies that have completed stringent training on advanced termite biology, behavior and quality service standards. For namesof local authorized companies, visit www.sentricon.com or call 1-800-686-6200.
