User Manual

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ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 1.0g/kg CHLORFLUAZURON  

APVMA Approval No: 68903(2013)

Easy Termite Bait™ is used in the Pod it is sold in and attached (sealed) to termite activity. Or Easy Termite Bait™ can be used in Easy Termite Bait Monitor™

Easy Termite Bait™ when used according to the label and this manual, will eliminate subterranean termite colonies, including the queen.

To aid in the baiting process we recommend the additional purchase of;
  1. Quality cloth/gaffer/duct tape
  2. Acrylic Adhesive/ Gap Filler (example ‘No-More Gaps’)
  3. Screws to give extra strength to tape

BACKGROUND

Subterranean termites are sensitive to changes in atmosphere, light, moisture, temperature and smell. Of the over 300 species of termites that occur in Australia, only 3 or 4 do any significant damage to our homes (the Easy Termite Bait Monitor™ will help identify the damaging species). All these damaging termites are in a colony which almost completely live their life in a closed/ sealed environment, protected from the environment and their predators. To achieve this isolated protection, they enclose their food source into their system of tunnels and storing and nesting chambers.

The failure of Termite Bait to wipe out a colony is almost exclusively caused by the failure to seal the baiting apparatus into their enclosed world. Termite bait as a means of termite elimination and complete colony eradication has made enormous advances during recent times but also continues to be used incorrectly and via inefficient devices. Unfortunately, we continue to see badly designed baiting apparatus placed both in the ground and within timber structures that prevent comfortable termite consumption for speedy colony eradication.

The use of inferior bait and baiting apparatus may result in colony suppression but not colony eradication, due to the regular disruption of the baiting process. As a result, the full benefits of the colony eradication cannot be utilised.

To achieve maximum potential with termite baiting to achieve total colony eradication and not suppression, four important requirements are needed;

  1. Highly palatable and desirable as a food source over other choices (not all commercially available baits meet this basic requirement), including dry baits (not mixed with water) that deteriorate over time.
  2. Reliable moisture source or in the case of commercially available baits, made up with precise amount of water to consume and regurgitate as necessary.
  3. A method of providing bait into closed system of colony and then adding more bait without disturbing the consumption.
  1. An active/ proven ingredient (chlorfluazuron) that can reliably result in complete colony and queen elimination in a reasonable time frame (months).

BAITING

Bait is the substance with a chemical/ poison (poison to termites only) that is made up with water and is fed to termite activity via feeding device (Pod). The Pod is sealed to active timber once termites are within. Bait is a food product and spoils once made up with water unless it is being eaten by termites. Bait is never added to anything that doesn’t have active termites.

Chlorfluazuron, the active in Easy Termite Bait™ has continually been shown in independent scientific studies to be the most effective of the benzoyphenylurea chitin synthesis inhibitors in reliability and speed of colony destruction.

PREPARING EASY TERMITE BAIT™POD

Three Pod Pack contains;

  • Easy Termite Bait™ Pods 100g by 3
  • Easy Termite Bait™ Label
  • User Manual
  • Straw
  1. Before opening if you are a smoker or have recently been exposed to any chemicals use disposable gloves when preparing bait.

    pour 200ml of non-chlorinated water 

  1. Pour 200ml of non-chlorinated water into one Easy Termite Bait™ Pod by opening the zip lock seal.
  2. Reseal zip lock and shake contents for 2 to 3 minutes until even, lumpy consistency is achieved.
  3. It is extremely important that the zip lock closure of Pod is completely closed and locked after each inspection and after adding more bait.

          

 cut centre whole of adhesive patch out

  1. Ideally Pod is installed in Vertical position with zip at top. Depending whether the surface to be attached to is horizontal (adhesive patch on bottom of pod is used) or vertical (adhesive patch on side of pod is used), we cut out the centre of appropriate adhesive patch with pointed scissors or pointed blade, taking as much of 10mm hole as possible.

 A. WHEN TERMITES ARE CONSUMING A SOLID, ABOVE GROUND, TIMBER STRUCTURE

The FIRST method of using Easy Termite Bait™ Pod is when you have termites in a solid timber structure that is firmly attached to the ground (like your home). This method of treating termites is the easiest and fastest method to achieve colony eradication. When termites are found in a structure it is extremely important to not disturb them or use any chemicals on them prior to using Easy Termite Bait™ Pod.

