Trelona^® ATBS Annual Bait Stations in Phoenix

At Arizona Termite Specialists, termite control is all we do. Founders Jeremy Youngquist and Brad Deuser built this company around a single focus, and Jeremy’s 20 years of field experience includes direct collaboration with BASF on termite treatment methods. That product-level knowledge shapes how we approach every Trelona ATBS installation we complete across the Phoenix area. Every licensed professional on our team is trained exclusively in termite inspection and treatment, not split between termites and a dozen other pests.

Phoenix’s warm desert climate keeps subterranean termites active year-round, with pressure peaking during monsoon season from mid-June through September. That persistent activity makes proactive protection more effective than waiting for visible damage to appear. Trelona ATBS Annual Bait Stations intercept foraging termites at the soil level before they reach your structure, targeting colonies at the source. We back every installation with a satisfaction guarantee and offer free estimates along with same-day emergency service when termite issues can’t wait.

Call (602) 900-9799 to ask about Trelona Annual Bait Station installation in Phoenix. You can also reach us through our online contact form.

How Long Does It Take to Eliminate a Termite Colony?

Once bait stations are professionally installed, they begin affecting the colony as soon as termites start feeding. The timeline depends primarily on season and how much bait the colony incorporates.

During warmer months, higher termite metabolism and increased foraging activity accelerate bait uptake, and colony activity can typically decline within 60 to 90 days after termites begin feeding. Because Phoenix termites remain active for most of the year, this faster timeline applies across a longer window here than in cooler climates.

In the cooler season, reduced metabolism slows foraging and bait distribution throughout the colony, and progress during these months typically ranges from 90 to 180 days. Either way, the process begins from the moment termites first contact the station.

How Trelona ATBS Annual Bait Stations Work

Trelona ATBS stations are installed in the soil around your property perimeter, placing them directly in the path of termites during their natural foraging behavior. The stations come pre-loaded with active bait at installation, so there’s no separate monitoring phase before protection begins.

When foraging termites locate a station, they feed on the bait and return to the colony, leaving a pheromone trail that recruits additional termites back to the source. Worker termites then share the bait with other colony members through trophallaxis, the direct food exchange that characterizes termite social behavior, spreading the active ingredient to soldiers and reproductives who never forage directly.

The active ingredient is Novaluron, a chitin synthesis inhibitor that disrupts the termite molting process. Immature termites can’t develop a functional exoskeleton after exposure and die before reaching adulthood. Because the bait moves through the entire colony before effects become visible, the result is colony-wide control rather than surface-level suppression.

Trelona ATBS stations feature larger dimensions and unique vertical slots that allow termites to locate and enter them quickly. Each station holds two bait cartridges, providing enough active ingredient to address multiple colonies around a single property. In BASF’s EPA-submitted data, 50 homes with active infestations were treated with Trelona ATBS Annual; none showed termite activity on the structure at the 12-month inspection.

Residential & Commercial Trelona Installation in Phoenix

We install Trelona ATBS Annual Bait Stations for both homeowners and commercial property managers throughout the Phoenix area. The product is labeled for a wide range of structure types, including churches, office buildings, warehouses, manufacturing sites, and schools. If a structure is susceptible to termite damage, Trelona ATBS is designed for its protection.

Why Trelona ATBS Is the Right Choice for Phoenix Homes

Four qualities make Trelona ATBS well-suited to Phoenix’s termite environment. Paired with our termite-only focus and satisfaction guarantee, they add up to a protection program that starts working from day one.

The benefits that distinguish Trelona ATBS Annual Bait Stations:

• Fast discovery: The station’s larger profile and vertical slot design mean termites locate it faster than smaller competitor stations. A university study found termites discovered ATBS stations more quickly than Sentricon stations. Earlier contact means earlier colony impact.
• Fast consumption: The bait is more palatable to termites than natural wood sources. Once termites find the station, they feed on it preferentially, accelerating the spread of Novaluron through the colony.
• Fast colony elimination: Faster discovery and faster consumption compound. As workers distribute bait through trophallaxis, the active ingredient reaches reproductives and soldiers that never leave the nest, helping disrupt the colony from within.
• Minimal disruption: Installation requires no trenching or drilling into your landscaping. Stations sit flush with the soil, and after the initial visit, only an annual inspection is required. Stations remain in place after colony activity is addressed, continuing to intercept new colonies before they reach the structure.

Novaluron targets termite biology specifically and has low toxicity to humans and pets, with bait enclosed within tamper-resistant stations below the soil surface. For properties where conditions warrant a layered approach, we can pair Trelona ATBS with liquid termiticide treatments using Termidor or Fuse, both containing Fipronil, to address active infestations from multiple angles.

Get a Free Estimate on Trelona Bait Station Installation

If you’re ready to protect your Phoenix home with a termite baiting system backed by termite-only professionals, contact us for a free, no-obligation estimate and we can walk you through exactly what Trelona ATBS installation involves for your specific property.

Our satisfaction guarantee backs every service we provide, and same-day emergency service is available when termite issues can’t wait. Call Arizona Termite Specialists today at (602) 900-9799 to schedule your free inspection and estimate.