Instructions / Assembly

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TERMITE DETECTION
& KILLING STAKES
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Clean dirt off of the stake and hold it up to the light to see inside. If any material inside is
missing (even a small part) or appears to be tattered, termites have been active. If you do
not see signs of termite activity, it can mean that termites are not active in the area OR it
can mean that the termites haven’t yet found the stake while foraging for food. It can take
up to four months or longer to see evidence of termite activity.
If evidence of termite activity is found in any stake, take the following steps:
•
Replace
the active stake with a new stake if more than 50% of the bait has been
eaten, otherwise place the original stake back in the hole;
• Place additional stakes (three or more) within one foot of the infested stake; and
• Note the date and location of any additional stakes on the drawing of your house.
All stakes must be replaced or removed every 12 months. Be sure to wash your hands
thoroughly after completing the inspection.
Do not reuse the bait cartridges. Subterranean termites secrete colony-specific pheromones
that become incorporated into the bait while feeding and foraging. The pheromones left in the
bait by one colony will cause feeding deterrence or repellency to other colonies, causing it to
be ineffective.
Helpful Tips:
Look for signs that...
or
The bait has been eaten Termites are present
inside the stake
• When mowing, be sure to trim grass away from locator shield to prevent grass overgrowth.
•
T
ake care not to directly hit the stake or locator shield when using a grass trimmer.
• While the stakes are durable, limit the amount of contact if they are in a high-traffic area.
Important Usage Notes
Since termites eat wood from the inside out, it is difficult to determine the extent of
an active termite infestation. If you suspect an active infestation in your home, we
recommend a professional inspection and some type of treatment to the area where
termites are present. Spectracide Terminate
®
Termite Detection & Killing Stakes
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are
not recommended as sole protection against termites, and for active infestations, get a
professional inspection. Stakes do not replace mechanical alteration, soil or foundation
treatments.
The steps you take to reduce the risk of termites are not a one-time or once-a-year event.
To reduce the risk of termites, you must incorporate a continuous program year to year.
The active ingredient in Spectracide Terminate Termite Detection & Killing Stakes
2
,
is a slow-acting insecticide. Termite baits must use slow-acting active ingredients to