INSTALLING PREPARED POD ON TIMBER STRUCTURE

In this method the Prepared Easy Termite Bait™ Pod (as above) is attached directly to active termites within timber via the Straw, Adhesive Patch, Adhesive and Tape and Screws.

  1. A small hole (5-6mm) with pen knife is made into termite active timber (avoid if possible, using power drill as vibration can alarm some species of termites). Try to choose area that is visibly damaged but not so thin that will not allow hole to be made without collapse or won’t support Pod to be attached.

Only continue if termites visible (If no termites cover with gaffer tape and find new location). A torch will help see termites in hole.

       a small hole into termite activity is made   Insert straw snuggly into hole, cut excess off, leaving 10mm exposed

2.  Insert straw snuggly into hole, cut excess straw off, leaving 10mm exposed.

      Remove cover of adhesive patch to be used. Apply 5mm bead of Adhesive around patch 

3. Remove protective cover of appropriate adhesive patch to be used. Apply 5mm bead of Adhesive/ Gap filler around patch. 

   Place Prepared Pod over straw pushing pod firmly onto timber

4. Place Prepared Easy Termite Bait™ Pod over straw, pushing firmly onto timber.

               Still holding pod add tape to firmly attach/seal pod to surrounds. 

5. Still holding pod (second person and second pair of hands is beneficial now), add tape to firmly attach/seal pod to surrounds.

Install Prepared Easy Termite Bait™ Pod Vertically with the zip lock at upper most position for easy addition of more Easy Termite Bait™ (plus water) from second Pod. Only one Pod/ place of feeding is required or desirable for colony eradication. NOTE: At every new feeding location some bait is used by termites to protect entry point and therefore not consumed. Therefore, it is faster and more economical to have consumption by colony at fewer feeding locations. DO NOT HAVE PODS ANY CLOSER THAN 5M FROM ANOTHER TREATMENT POD.

NOTE: Always attach Prepared Easy Termite Bait™ Pod to activity within a structure at furthest practical point from ground. However, the ease of opening should be a priority, therefore do not put where opening is difficult to access.

NOTE: Sometimes there is no alternative but to install pod in horizontal position, making it very difficult to add more bait later. When this happens and after confirming consumption in pod, we attach second pod on top of first pod (cutting 10mm hole in first active pod). PLEASE contact us directly to discuss this further or any other situation which seem unique.

          you may require some screws to hold tape in place

6. Many surfaces will not allow good attachment of tape, once tape applied you may require some screws to hold tape in place.

7. Using the cartridge of acrylic adhesive/ gap filler to apply more adhesive, externally around adhesive patch between Pod and timber will guarantee a complete seal around the outside of the join once Pod is firmly attached with tape and screws.

8. It is also a good idea to make a temporary platform to support pod if       conditions allow, until adhesive dries.

ON-GOING BAITING OF TIMBER STRUCTURE WITH POD

After the installed Prepared Easy Termite Bait™ Pod has been left untouched for a minimum of 10 days (up to 28 days), the Pod is inspected via the zip lock.

