Termite Awareness Week is the perfect opportunity for pest control professionals to educate homeowners on the hidden dangers of termites and the importance of proactive prevention.
Each year, termites cause billions of dollars in structural damage, often going unnoticed until costly repairs are needed. As a trusted partner for pest control companies, INZECTO is dedicated to providing innovative, eco-friendly solutions 🍃that help protect homes before infestations take hold.
This year, we’re spotlighting HydroTrail™—a groundbreaking, non-toxic solution that enhances termite station effectiveness by guiding termites toward treatment zones more efficiently.
By integrating HydroTrail™ into your services, you can offer homeowners a smarter, more proactive approach to termite control.
What is 2-Phenoxyethanol (2PE) and How Will it Change the Way Professionals Treat for Termites?
2PE is an aromatic ether commonly used as a preservative, solvent, and insect attractant. In termite control, it mimics the natural trail pheromones 〰️ that worker termites produce to guide their nestmates to food sources. By simulating this chemical signal, 2PE can alter termite behavior to improve interaction with termite stations and toward treatment zones.
Below: 2PE in Action with Termites Trailing Blue Ink.
2PE is used in a wide variety of Consumer Products
Some common products and medicines that contain 2PE include:
- Haircare – Shampoos, conditioners, and styling products
- Makeup – Foundations, mascaras, eyeliners, and lipsticks
- Baby Products – Baby wipes, lotions, and shampoos
- Cleansers – Face washes, micellar water, and makeup removers
- Topical Medications – Creams, ointments, and gels
- Vaccines & Injectable Drugs – Used as a stabilizer in some formulations
- Antiseptics & Disinfectants – Wound cleansers, medical-grade sanitizers
Understanding 2-Phenoxyethanol (2PE) and Its Role in Termite Control
2-Phenoxyethanol (2PE) is a versatile chemical compound with applications in pest control, particularly in the management of termite populations. When used in products like HydroTrail™, 2PE acts as an artificial trail pheromone, effectively directing termites toward termite stations and treatment zones to enhance interception and control.
How 2PE Works in Termite Control
How 2PE Works in Termite Control
When applied to soil using🌊 HydroTrail™, 2PE creates an imitation trail that termites follow. The compound is only detectable by termites within 4 to 6 inches, ensuring precise and controlled influence. This helps direct foraging termites away from a structure and toward strategically placed termite stations.
The dual action of 2PE includes both pheromone mimicry and creating a moist environment that further attracts moisture-seeking termites.
Safety and Environmental Impact 🌎
2PE is considered safe for use around homes and gardens, with minimal environmental impact. It does not contain insecticides, making it a non-toxic option for enhancing termite management strategies without posing significant risks to humans, pets, or beneficial insects.
A New Standard in Termite Management 🏆
Incorporating 2PE into termite control products like HydroTrail™ offers an innovative and effective approach to managing termite populations. By leveraging natural termite behaviors and communication methods, pest control professionals can enhance the efficiency of termite stations or treatment zones and provide better protection for structures.
Top 10 Benefits Pest Control Professionals Need to Know about HydroTrail™
Top 10 Benefits Pest Control Professionals Need to Know about HydroTrail™
1. HydroTrail™ Guides Termites to Stations
One of the biggest challenges in termite ing is ensuring termites actually find the stations. HydroTrail™ solves this problem by leveraging their natural foraging behavior, leading them directly to stations or treatment zones and increasing the effectiveness of your treatment strategy.
2. HydroTrail™ Is NOT an Insecticide
Unlike termiticides or chemical soil treatments, HydroTrail™ creates an artificial moisture gradient that termites naturally follow, enhancing their contact with treated soil. Biodegradable & Eco-Friendly HydroTrail™ is non-toxic, biodegradable, and environmentally safe, making it a sustainable choice for professional termite control.
3. Long Lasting and Makes Structural Protection Better
Traditional stations alone rely on chance encounters with foraging termites. By improving station discovery, HydroTrail™ strengthens overall structural protection by ensuring termites interact with the sooner, leading to faster colony elimination. Once applied, HydroTrail™ remains effective for at least Three Months, ensuring consistent termite attraction to stations.
4. Applied to the Soil Surface to Connect Stations
Applied directly to the soil, the HydroTrail penetrates deep in the soil to the depth where foraging termites tunnel, creating a continuous path between stations. This eliminates gaps in coverage, it eliminates the risk termites might tunnel between stations, and provides a direct route for termites toward stations and treatment zones, optimizing structure protection.
5. No Digging Required
Unlike traditional termiticide treatments that require extensive trenching, HydroTrail™ is applied to the surface. This simplifies application and reduces labor time while still improving termite interception rates.
6. Uses a Biodegradable Solvent Found in Pen Ink That Termites Follow
7. Can Be Applied with a Backpack or Wheeled Sprayer
HydroTrail™ is designed for easy application. Pest control professionals can apply it using a standard backpack sprayer or a wheeled sprayer, making it quick and efficient to deploy in both residential and commercial settings.
HydroTrail™ is designed for easy application.
8. Requires NO PPE Once Diluted
Worker safety is a top priority, and HydroTrail™ offers a significant advantage by requiring no personal protective equipment (PPE) once diluted. This makes it safer and more convenient for technicians to handle and apply.
9. Comes in 1-Liter Bottles That Can Treat 3-4 Average-Size Homes
A single liter of HydroTrail™ provides enough coverage for multiple homes, making it a cost-effective and efficient solution for pest control companies. This high treatment capacity ensures professionals can maximize their resources while delivering superior results.
10. First New Termite Management Technology in 30 Years
For decades, termite management has remained largely unchanged—until now. HydroTrail™ represents the first major innovation in termite control in over 30 years, giving pest control professionals a powerful new tool to enhance their existing treatment strategies.
Watch our Recent Webinar Featuring HydroTrail™
In case you missed it, watch the Full Webinar presented by Dr. Phil Koehler to Learn More.
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