Mason Exterminating FAQs

Most pest control professionals offer one of two termite treatments: bait systems and/or undetectable liquid treatments. These two treatments work very differently, and the level of termite control provided by each can vary significantly. We recommend a Termidor liquid application to all our customers because it starts working immediately. It is the newest technology, and while there are a few undetectable products on the market, the most effective one is Termidor. It gets rid of all the termites in your home in three months or less. If you are looking for pest control in Lees Summit, MO, turn to Mason Exterminating for the most effective solutions. 

One of the major differences between liquid termite control products and bait systems is the time it takes for each treatment to begin working. Before a pest control professional adds insecticide to a bait system, they first must observe sufficient termite activity within one of the 'stations' that are placed in the ground at intervals around a home. It can take years for termites to encounter these stations. In contrast, some newer undetectable liquid treatments work immediately. Applied around a home using accepted, time-tested methods, these insecticides do away with termites once they encounter the treatment. For efficient termite and pest control in Lees Summit, MO, call today!

Bait systems require termites to encounter a station for control, but there is no guarantee that termites will ever come into contact with these stations during normal activity. The effectiveness of liquid treatments differs from one product to the next. Older treatment types act as barriers, repelling termites as they approach a home. However, termites can be as small as a grain of rice and will find breaks in the barrier, rendering these treatments virtually useless. Termidor termite insecticide is the most effective of a group of newer liquid treatments, called "undetectables." Termidor allows termites to forage in a treated area and then unknowingly pass the insecticide on to other termites during normal activity. This ensures that even termites that don't directly come into contact with a treated area will still be wiped out. It is the only treatment using a unique action known as the 'Transfer Effect' and is the only one that consistently wipes out 100% of termites. Mason Exterminating offers the most comprehensive termite and pest control in Lees Summit, MO.

Bait systems rely on termites to find stations, so they may take months to begin working and years to achieve control. Mason Exterminating uses liquid treatments that work significantly faster. In fact, Termidor controls 100% of termites in three months or less, the only termite treatment to boast such efficacy and speed. For quick and total termite and pest control in Lees Summit, MO, call today. 

Termidor is more effective than anything else out there. Termidor has provided the longest control on all tests at the required USDA Forest Service trials at labeled rates, which no other termiticide can claim. It's been used to successfully treat more than one million homes since it hit the market in 2000, and works up to six times faster than conventional bait systems. Since Termidor is undetectable, termites pass through the liquid treatment without even realizing it. Once exposed to Termidor, they show no behavioral differences, which allows a Termidor-exposed termite to unknowingly infect the rest of the colony through both contact and ingestion before dying. Every last termite is wiped out for 100% total control within 90 days. In fact, Termidor is so effective that you don't need much of it to control your termite problem completely. There are only about 8.4 ounces of active ingredient used in 100 gallons of water to treat the average home. For the most cutting-edge pest control in Lees Summit, MO, call today!

The two most used treatment types for post-construction termite control in homes are baits and undetectable liquids. Baits require you to wait for the termites to find the station in the ground before you can even begin controlling them. This can take months to years to happen, and the whole time you're waiting, termites are destroying your house. 

Undetectable liquids are applied around the perimeter of a home to create a protective zone that the termites crawl through. Once a termite contacts or ingests the active ingredient, they pass it on to the rest of the colony. However, there are even differences in how these liquids work. We use Termidor, which eliminates 100% of termites in three months or less. For high-quality pest control in Lees Summit, MO, contact Mason Exterminating. 

Termidor has undergone extensive testing by the Environmental Protection Agency and can only be applied by a certified, licensed professional. The same active ingredient used in Termidor is used in the leading flea and tick treatments for dogs and cats. For safe pest control in Lees Summit, MO, call today!

If you’re inquiring about pest inspection and/or pest control in Lees Summit, MO, chances are you’ve tried to solve the issue yourself. While taking things into your own hands is great in some instances, pest control almost always requires more strategy and attention than you can give it. More often than not, homeowners tend to lack the expertise and time to handle most pest-related situations that are commonly encountered in or around a home or business. If you’d like to nip your pest control problem in the bud right now, call us today.

There are numerous ways that pests can enter a home. Ants, roaches, and even mice can enter through impossibly tiny cracks and crevices as they search for food and shelter. To lessen the chances of pests intruding into your home, be sure to keep any branches, shrubs, piles of firewood, decorative rocks, and any other aspect of landscaping well maintained. For example, if you’ve got a pile of firewood adjacent to your home, be sure to roll around the logs every so often to decrease the chance of pests beginning to form nests in the area or have them raised off the ground. Properly stacking any piles of firewood would also be beneficial and optimal. Spiders, ants, and other pests have been known to use trees, shrubs, and parts of gardens as ladders into homes through windows, cracks in brick siding, etc. Before applying any treatment, Mason Exterminating inspects and pinpoints potential problem areas that may need to be tended to, but it is your job to make sure that these areas get the alteration that they need. For high-quality pest control in Lees Summit, MO, call today.

The strongest products on the market last 60-90 days. After that, they biodegrade and become a part of the natural environment; otherwise, they wouldn’t be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The weather also affects the efficacy of our treatments, but not as much as you’d think. Next time it rains, look at the base of your home. Chances are, it’s still dry. This means the barrier spray is still going strong. For our yard treatment, the granules we use are water activated so the rain is actually beneficial. At times, the products do wear off before we come out next, so this is where a re-service will come in handy. For accountable pest control in Lees Summit, MO, call Mason Exterminating.