  1. The Pod should be inspected every 10 to 28 days with the more frequent inspections occurring during the initial stages of termite feeding.
  2. Although Pod is light resistant, when installed in direct light it is a good idea to also cover between visits with aluminium foil. In particularly hot environments a moistened cloth may be draped over Pod to keep it cool. In addition, the Pod may require additional protection from wildlife/ pets.
  3. After opening Pod at 10 days via Ziplock and termite consumption has not commenced, and no sign of termites or mud exists within pod. Using the zip lock opening (and using a long sterile screwdriver) find the straw from inside pod and dislodge and re-pierce hole into timber/ termite workings. If consumption has still not commenced after 4 weeks the bait will have started to deteriorate and a new activity point with a new Prepared Easy Termite Bait™ Pod should be tried. However, leave original pod in place until colony elimination even if it remains inactive. 
  4. Allow all (or 90%) of first Prepared Easy Termite Bait™ to be eaten before adding contents of second Easy Termite Bait™ Pod plus water, mixed well, and tipped into first attached Pod via zip lock.
  5. Continue to add contents of additional Easy Termite Bait™ Pod (plus water) to original Pod as contents consumed BUT as consumption slows increase days to inspection (i.e., if more than half contents remain, double time to 20 days).
  6. When worker termite numbers start to decline (Queen has died) and soldier numbers become dominate, continue to add new clean bait which will allow an observation of when activity has ceased between visits. Even when no termites are observed and it is expected that colony elimination has occurred, add clean bait and re-inspect in 4 weeks. If only soldier termites are seen, all workers may have died, and soldiers will not last long without workers feeding them.
  7. After 4 weeks and still no activity has been observed, and new bait is still clean, leave a further 4 weeks until confirming Colony Elimination.
  8. After Colony Elimination has occurred Treatment Pod can be removed and any repairs to structure can now be made.

MOST IMPORTANTLY: Do not over service as continually opening the Pod will slow feeding. Ideally do not use more than one Pod at a time in area of activity. Even when 2 or 3 Pods are used in a home in different areas (never closer than 5m apart), one is usually eaten in preference to others. On average anywhere from 6 to 12 Easy Termite Bait™ Pods is required by colony until elimination of the whole colony and queen. More may be required in particularly large colonies or when multiple feeding points are used.

B. WHEN TERMITES ARE FOUND OUTSIDE A SOLID TIMBER STRUCTURE THERE IS A NEED FOR INSTALLING EASY TERMITE BAIT MONITOR™

The SECOND method of using Easy Termite Bait™ is when you have found termites in the vicinity of your house but not within a solid timber structure that will hold a Prepared Easy Termite Bait™ Pod.

If termites are found while digging, lifting pavers, under loose timber, within wood pile or similar: it is necessary to install 12 to 24 Easy Termite Bait Monitor™ around the activity (12 for localised activity away from home and 24 if your home within 50m of area).

It is also a great idea for Termite Management to be proactive and install 24 Easy Termite Bait Monitor™ around the area of your home prior to any termites and to determine if any termites are a species which will damage your home.

 

The Easy Termite Bait Monitor™ satisfies the four requirements of termite baiting and in particular Number 3: A method of providing bait into closed system of colony and then adding more bait without disturbing the consumption.

 

Please Read “Easy Termite Bait Monitor™ User Manual” prior to use.

 

In this situation once the Easy Termite Bait Monitor™ is active with termites, the whole monitor becomes the feeding chamber.

 

The Prepared Easy Termite Bait™ Pod is made up as above (“PREPARING EASY TERMITE BAIT™ POD”). Remove the lid of the active monitor. Then the whole contents of pod (mix with water) are tipped into the Active Monitor and the lid is replaced.

adding bait to active monitor  

ON-GOING BAITING OF EASY TERMITE BAIT MONITOR™

  1. The Active Easy Termite Bait Monitor™ should be inspected every 10 to 28 days with the more frequent inspections occurring during the initial stages of termite feeding.
  2. Allow all (or 90%) of the first Prepared Easy Termite Bait™ to be eaten before adding contents of second Easy Termite Bait™ Pod plus water, mixed well, and tipped into
  3. Continue to add contents of additional Easy Termite Bait™ Pod (plus water) to Easy Termite Bait Monitor™ as contents consumed BUT as consumption slows increase days to inspection (i.e., if more than half contents remain, double time to 20 days).
  4. Continue to add new clean bait which will allow an observation of when activity has ceased between visits (Note: Bait mixed with water can be kept up to a month in refrigerator but if not used after that should be discarded).
  5. Even when no termites are observed and it is expected that colony elimination has occurred, add clean bait and re-inspect in 4 weeks. If only soldier termites are seen, all workers may have died, and soldiers will not last long without workers feeding them.
  6. After 4 weeks and still no activity has been observed, and new bait is still clean, leave a further 4 weeks until confirming Colony Elimination.
  7. After Colony Elimination has occurred Monitor can be removed, cleaned with hot water, new timbers added.
  8. Reinstalled in new location.