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MUVE

10-Minute Paper

10-min: MUVE, Urban Pest Control: Termites

Field efficacy of Trelona® Advance Termite Bait System annual bait stations for control of subterranean termites at infested structures in the United States

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Trelona® Advance Termite Bait System (ATBS) Annual Bait Stations (active ingredient = novaluron; chitin synthesis inhibitor), was used to evaluate the efficacy against subterranean termites. A total of 50 homes across 10 different states (5 different foundation types) were selected for this study. Preliminary inspections revealed the presence of Formosan subterranean termites at 12 sites, while the remaining 38 sites had native subterranean termite species infestations. Trelona® ATBS Annual Bait Stations were installed per label directions around each home and inspected monthly until termite activity was detected (minimum one station). After initial termite detection, subsequent inspections were done every 12 months. Termite activity, bait cartridge consumption, and replacement were recorded during each inspection (through trial completion at 60 months). Results showed that all termite activity ceased in all structures (100% control) by the time of the first inspection. All structures remained termite-free throughout the 60 months period (5 years). Although no structures remained active after the first inspection, several Trelona® ATBS Annual Bait Stations showed evidence of termite feeding throughout the trial, indicating the need to maintain a constant bait supply available to new foraging termites. DNA analysis confirmed these new foragers belonged to a different termite colony. This study demonstrated the ability of Trelona® ATBS Annual Bait Stations to provide structural protection and colony elimination under field conditions for up to 5 years. It also demonstrated Trelona bait cartridges can last more than 12 months allowing for annual inspections while maintaining an uninterrupted bait supply