{"id":32817,"date":"2026-09-17T14:42:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T06:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.avalon-services.com.sg\/?p=32817"},"modified":"2026-09-30T19:42:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T11:42:16","slug":"termite-baiting-vs-soil-treatment-which-should-you-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.avalon-services.com.sg\/termite-baiting-vs-soil-treatment-which-should-you-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"Termite Baiting vs Soil Treatment: Which Should You Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Quick Answer<\/div>\n
Termite baiting targets and eliminates the colony. Worker termites feed on bait in treatment stations and carry the active ingredient back to the nest, where it spreads through the colony. Soil treatment works differently. It creates a treated zone in the ground that termites must cross to reach the building. Baiting is often suitable for homes with limited or no soil access, while soil treatment is more suitable for landed properties with a reachable perimeter. In some cases, both methods are used together.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Why the Right Termite Treatment Is Important<\/b><\/h2>\n

You may receive two very different termite treatment quotations. One company may recommend installing bait stations around your property. Another may suggest drilling into the floor and injecting liquid termiticide into the soil beneath it. The prices and treatment times may also differ. But why?<\/span><\/p>\n

The answer depends largely on how termites are entering the property and what the site allows technicians to treat.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Asian subterranean termite is the most common termite species in built-up areas across Singapore and Malaysia. It is responsible for an estimated 80% to 90% of structural damage caused by insects to buildings. A mature colony can contain three to five million termites within five to seven years, while its tunnel network can extend hundreds of metres from the nest. Singapore\u2019s warm climate also allows termites to remain active throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

For most properties, <\/span>termite control<\/span><\/a> comes down to two main approaches: termite baiting and soil treatment. Each works differently and suits different situations.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Termite Baiting Works<\/b><\/h2>\n

Termite baiting uses the termites\u2019 natural feeding and social behaviour to reach the colony.<\/span><\/p>\n

A bait station contains cellulose, which is a food source termites naturally feed on, combined with a slow-acting active ingredient. Worker termites find the bait, consume it, and carry the treated material back to the colony. They then pass it to other termites through feeding and contact. Over time, the active ingredient spreads through the colony and helps eliminate it.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are two main types of termite bait stations:<\/span><\/p>\n