Questions and Answers for Spectracide Terminate Termite Killing Replacement Stakes (5-Count)

A:  Hi JoeM,thank you for the inquiry regarding our Spectracide Terminate Termite Detection and Killing Stakes. You do not want to apply the stakes near fruit trees. You should place the stakes 2 to 3 ft away from the foundation and no more than 10 ft apart. The satisfaction of our consumers is very important to us. Please contact us at 1-800-917-5438 or email us at youropinioncounts@spectrumbrands.com so that we may better assist you. When contacting us back please refer to case number 1880494.

A:  Good morning, When one of the spikes came out, those orange spikes, I did call an exterminator for termites. I told them about the Spectracide termite killer and I was told that the orange spikes comes out because there are bugs underneath the soil that eats the Spectracide. It does not necessarily mean that I have a terminate. The exterminator went around the house and check for any signs of terminates. Luckily, I don't. I still use the Spectracide as a precaution and bug killer during summer months, mostly.

A:  Hi Bevy, thank you for providing your feedback regarding our Spectracide Terminate Termite Killing Replacement Stakes. The satisfaction of our consumers is very important to us. Please contact us at 1-800-917-5438 or email us at youropinioncounts@spectrumbrands.com so that we may better assist you. When contacting us back please refer to case number 1879297.

A:  No reason why they should not work in that application

A:  Yes they will. I use them at my home all the time

A:  We use the cartridges around our house. When termites eat the bait material in the cartridge, a popup alerts you visually that termites are evident and have eaten the bait.

A:  Hi Termite, thank you for the inquiry regarding our Spectracide Terminate Termite Detection and Killing Stakes.You do not want to apply the stakes near the pools. A lot of rain or moisture in the area will make the tabs pop up. The satisfaction of our consumers is very important to us. Please contact us at 1-800-917-5438 or email us at youropinioncounts@spectrumbrands.com so that we may better assist you. When contacting us back please refer to case number 1874730.

A:  I doubt it. They are imbedded in the ground, not on top of the ground. They go in about 10 inches or so and usually show most of the action at about 5 or 6 inches,

A:  Hi Denise, thank you for providing your feedback regarding our Spectracide Terminate Termite Detection and Killing Stakes. We're sorry to hear that the product didn't provide the expected results. The satisfaction of our consumers is very important to us. Please contact us at 1-800-917-5438 or email us at youropinioncounts@spectrumbrands.com so that we may better assist you. When contacting us back please refer to case number 1865816.

A:  I don’t think so.  Read the box and see for yourself.  This is a do it yourself and so it depends on how devoted you are to protect your house from termites.

A:  I have them near various plants and shrubs in the natural areas around my house and have not noticed any problems with the plantings. Everything growing just fine!

A:  Hi elton, thank you for the inquiry regarding our Spectracide Terminate Termite Killing Replacement Stakes, Yes it safe to use around the plants. The satisfaction of our consumers is very important to us. Please contact us at 1-800-917-5438 or email us at youropinioncounts@spectrumbrands.com so that we may better assist you. When contacting us back please refer to case number 1863817.

A:  I think you should ask the manufacturer about this. I've used this for a couple of years around my foundation and I've noticed a decline in termites, and other pests, but I just can't speak to this.

A:  Hi Eric, thank you for the inquiry regarding our Spectracide Terminate Termite Detection and Killing Stakes. We would not recommend to use the stakes around the pool. If you already have termites thenwe suggest to call a professional. Spectracide Terminate products are not recommended as sole protection against termites, and for active infestations, get a professional inspection. The satisfaction of our consumers is very important to us. Please contact us at 1-800-917-5438 or email us at youropinioncounts@spectrumbrands.com so that we may better assist you. When contacting us back please refer to case number 1849634.

A:  You need to be careful if your pets like to dig.  The bait stakes can be toxic to animals so I would cordon off the area where these are placed in the ground.  A small fence and keeping a close eye on the affected area should do it.  

A:  We didn’t have any problems with our animals. They go into the ground. I didn’t think they worked, but then it turns out we had cuckoo bees, which I had never heard of before. 

A:  Hi pamela, thank you for the inquiry regarding our Spectracide Terminate Termite Detection and Killing Stakes. As long as the dog or cats do not dig up the stake and eat the baits. The satisfaction of our consumers is very important to us. Please contact us at 1-800-917-5438 or email us at youropinioncounts@spectrumbrands.com so that we may better assist you. When contacting us back please refer to case number 1844006.

A:  The chemical is underground in a plastic tube. The pets will not have direct exposure to the chemical… unless they dig it up and chew on it. 

A:  Hi Kathy, thank you for the inquiry regarding our Spectracide Terminate Termite Detection and Killing Stakes (15-Count). The stakes will kill the ones that eat the bait in the stakes within 24 hours and the stakes are for detecting if you have termites. Spectracide Terminate products are not recommended as sole protection against termites, and for active infestations, get a professional inspection. The satisfaction of our consumers is very important to us. Please contact us at 1-800-917-5438 or email us at youropinioncounts@spectrumbrands.com so that we may better assist you. When contacting us back please refer to case number 1842313.

A:  continue with the process and as the bait is eaten, put another, you may add another stake near that area, I am satisfied with this product and have recommended to many times

A:  Hi crash, thank you for the inquiry regarding our Spectracide Terminate Termite Detection and Killing Stakes. As long as you place the stakes at least3 feet from the house and no more than 10 feet apart from each stake. The satisfaction of our consumers is very important to us. Please contact us at 1-800-917-5438 or email us at youropinioncounts@spectrumbrands.com so that we may better assist you. When contacting us back please refer to case number 1841290.

A:  You should be ok the termite stakes contain the poison unless you put them under water.  Then I am not sure the results. The termites eat the contents of the stakes and the orange part comes up to tell you to replace the stake. As long as you place them correctly you shouldn’t have a problem. 

A:  Hi Kenm, thank you for the inquiry regarding our Spectracide Terminate Termite Detection and Killing Stakes. As long as the stakes are at least 5 feet from the well it will be safe. The satisfaction of our consumers is very important to us. Please contact us at 1-800-917-5438 or email us at youropinioncounts@spectrumbrands.com so that we may better assist you. When contacting us back please refer to case number 1840469.

A:  I have used this product for many years, had to put in new well and health department said my water was fine and everything was ok.  You could have your water tested just to make sure hope this helped