For many homeowners in Arizona, the mere mention of termites is enough to cause a shiver of anxiety. These tiny, destructive pests operate silently, often causing significant structural damage before anyone even realizes they are there. The traditional image of termite treatment involves tenting the entire house, pumping in noxious fumes, and evacuating the family for days. It’s a disruptive, stressful, and often chemically intensive process that leaves many wondering if there is a better way.
Fortunately, modern pest control has evolved. You no longer need to turn your life upside down to protect your biggest investment. At Arizona Pest Control, we utilize the Sentricon® system—a revolutionary approach that eliminates termite colonies effectively without the need for drilling into your floors or filling your home with liquid chemicals.
The Silent Threat in Your Walls
Subterranean termites are the most common and destructive type found in Arizona. They live in underground colonies and build mud tubes to access food sources—specifically, the cellulose found in the wood of your home. Because they eat wood from the inside out, they can compromise the structural integrity of a building while leaving the outer surface looking perfectly normal.
The damage is not just cosmetic; it can be financially devastating. Termites cause billions of dollars in property damage every year in the United States, and most homeowners insurance policies do not cover termite damage. This makes prevention and early, effective treatment absolutely critical.
Why Traditional Methods Fall Short
Historically, the standard method for dealing with subterranean termites was a liquid barrier treatment. This involves digging a trench around the foundation of the home and drilling holes through concrete slabs to inject hundreds of gallons of liquid termiticide into the soil.
While this method can be effective, it has significant drawbacks:
- Intrusive Application: Drilling through your porches, patios, and potentially your interior floors is noisy, dusty, and invasive.
- Environmental Concerns: Pumping large volumes of chemicals into the ground can be concerning for environmentally conscious homeowners.
- Temporary Solution: Liquid barriers eventually degrade. If the barrier is broken (by landscaping or shifting soil), termites can find a gap and re-enter.
- Disruption: The process often requires significant preparation and cleanup, disrupting your daily routine.
The Sentricon Difference: Smart Science, Proven Results
The Sentricon system represents a paradigm shift in termite control. Instead of trying to keep termites out with a chemical moat, it uses their own biology and behavior against them to destroy the entire colony.
How It Works
The system utilizes “Always Active™” technology. We install discreet bait stations in the soil around the perimeter of your home. These stations contain a bait matrix that is actually more attractive to termites than wood. When worker termites find the bait, they don’t die immediately. Instead, they carry it back to the colony and share it with the other termites, including the queen.
The active ingredient prevents termites from molting. Since termites must molt to survive, this inability to grow effectively kills them. Once the queen dies, the colony collapses. This ensures that the root of the problem is eliminated, rather than just killing a few foragers.
Benefits of Choosing Sentricon with Arizona Pest Control
- No Structural Drilling: We install the stations in the soil around your home, meaning your floors, foundation, and interior remain untouched.
- Environmentally Responsible: The Sentricon system uses a very small amount of active ingredient—only grams, not gallons. It is the only termite product to receive the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award.
- Continuous Protection: The stations are active 24/7/365. As long as the stations are maintained, your home is protected against future infestations.
- Peace of Mind: With Arizona Pest Control managing the system, you don’t have to worry. We inspect and maintain the stations regularly to ensure they are working effectively.
Is Sentricon Right for Your Home?
If you are seeing signs of termites—such as mud tubes on your foundation, discarded wings near windowsills, or hollow-sounding wood—it is time to act. Even if you don’t see signs, preventative protection is always a wise investment in Arizona’s termite-heavy environment.
The Sentricon system is ideal for homeowners who want a powerful solution without the headache of invasive procedures. It is effective for both curing active infestations and preventing new ones from establishing.
Protect Your Investment Today
Your home is likely your most valuable asset. Don’t let termites compromise its safety or value. You don’t have to resort to tearing up your property to get rid of pests. With Arizona Pest Control and the Sentricon system, you can eliminate the threat efficiently, effectively, and with minimal disruption to your life.
Take control of your home’s health. Contact us today for an inspection and see how easy termite protection can be.