“Conducive Conditions” are areas that have enough food, water and shelter to support termites and are at risk of infestation. Inspections can locate termite activity, damage and conducive conditions.
Exterior termite conducive conditions include wood-to-soil contact, excessive moisture, debris under/around structures, expansion joints, cracks in slabs and foundations, excessive foliage by structure, firewood by foundation, and more.
Interior conducive conditions include bath traps, shower drains, plumbing penetrations, moisture issues, interior joints, cracks and foundation anomalies, etc.
When recommending treatment options to property owners, PMPs should use conducive conditions to their advantage - apply per label directions to control/prevent termites that may be associated with the conditions. For instance, apply finished dilution where buried wood is associated with the foundation. Also, termite bait system efficacy is improved with proper station placement. Locating stations near conducive conditions allows termites to find and feed upon the bait and transfer active ingredient into the colony faster, so colony elimination is quicker.
So, take advantage!
Authored by:
Dr. Bob Davis
Technical Services Representative, BASF Professional & Specialty Solutions.
Dr. Davis is based out of Blanco, TX. He can be reached at robert.davis@basf.com
