DIY Termite Bait Station: Step-by-Step Guide

DIY Termite Bait Station: Step-by-Step Guide Effective & Affordable Termite Control for Homes (By Md. Abdul Momin, Applied Entomologist, Urban Pest Control Pvt. Ltd.) Materials Needed ✔ Plastic container (e.g., small bucket with holes on one side only) ✔ Mango tree bark powder (untreated, sugary—acts as a natural termite lure) ✔ Water (to moisten bait) ✔ Termiticide (optional but highly effective): • Fipronil 0.5% or Imidacloprid 0.5% (slow-acting colony killers) ✔ Sugar (10% mix, enhances attraction) ✔ Morter & pestle (for mixing bait) ________________________________________ Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Prepare the Bait Station • Drill small entry holes on one side of the bucket (termites prefer dark, confined spaces). • Layer 1 (Top – Untreated Bait): o Mix mango bark powder + 10% sugar + 10% water (no termiticide). o Pack this into the holed side to attract termites. • Layer 2 (Bottom – Treated Bait): o Mix mango bark powder + 10% sugar + 10% water + 0.5% termiticide (Fipronil/Imidacloprid). o Place this beneath the untreated layer—termites will carry poison back to the colony. 2. Install the Bait Station • Place the bucket near termite mud tubes, damaged wood, or active infestations. • Ensure the holed side faces the ground/termite entry points. 3. Monitor & Refill • Check every 1–2 weeks for termite activity. • Replace bait as needed until termites disappear (colony collapse may take 4–12 weeks). ________________________________________ Why This Method Works • Mango bark powder + sugar acts as a powerful attractant. • Slow-acting termiticides ensure termites spread poison to the entire colony. • Cost-effective compared to commercial stations. ⚠ Safety Note: • Keep bait stations away from pets/children (Fipronil/Imidacloprid are toxic if ingested). • For severe infestations, combine with professional treatments. ________________________________________ Need Professional Help? For advanced termite control solutions, contact: Urban Pest Control Pvt. Ltd. (Expert pest management services for homes & businesses.)

ZOOLOGY A BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TUTORIAL BLOGS BY MD. ABDUL MOMIN, B.SC HONS IN ZOOLOGY, MS IN APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY, DEPT. OF ZOOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF RAJSHAHIPEST CONTROL & HOME CARE