What Are Formosan Subterranean Termites, and Why Should You Care?
Before we dive into how Pestman’s technical staff used this magic bait, let’s talk about the real villains of the story—Coptotermes formosanus, better known as Formosan subterranean termites. These guys are serious trouble. They don’t just nibble at your wooden doorframe or garden fence. Oh no, they feast on entire buildings, trees, and infrastructure—basically anything with cellulose, which includes wood and even some types of plants. In parts of China, these termites are a major headache, and if you’re unlucky enough to have them in your area, it’s like playing a game of “how fast can they destroy my house?”
Enter Pestman’s technical staff, who stepped up to find a way to stop these hungry termites in their tracks, without causing a major headache for homeowners. The goal was to create something that didn’t just kill a few termites but wiped out an entire colony fast—because no one has time to wait around for months while their house crumbles.
Meet Hexaflumuron: The Termite Slayer
So what exactly is Hexaflumuron? In simple terms, it’s a chemical compound that messes with termites’ ability to molt (or shed their exoskeletons). Without getting too scientific, it essentially prevents termites from growing and reproducing, eventually leading to their demise.
But here’s the kicker—unlike most termite treatments that work only on the individual termites that ingest the poison, Hexaflumuron works on the entire colony. When termites eat the bait, they don’t just die off one by one. Oh no—through a process called “trophallaxis” (a fancy word for termite social dining), they share the bait with the rest of the colony. So, while only a few termites might initially eat the bait, the rest of the colony ends up getting exposed to the poison, causing the whole group to collapse. It’s like passing around a bad dinner guest who ruins the party for everyone.
The Hexaflumuron Bait Test
To see if this bait actually worked as promised, Pestman’s technical staff set out to test it in the real world. They headed to Deqing, Zhejiang Province, China, where termites had set up camp in a few unfortunate trees. The team wasn’t going to throw around a little bait here and there and hope for the best. No, no—this was a carefully planned experiment. Pestman’s technical staff applied 100, 150, and 200 grams of Hexaflumuron to different termite colonies. This wasn’t just a one-size-fits-all situation. They wanted to find out which amount of bait worked best and how fast it could get rid of those pesky termites.
With bait applied and monitoring station in place to track the progress, the team waited to see how quickly the termites would start to show signs of their new diet.
The Results
The results came in faster than a termite can eat through your wood. Within just 28 to 42 days, depending on the amount of bait used, the colonies were completely wiped out. That’s right—100% termite-free in less than a month! The average time to eradicate an entire colony was 33.7 days. Imagine that! A house could be safe from termites in just over a month, instead of the usual months-long waiting game with traditional methods.
But here’s the best part: the termites didn’t just keel over the second they ate the bait. No, it took them a little time to truly feel the effects. It took them 9 to 14 days to consume the bait, which is plenty of time for them to pass it around and share the love (or should we say, “the poison”) with the rest of the colony. And once they did, it was game over for the termites.
Why Hexaflumuron Is the Real Hero
So why should you care about this? Well, traditional termite baits can take months to work, leaving your house at risk the entire time. Not to mention, the baits sometimes have to be applied repeatedly, or they only target a small portion of the colony. But with Hexaflumuron, the treatment is fast and efficient. The termites do the work for you—eating the bait and passing it along to their friends, who then pass it along to their friends, until the whole colony is wiped out. In addition, Pestman applies an exclusive patented attractant in bait, which has a strong attraction to termites. Once termites start feeding on bait, they stop feeding on the timbers in building. Pestman hexaflumuron termite bait is also non-toxic to humans and pets.
In fact, the faster elimination of the colony is one of the biggest selling points of Hexaflumuron. Instead of waiting around for months or having to deal with multiple treatments, Pestman’s technical staff has found a solution that works quickly and efficiently. The bait doesn’t just kill the termites that eat it; it kills the entire colony in a fraction of the time that traditional baits take. So not only is it effective, but it’s also a huge time-saver.
So, the next time you encounter termites, remember Pestman’s technical staff and their game-changing solution. Hexaflumuron isn’t just a fancy chemical name; it’s the answer to your termite problems. Whether you’re facing a minor infestation or a full-blown colony takeover, you can trust that this bait will get the job done quickly and without any of the usual hassle. In the battle against termites, Pestman Hexaflumuron Bait has shown that you don’t need to wait around for ages to win. Just a little bit of Hexaflumuron, and your termite troubles could be a thing of the past. No more expensive repairs, no more structural damage.
Product Description:
-Active ingredient: 10% hexaflumuron.
-Powerful killing effect – Kill the queen termite, eliminate the colony completely.
-Low treatment costs – Only need 150 grams per treatment.
-Used directly or with indoor bait stations and underground bait stations.
-No toxicity to non-target animals – Safe to humans, pets and environment.
-Works on all termites – Such as: Coptotermes, Reticulitermes, Odontotermes, Macrotermes, etc.
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