Termite Control - 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
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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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The techniques used for the Sentricon® Termite
Colony Elimination System are the most innovative
in termite control, and Sentricon System Authorized
Operators truly are the best in the business.
Only select companies have been qualified, trained
and authorized to market and service this unique
system. |
- 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 Chemical's Termite
Electronic Monitoring
Technology
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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. They
are Timbor and Termidor.
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