Stop Subterranean Termites by Targeting the Colony
Termites are exceptionally difficult to control when their colonies remain hidden underground. They travel through soil, enter buildings through concealed openings, and continue feeding on wood while homeowners may have little indication of their presence.
The Sentricon Termite Baiting System provides a different approach to termite protection. Instead of relying solely on liquid applications to soil surrounding a foundation, Sentricon uses termite feeding behavior to deliver a colony-eliminating bait.
At Dave’s & Kevin’s Termite and Pest Control, we install and service Sentricon systems for homeowners throughout Lafayette and Acadiana. Strategically positioned bait stations provide termites with access to a specialized food source containing an active ingredient designed to disrupt their development and ultimately eliminate the colony.
Sentricon with Always Active technology places termite bait in the stations from the time of installation. The system can be used to address existing subterranean termite problems and provide continuing protection against future termite colonies.
Our technicians evaluate your property, determine suitable station locations, and establish a monitoring and service program tailored to your home’s needs.
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A Smarter Approach to Termite Colony Elimination
The Sentricon system uses specially designed bait stations, termite feeding activity, and ongoing professional service to target subterranean termite colonies. It offers homeowners a proven treatment option without requiring a continuous liquid soil application around the entire foundation.
OUR FIVE-STEP SENTRICON INSTALLATION PROCESS
Evaluate
We examine your home and surrounding property for signs of subterranean termite activity, construction features, and locations where termites may be searching for food.
Position
Our technicians determine appropriate locations for underground Sentricon bait stations around the structure according to system requirements and property conditions.
Install
We install the stations with Always Active termite bait, providing a food source that foraging termites can discover as they travel through surrounding soil.
Eliminate
When termites begin feeding on the bait, the active ingredient is distributed through the colony, interfering with the termites’ ability to molt and contributing to colony elimination.
Protect
We continue servicing the stations according to the established maintenance program, helping maintain the system and identify conditions that may affect its effectiveness.
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How Sentricon Works to Eliminate Termite Colonies
Termites Find the Bait Through Natural Foraging
Subterranean termites constantly search underground for cellulose materials that can sustain their colonies. Their food sources may include tree roots, buried wood, construction debris, and wooden components of buildings.
Sentricon bait stations are installed in the soil at selected locations around a structure. The stations are not designed to draw termites from distant properties. Instead, they become available to termites that naturally forage through the surrounding ground.
Once termites discover the bait, workers begin feeding on the material and sharing it throughout their colony.
Always Active Technology Begins With Bait Already in Place
Older baiting approaches sometimes depended on monitoring stations to detect termites before an active bait was introduced.
Sentricon with Always Active technology uses bait from the beginning, so the colony elimination process can start as soon as termites locate and consume it.
The active ingredient, noviflumuron, interferes with the molting process that termites require for development. As affected termites become unable to molt successfully, the colony progressively loses the workers and developing members needed to survive.
This colony-focused approach is an important distinction between Sentricon and treatments designed primarily to establish treated soil zones around a foundation.
Ongoing Service Is an Essential Part of the System
A termite baiting program is not simply a matter of installing equipment and forgetting about it.
Bait stations must remain properly positioned and maintained. Landscaping changes, excavation, utility work, or accidental damage can disturb stations and affect the system.
Dave’s & Kevin’s provides ongoing servicing in accordance with the treatment agreement and applicable system requirements. Our technicians check station conditions, perform necessary maintenance, and help ensure the system continues functioning as intended.
Designed for Homes Throughout South Louisiana
The warm, humid environment in Lafayette and surrounding communities supports persistent subterranean termite activity.
Sentricon can be an attractive choice for homeowners seeking an ongoing colony-elimination strategy around both new and existing homes. It may also be useful at properties where certain construction features make conventional soil treatments more complicated.
Every home deserves an individual evaluation. Dave’s & Kevin’s explains the strengths of the baiting approach and helps determine whether Sentricon fits the property’s termite protection needs.
Why Choose Dave’s and Kevin’s Pest Control?
When you choose Dave’s and Kevin’s, you’re choosing a local pest control company that has been protecting Acadiana homes for more than six decades.
Local & Family Owned
We’re proud to be a local company with deep roots in the communities we serve.
Serving Acadiana Since 1962
More than 60 years of experience means we understand the pests, climate, and conditions unique to South Louisiana.
Board Certified Entomologist
Our team has access to advanced expertise in insect biology, pest behavior, identification, and effective pest management.
Integrated Pest Management
We use IPM principles to understand why pests are present and develop targeted strategies for effective, long-term control.
Fully Trained & Licensed Technicians
Your property is serviced by knowledgeable pest professionals trained to identify problems and recommend the appropriate solution.
