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15-Count Spectracide Terminate Termite Detection & Killing Stakes

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Amazon has 15-Count Spectracide Terminate Termite Detection & Killing Stakes on sale for $47.57. Shipping is free. Thanks to Community Member ekguru for finding this deal.

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  • Pop-up indicators detect termite activity, and the stakes kill foraging termites
  • Installs IN minutes: place stakes in the ground 2 to 3 feet away from your home and no more than 10 feet apart
  • Pop-up indicator: check the stakes for termite activity when the pop-up indicator is seen

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Amazon has 15-Count Spectracide Terminate Termite Detection & Killing Stakes on sale for $47.57. Shipping is free. Thanks to Community Member ekguru for finding this deal.

Product Info:
  • Pop-up indicators detect termite activity, and the stakes kill foraging termites
  • Installs IN minutes: place stakes in the ground 2 to 3 feet away from your home and no more than 10 feet apart
  • Pop-up indicator: check the stakes for termite activity when the pop-up indicator is seen

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  • About the deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $8.40 less (15% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $55.97 at the time of this posting.
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01grander
It's probably better than nothing but I use these:

https://www.domyown.com/advance-t...-1331.html

You can also buy pretty much all the professional insecticides AND herbicides. Great website but more, because it's meant to be the professional version.

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Firebird2k6
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As someone who is dealing with (non-subterranean) termites - even though I had stakes - can't stress enough to have as many defenses in place as possible.
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KnightStar
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Quote from Firebird2k6 :
As someone who is dealing with (non-subterranean) termites - even though I had stakes - can't stress enough to have as many defenses in place as possible.
Won't these only work for subterranean types since in goes in ground?
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01grander
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank 01grander

It's probably better than nothing but I use these:

https://www.domyown.com/advance-t...-1331.html

You can also buy pretty much all the professional insecticides AND herbicides. Great website but more, because it's meant to be the professional version.
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Quote from 01grander :
It's probably better than nothing but I use these:https://www.domyown.com/advance-t...-1331.htmlYou can also buy pretty much all the professional insecticides AND herbicides. Great website but more, because it's meant to be the professional version.
This is the way. DoMyOwn has all the professional grade stuff, not the bs they sell in HD/Lowes
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Quote from 01grander :
It's probably better than nothing but I use these:

https://www.domyown.com/advance-t...-1331.html

You can also buy pretty much all the professional insecticides AND herbicides. Great website but more, because it's meant to be the professional version.

I'm a licensed private applicator* in my state for restricted label stuff like this*. That is, my state has in addition to commercial applicators, a course one can take to become a private applicator; if you produce agricultural commodities in any form.
Last edited by luckygecko March 30, 2025 at 08:15 AM.
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ryanistheryan
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Quote from 01grander :
It's probably better than nothing but I use these:

https://www.domyown.com/advance-t...-1331.html

You can also buy pretty much all the professional insecticides AND herbicides. Great website but more, because it's meant to be the professional version.

This kit seems more expensive than the annual termite guy coming out, or pretty similar. I'd expect DIY to be a bit cheaper…
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maverickneo
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Quote from luckygecko :
I'm a licensed private application in my state. That is, my state has in addition to commercial applicators, a course one can take to become a private applicator; if you produce agricultural commodities in any form.
Not sure what you are trying to say here? Typos ?

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luckygecko
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Quote from maverickneo :
Not sure what you are trying to say here? Typos ?

I'm a licensed private pesticides applicator in my state. That is, my state has, in addition to commercial applicators, a course one can take to become a private applicator if you produce agricultural commodities in any form. This makes it legal to use restricted-label pesticides.
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Pulvarize63
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Quote from ryanistheryan :
This kit seems more expensive than the annual termite guy coming out, or pretty similar. I'd expect DIY to be a bit cheaper…
The termite bait stations should be used as a monitoring tool- where you check them every 6 months to see if there is termite activity in the vicinity of the home and take steps to stop termites from getting closer to you home. They won't help as much with reducing termite destruction if there is already an infestation around. You also don't need the full kit after the first install, just the replacement bait boxes-
https://www.domyown.com/trelona-c...17220.html


For long term treatment, termidor is the best option. It requires creating a trench along the perimeter of your home and pouring the diluted solution so that it is absorbed along the periphery. It requires reapplication once every 6-8 years.
https://www.domyown.com/termidor-sc-p-184.html
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nixadm
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Don't buy this Spectracide product, its a waste of money in my opinion. The card board inside can get wet and pop up the indicator.

I use the advance bait stations with the Trelona Compressed Termite Bait. I also trench with termidor SC around the house every 5 years or so.

https://www.domyown.com/advance-t...p-146.html
https://www.domyown.com/trelona-c...17220.html
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Guy767
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I think spraying the perimeter of your home with Taurus SC [diypestcontrol.com] might work better than Spectracide. From personal experience, I know it worked amazingly well for ants when I moved into my home 8 years ago, which was infested with them. Nothing over-the-counter or retail worked for me besides Taurus SC.

I posted a more detailed explanation about this around two months ago. I can't recommend Taurus SC enough—it literally made my home livable and comfortable by eliminating the monstrous ant infestation I had. The scourge was probably caused by the home being vacant for a few years, along with an apple tree planted less than 15 feet from the house.
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Juganhut
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These are a borderline scam. They do nothing but give a false sense of protection. Termites can (and will) pass right by these, may or may not even consume the cardboard. That cardboard and spring often pop because of normal wear/moisture. Do research before waiting money on these. Better off getting your home sprayed.
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TexusSooner
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I watched an old retired termite guy talk about treatment options and how basically the pro industry is scare tactics, and he said using this every year is the best low-effort option: https://www.amazon.com/BIOADVANCE...B000RUIJYM since they're granules that are watered into the soil
Last edited by TexusSooner March 30, 2025 at 09:16 AM.
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rodo58
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I installed these last year. within a few weeks the orange "indicators" started poping up all over the place. upon inspection, there was zero evidence of termites or anything else eating the bait, the bait was untouched.

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BaudLord
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Another issue I've been told about perimeter stakes is that they attract termites towards the house. I can see the argument both ways - they caught termites that were already targeting to the house VS they attracted them to the stakes.

These jokers can live 20ft deep in the ground. I'd say keeping rotted wood, stumps, debris, overall moistness away from the house and seasonal inspection is good. I also perimeter spray termidor for ant control. Maybe it saturates enough among the foundation as well.

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