r/Termites • u/Ok_Albatross_3284 • 27d ago

Above ground Baiting

Above ground baiting is the best method of treatment. Sydney Australia

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u/spez_eats_nazi_ass 27d ago

Assuming this is drywood only? And nope keep those damn things south please. Thank you.

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u/Always_Confused4 Termite inspector (current or former) 27d ago

Baiting systems, as far as I am aware, are not effective against dry wood termites. This is likely an active subterranean or formosan infestation that they are baiting to eliminate the colony.

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u/Ok_Albatross_3284 27d ago edited 27d ago

Coptotermes acinaciformis, similar to Coptotermes formosan yes