FMC FIRSTLINE® TERMITE DEFENSE SYSTEMSM
FirstLine® GT Plus Termite Bait Field Trials in Louisiana
Results of LA Termite Bait Field Studies
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A pest management company evaluated termite baiting over 1 year at 10 structures in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Five structures had active termite infestations (remedial).
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Five structures had no activity but there were termites within 25 ft. (preventative).
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A private PMP used FMC’s SMARTDISC™ Locators and
Monitors to detect and locate termite activity around the exterior of
the homes. When they located activity, they replaced the monitors with
various FirstLine® Termite Bait Stations in or near the same location.
In some instances, baits were used in the original installation.
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No liquid products were used in this study.
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In all but two cases, termite activity stopped.
Conclusions
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FirstLine Termite Bait alone can provide structural protection.
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After one year, all five preventative structures no longer had activity at stations.
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After one year, 3 out of 5 remedial structures no longer had active termite infestations.
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Some termite populations may take longer than one year to achieve control.
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Structures must be continually monitored because termites may attack again.
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