Abstract
Failures in preventing termite entry in spite of using large volumes of chemicals have stimulated research into more environmentally responsible methods of termite management. This has led to considerable interest in the use of bait technology to suppress and actually eliminate colonies of subterranean termites. Commercial development of termite baiting systems in Australia has proven that bait technology can be used as a stand-alone method for protecting buildings. The degree of future protection provided is at least equal to, and probably better than, that provided by traditional toxic chemical soil barrier systems. Colony elimination rates and ongoing levels of property protection, as measured by lack of further termite damage, are considered to be 100% successful.