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
We stand behind our work and make customer satisfaction a priority from your first consultation through ongoing service.
Free Consultations & Estimates
Have a pest problem? Start with a free consultation and let our team help determine the right treatment for your property.
Local & Family Owned
We’re proud to be a local company with deep roots in the communities we serve.
Serving Acadiana Since 1962
More than 60 years of experience means we understand the pests, climate, and conditions unique to South Louisiana.
Board Certified Entomologist
Our team has access to advanced expertise in insect biology, pest behavior, identification, and effective pest management.
Integrated Pest Management
We use IPM principles to understand why pests are present and develop targeted strategies for effective, long-term control.
Fully Trained & Licensed Technicians
Your property is serviced by knowledgeable pest professionals trained to identify problems and recommend the appropriate solution.
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
We stand behind our work and make customer satisfaction a priority from your first consultation through ongoing service.
Free Consultations & Estimates
Have a pest problem? Start with a free consultation and let our team help determine the right treatment for your property.
Sentricon Installation and Service Throughout Acadiana
Sentricon Installation and Service Throughout Acadiana
Protect your home with professionally installed termite baiting stations from Dave’s & Kevin’s. We serve customers in Lafayette, Youngsville, Broussard, Carencro, Scott, New Iberia, Abbeville, Opelousas, St. Martinville, and surrounding Louisiana communities.
Our local team helps homeowners establish and maintain Sentricon systems suited to their properties.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SENTRICON TERMITE BAITING STATIONS
How does Sentricon eliminate termites without treating the entire foundation with liquid chemicals?
Sentricon relies on termite workers discovering and feeding on specialized bait installed in underground stations. The active ingredient, noviflumuron, interferes with a termite’s ability to molt, which is necessary for normal development and survival.
As termites feed and share the bait within their colony, the effects extend beyond the individuals that first encounter a station. Over time, the colony loses essential workers and developing termites, leading to its collapse.
This is different from applying a liquid termiticide to establish treated soil zones around the foundation. Sentricon focuses on eliminating the termite colony through the insects’ own feeding behavior.
Can Sentricon protect a house that does not currently have termites?
Yes. Sentricon can be installed as a preventive termite management system even when an inspection reveals no visible evidence of active infestation.
The bait remains available in the stations so that subterranean termites foraging through nearby soil may discover it before developing an established infestation in the structure.
Because new termite colonies may appear over time, maintaining the stations is an important part of the program. Preventive installation is particularly worth considering in regions such as Acadiana, where subterranean termites are a continuing concern for property owners.
How long does it take Sentricon to eliminate a termite colony?
The time required depends on several factors, including how soon termites discover the bait, the amount of feeding activity, the size and condition of the colony, and environmental conditions.
The colony-elimination process begins when termites consume the bait, but the complete effect is not necessarily immediate. Some situations progress more quickly than others.
A professional inspection can help determine whether additional measures are appropriate when a structure already has significant termite activity. Dave’s & Kevin’s evaluates the condition of the property rather than promising an identical treatment timeline for every infestation.
Will the bait stations interfere with mowing, gardening, or landscaping?
Sentricon stations are installed in the ground and designed to integrate with the surrounding landscape. Properly positioned stations generally create little disruption to normal lawn maintenance.
However, homeowners should avoid digging up, relocating, covering, or damaging stations during landscaping projects. Installing a patio, changing a flower bed, adding irrigation, or performing excavation may require adjustments to station locations.
If you plan construction or landscape changes near the home, contact Dave’s & Kevin’s before work begins. We can evaluate whether any stations need attention to maintain the treatment program.
How often do Sentricon stations need to be inspected or maintained?
Sentricon with Always Active technology allows qualified professionals to establish a service schedule according to the product requirements and the property’s conditions. Some programs use annual servicing, while additional visits may be appropriate in certain situations.
During service, the technician evaluates the condition of the stations, performs required maintenance, and checks for issues that could interfere with the system.
Homeowners should not assume the stations will continue protecting the property indefinitely without professional attention. Keeping the service agreement current is important for both system performance and any applicable warranty provisions.
Does Sentricon work against Formosan termites, and does it include a warranty?
Sentricon is designed to control subterranean termites, including Formosan subterranean termites, a particularly important species in Louisiana.
The baiting process targets the colony rather than relying on the homeowner to locate every hidden termite entry point. This makes it a useful option for properties facing different levels of subterranean termite activity.
Available warranty provisions depend on the service agreement, the property’s eligibility, and the coverage selected. Dave’s & Kevin’s can explain which treatment, retreatment, or damage coverage provisions apply before installation.
Put a Professional Termite Baiting System to Work Around Your Home
Termite protection should address more than the activity you can see. Let Dave’s & Kevin’s help you explore the advantages of a professionally maintained Sentricon system.
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