New Hampshire Termite Control Specialists JP Pest Services - Pest Management Solutions for Termites
Understanding termites and selecting a control option can be a very daunting task for homeowners who want to know the details and make informed decisions. The web is full of contradictory (and sometimes contentious) information regarding the control of this particular pest. This is due to the large amounts of money in play for the manufacturers of termite control products. Each is jockeying to position their product with very slick marketing materials as “The Best” solution based on some novel feature (and sometimes dubious research). The confusion is then compounded by the fact that not all pest control companies have access to the same products. So the stage is set for homeowners to be completely baffled by wildly different solutions and prices presented by passionate, persuasive (and commissioned) salespeople who are determined to get their agreements signed and disappear into the sunset.
We do not operate that way. We realized long ago that great execution of service by knowledgeable technicians is what solves a termite problem. We do not use salespeople. Our clients meet with our termite department manager and design the most appropriate solution for their structure. Our product selection process considers effectiveness, customer preferences and the environment. Our service plan is then executed by highly trained, professional termite control technicians.
JP Pest Services is a third generation, family owned company that has been in the pest control business since 1925.
We’ve
been in the termite control business two or three times
as long as anybody else in New Hampshire. It
has always been a core competency of this company and
we train continuously to ensure that our techniques
and information are cutting edge. Our standard
is 100% continuous effectiveness. We achieve
this by matching the advantages of the top termite
control products in the world to the particular challenges
of the structure we are trying to protect.
The Old Way: Prior to 1995, the only means of performing subterranean termite control was to treat the soil beneath and around the structure with special persistent chemicals called liquid termiticides. To accomplish this, holes were drilled through the concrete basement and garage floors every twelve to sixteen inches around the entire interior perimeter. Chemical was injected under pressure through the holes; and the holes were then plugged and patched with concrete. A containment trench was then dug around the exterior of the house and more chemical was injected into the soil outside the foundation as deeply as possible to establish a continuous treated zone. The goal of this process was to make the soil around and beneath the structure toxic to termites. This was known as the Liquid Barrier technique and it was not uncommon to use three hundred and fifty gallons of chemical in treating a typical home. In addition to all the inconvenience, disruption and intense chemical use, this type of treatment has another very significant drawback. It is temporary. The chemicals steadily decline in effectiveness as they degrade over time. Eventually you have nothing to stop the termites and you have to reapply the chemicals to protect the structure in the future. Sound horrifying? It was. Incredibly, some companies are still using variations of this method today with neveau names such as the Treated Zone technique despite the development of newer alternative technologies that work better and eliminate all of the disadvantages associated with liquid treatments. |
The Sentricon System
In 1995 we were part of a small group of companies that were selected from around the country to pioneer a new product and control concept that has revolutionized termite control forever. This product single-handedly redefined effectiveness, created a new paradigm in approach, converted termite control into an environmentally friendly process and placed the Liquid Barrier technique firmly in the Museum of Ancient History where it belongs. The product that has made all this possible is the Sentricon Colony Elimination System from Dow AgroSciences.
The Sentricon System employs a totally different philosophy of control that has come to be known as Termite Baiting. In this process we leverage the aggressive foraging and social food sharing behavior of attacking termites to kill their colonies and prevent future infestation.
The concept is stunningly simple. We feed the worker termites an active ingredient that is proven to spread throughout the colony (through their natural biological processes) resulting in colony elimination. The process is begun by applying the specially formulated Recruit termite bait, containing the active ingredient Noviflumuron directly to the known areas that are active with termites. The bait matrix is a material that is highly preferred by termites, even more so than wood. In this way we can quickly control the attacking colonies (as quickly as 21 days). At the same time we install special in ground monitoring stations around the exterior perimeter of the structure and in likely termite foraging areas. These stations will help us detect and control the other, unknown number of colonies that may be foraging within or around the outside of the structure, forever! The stations contain special monitors that we can check electronically for termite activity during our regularly scheduled site visits. These stations help us to eliminate the termite colonies that forage around the perimeter of the structure. We can add active ingredient to these stations any time they become active.
About the Sentricon System
The Sentricon® Termite Colony Elimination System offers constant termite protection. It’s environmentally responsible, less disruptive than other treatments, and provides proven termite colony elimination. So you can stop termites’ destruction, and prevent it in the future.
The Sentricon System is more than just termite bait. It is a complete system designed to protect homes from termites by eliminating the termite colony. Unlike liquid chemical treatments, the Sentricon System requires no drilling in your home and no pumping messy chemicals into it. Authorized Operators use innovative technology and follow up with regular visits so homeowners can have peace of mind that their property is protected.
The Property Protection Process provides continuous defense for long-term protection of homes through ongoing Authorized Operator service. This three-step process begins once the Sentricon System is installed.
- Monitor. An Authorized Operator routinely examines the stations for signs of termite activity.
- Bait. When termites are discovered, Recruit™ termite bait is placed in the stations. Termites then feed on it and spread it to their nestmates.
- Eliminate. The active ingredient in Recruit termite bait affects termites by stopping the molting process they need to grow. As the worker termites die off, the colony declines to the point it can no longer sustain itself, ultimately leading to its elimination.
Once the attacking colony is eliminated, the process starts over by monitoring for future invasions. The Sentricon System provides peace of mind with the attacking colony eliminated and continuous monitoring for a new invasion by an Authorized Operator.
Your Pest Management Professional — the Authorized Operator
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- It is the goal of each Authorized Operator to always provide you with the highest quality service.
- They are skilled professionals with extensive training in termite biology and behavior, as well as in the use of the Sentricon System. They continue to expand their knowledge through ongoing technical and service instruction.
- Authorized Operators are highly trained and proficient pest control technicians. They use state-of-the-art data gathering and management tools to optimize service.
Count on your Authorized Operator to protect your home and give you peace of mind.
JP Pest Services Termite Electronic Monitoring Technology
The Sentricon® Termite Colony Elimination System with electronic monitoring technology detects and records termite activity inside each Sentricon station automatically and with extreme accuracy. Its state-of-the-art features include: |
- The Interrogator™ device electronic scanning unit, which is swept over each Sentricon station to collect data.
- Electronic transensors in the monitoring device of each Sentricon station, which transmit signals about termite activity inside the station.
- A computerized data collection unit, which automatically records termite activity around your home.
Your Authorized Operator will sweep an Interrogator device over the top of each station without disturbing landscaping. The device locates the station (even if hidden or covered with mulch), collects data from an electronic sensor inside each station, and then automatically detects and records termite activity. If indicators verify that stations need attention, the technician will open the stations and perform the required service.
For your benefit, the Sentricon System with electronic monitoring technology:
- Improves consistency and accuracy of termite detection.
- Offers rapid, reliable detection of termites.
- Can decrease the time required to begin termite baiting, which leads to colony elimination.
- Locates Sentricon stations with less disruption to your landscaping.
The Sentricon System with electronic monitoring technology provides all the benefits of the Sentricon System, plus unique new electronic monitoring features. These features improve the consistency and accuracy of termite detection, for successful colony elimination.
Since 1995 and the invention of Termite Baiting other products have been invented that have rightfully earned a place in termite control for certain situations. Products such as Termidor; and Timbor are good examples. We will always offer cutting edge solutions that enhance effectiveness and advance our Green Initiative.
