Termite damage costs home and business owners approximately 5 billion dollars annually. Though not as sensational as damage from fire or storms, termite damage is much more likely to occur.

In the South, it's not a question of if termites will target a structure; it's a question of when. The southern states, including Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee are the most heavily-termite infested area in the United States. The foundation type doesn't provide protection. Termites will enter through hollow block walls in basements, within support piers in crawl spaces or through cracks or utility entry points in concrete slabs.

Cook's Pest Control has been solving termite problems since 1928. Recently, it is one of the first pest control companies authorized to service the Sentricon Colony Elimination System in the United States.

The Sentricon System is the most effective method for protecting commercial properties from subterranean termites. It eliminates the colony, while being non-disruptive to your business and customers. There's no termiticide odor, no drilling of tile or interior areas, no disruption of the work environment. Plus the Sentricon System projects a quality, professional image to customers and employees.

This System uses a bait for the termites. As termites feed on the bait, it is spread throughout the colony. The bait contains an ingredient that stops the molting process, so that termites can't grow. Eventually the whole colony dies.

After the colony is eliminated a Cook's professional continues to monitor, detecting the presence of any new termite colony that might try to invade the structure.

Although other companies offer the Sentricon Colony Elimination System, it is unlikely they have the length or extent of experience with the System. Cook's:

• was selected by Dow Agrosciences to conduct field research from the beginning
• incorporates service standards above and beyond those called for by the manufacturer or other pest control companies
• establishes in-house Quality Assurance procedures and personnel

The Sentricon system is only as good as the pest control company providing the service. Thousands of home and business owners trust Cook's and Sentricon for their termite protection.

For more information about Sentricon, click on the icon at the top of the page. Your local Cook's professional can also provide information about Sentricon and other termite control services for your business.