Sentricon Termite Baiting System in Middle Georgia

Sentricon and Termidor are both highly effective, but they work differently. Termidor is a liquid termiticide applied to the soil around your foundation, creating a treated barrier that kills termites on contact and through the Transfer Effect. Sentricon uses bait stations placed around your property that termites actively seek out, consume, and carry back to the colony. Termidor works faster and is often the stronger choice when active termites need to be eliminated quickly.

Sentricon is particularly well suited to properties where soil treatment is difficult, where minimal soil chemical exposure is preferred, or where continuous long-term monitoring is the priority. In some situations, combining both systems provides the most comprehensive protection available.

The timeline varies depending on the size of the colony, the level of foraging activity, and the time of year. In active foraging conditions, colonies can be eliminated within a few months. Because Sentricon works by distributing bait through the colony’s natural social behavior rather than applying a barrier treatment, the process is more gradual than liquid treatments. The Always Active technology ensures bait is available from the moment of installation, but complete colony collapse typically occurs over a period of weeks to months rather than days. Your technician will monitor station activity and provide updates on progress during each service visit.

No. Sentricon bait stations are designed to be tamper-resistant, with covers that require a special key to open. The amount of active ingredient in each station is extremely small and contained entirely within the station housing. The EPA’s recognition of Sentricon with the Presidential Green Chemistry Award reflects its low environmental impact. That said, if you have specific concerns about placement near a vegetable garden, water feature, or pet run, let your technician know during the inspection. We will take your property’s specific conditions into account when determining station locations.

No. Sentricon installation is a low-disruption process. Stations are installed in the ground around the exterior perimeter of your home, and no interior access or treatment is typically required for installation. The process does not involve spraying or applying liquids to interior surfaces, and there is no need to vacate the property, cover food, or take any of the preparation steps associated with interior chemical treatments.

National Exterminating offers both annual and quarterly service intervals for Sentricon monitoring. At each visit, your technician inspects every station for signs of termite activity, refreshes bait as needed, and updates your service record. The frequency you choose depends on your property’s termite pressure and your preference for how closely activity is monitored. Properties in high-pressure areas or those with a history of termite activity often benefit from more frequent monitoring. Your technician will make a recommendation based on the inspection findings.

National Exterminating customers who choose the Sentricon System receive a lifetime repair-and-retreat warranty, valid for as long as an active termite service agreement is maintained. This warranty covers both retreatment and eligible repairs if termite activity is discovered during the warranty period. The specific terms of coverage are reviewed with you before you sign any agreement, so you understand exactly what is and is not included. In rare cases where site-specific conditions prevent a complete as-directed installation, a retreat-only warranty may apply instead, and your technician will explain that clearly if it applies to your property.

Sentricon is designed primarily to control subterranean termites, which are the species responsible for the vast majority of termite damage in Middle Georgia. Subterranean termites live in underground colonies and forage through the soil to reach wood in structures, which is exactly the behavior Sentricon’s bait station network is designed to intercept. If your property shows evidence of a different termite species or a combination of pest pressures, your technician will assess the situation and recommend the most appropriate treatment approach, which may involve Sentricon alone or in combination with other methods.