Will Termite Treatment Kill Other Bugs?

Certain types of termite treatments may kill off other bugs or insects in your property. Liquid termiticides and baiting stations use a technology known to be highly effective at controlling pests.

Termite treatments are some of the strongest pest control products, so it’s no wonder that they are just as effective at getting rid of other pests that may be in your home at the time. Some termite treatments, however, are formulated to work against termites and should only be relied upon for such.

Do Termiticides Kill Other Pests?

Termite treatments are typically just formulated for the wood-boring pests, but can occasionally kill many other pests present in the home or above the ground. While different dosages are required for different pests, the termite treatment process is known to kill some of these other bugs:

Bed bugs
Cockroaches
Wood-boring beetles
Pantry pests
Rodents
Spiders

Do Liquid Termiticides or Baiting Stations Kill Bugs?

Liquid termiticides are known for being highly effective in killing other pests. Some of the bugs and insects affected by these termite treatments include beetles, boxelder bugs, centipedes, cockroaches, crickets, earwigs, flies, silverfish, spiders, and many types of ants. Bait stations work to kill carpenter ants, but Sentricon is formulated for termites and should thus work for termites only.

Will Termite Treatments Harm My Pets?

If you are getting professional termite treatment, there’s no need to worry about it being unsafe for your pets. That said, always ensure your pets stay away from bait stations or treated areas for a period of time post-treatment.

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