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Using Spectracide Terminate Termite Detection & Killing Stakes
toward reducing the risk of termite damage. This booklet includes complete step-by-step
instructions on how to install and inspect your stakes, and information on what to do if you
find termite activity. It also includes other important steps that you should take to reduce
the chance of termite infestation.
Reducing the risk of termites is not a one-time event. It is very important that you monitor
your Spectracide Terminate Termite Detection & Killing Stakes
stakes after twelve (12) months of use.
See "Reducing the Risk of Termites" and "Important Usage Notes" for more information.
Spectracide Terminate Termite Detection & Killing Stakes
protection against termites, and for active infestations, get a professional inspection.
If you have any questions, please visit our website at www.spectracide.com, or call our
Termite Information hotline at 1-888-545-5837. For active infestations, contact a Dow
professional at 1-800-352-6776.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I
Termite Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Types of Termites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Where to Look . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
SECTION II
How to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
Helpful Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TERMITES
It has been suggested that there are only two types of homes: those that have termites and
those that will have termites in the future. Whether you live in the north or south, or have a
new or old home, your home is a target for termites. Termites enter your home through tiny
cracks in the foundation or slab, through utility entry points, or anywhere that soil contacts
wood. If they can't find an easy entrance point near the ground, they will construct mud
tunnels up the side of a structure to access areas above ground. The damage termites
cause may not be as dramatic as a fire or a tornado, but eventually it can threaten the
structural integrity of your house. Their presence is not readily noticed, and damage often is
discovered before the termites are seen.
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