What is the purpose of baiting systems in termite control?

The purpose of baiting systems in termite control is to eliminate the colony by targeting the queen and worker termites. Baiting systems utilize specially formulated food that contains a slow-acting insecticide. When termites consume this bait, they can then return to their colony and share it with others, ultimately affecting the entire colony. This method is particularly effective because it focuses on the colony's social structure, effectively disrupting its operations and leading to the extermination of the queen and the worker termites essential for the colony's survival.

This approach differs significantly from other methods that may simply attempt to keep termites away or even reinforce wood structures without addressing the source of the infestation. Baiting systems are designed for long-term control, ensuring that the termite problem does not just temporarily vanish but is eradicated at the root level by eliminating the colony itself.