In a city celebrated for its tropical calm and understated indulgence, danger did not arrive with noise or warning. It crept instead along the edge of a hardwood floor, leaving behind only a whisper of fine sand. At a high-end resort hotel on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, where tranquillity is curated as carefully as the guest experience itself, the first sign of trouble was so subtle it might easily have been dismissed. During a routine room inspection, a housekeeping supervisor noticed faint, dust-like trails at the edge of a polished timber floor. When the area was gently tapped, the sound that answered back was hollow — an echo no luxury hotel ever wants to hear.
Management initially suspected moisture damage, a familiar issue in Vietnam’s humid climate. Yet caution prevailed. An in-house carpenter carefully lifted a small section of decorative timber. What lay beneath instantly changed the mood. The wood had been eaten from the inside out, transformed into fragile tunnels. Within them moved pale, soft-bodied termites — Coptotermes, the most destructive subterranean termite species in Southeast Asia. The discovery posed an immediate and serious threat. This was not merely a maintenance concern; it was a direct challenge to the resort’s promise of serenity, perfection and safety. Any visible intervention, any closure of rooms, any chemical odour or structural disruption could ripple through guest confidence and brand reputation.
The decision was made swiftly and discreetly. That same day, the resort contacted a local professional pest control firm, Saigon Green Shield Pest Control. Upon arrival, the technicians carried out a full investigation using visual assessment and acoustic detection equipment, confirming an active Coptotermes infestation and identifying three primary activity zones spanning two guest rooms and a nearby leisure area. Traditional fumigation was immediately ruled out. Such methods would have required guest evacuation, risked damage to timber structures and drawn unwanted attention. Instead, the team opted for a monitored baiting strategy designed to eliminate the colony silently, from within.
At the heart of the strategy was Pestman Termite Bait, formulated with hexaflumuron, a slow-acting insect growth regulator that termites willingly consume and share throughout the colony. In total, six packs of Pestman Termite Bait, each containing 50 grams, were deployed with precision. Two packs were installed beneath the hardwood flooring of the initially affected guest room, one positioned at the inner corner near the balcony door where mud traces were first observed, and another behind the headboard wall where internal hollowing was detected. A third pack was placed behind the skirting inside the adjoining room’s wardrobe cavity, an area sharing the same timber structure. A fourth was positioned beneath the structural beam connecting the two rooms via the corridor. The remaining two packs were discreetly installed in the outdoor leisure zone — one beneath a timber poolside deck adjacent to sun loungers, and another behind the wooden cladding near the pool bar’s drainage point, a known moisture-prone location.
According to Saigon Green Shield, under normal circumstances a single Coptotermes colony in Vietnam can be eliminated using just one to three packs of Pestman Termite Bait. However, the resort’s priority was speed. With occupancy levels to protect and reputational risk at stake, the firm deliberately doubled the dosage to accelerate the spread of the active ingredient throughout the colony. The greater quantity ensured faster transfer among worker termites and more rapid suppression of feeding behaviour. Crucially, once termites began consuming the Pestman bait, they ceased attacking surrounding timber almost immediately, effectively halting further damage even before the colony collapse was complete.
The process unfolded quietly. Weekly inspections revealed heavy bait consumption during the initial phase. By the second week, visible termite activity had noticeably declined. By the fourth week, the main mud tubes and internal foraging routes showed little to no movement. Between weeks six and eight, all monitoring points were inactive. No live termites were detected, and the colony was officially declared eradicated. Throughout the entire operation, guests remained unaware. No rooms were closed, no odours lingered, and no structural elements were disturbed beyond the original inspection point.
Two months of post-treatment monitoring followed. No new termite activity was recorded anywhere on the property. The resort’s timber structures were preserved intact, requiring only minimal cosmetic repair to the initially affected area. Reflecting on the experience, the resort’s general manager later remarked, “We hardly noticed it was there, yet it quietly saved our resort. There was no dust, no smell, and our guests never knew a thing.”
From a business perspective, the outcome was equally compelling. Compared with conventional treatment methods, total costs were reduced by approximately 40 percent, while the resort avoided the potentially devastating losses associated with room closures and reputational damage. More importantly, the hotel’s carefully cultivated image of effortless luxury remained untouched.
In Ho Chi Minh City, where appearances matter and silence is often the truest measure of success, this invisible victory proved one thing beyond doubt: when termites invade quietly, Pestman Termite Bait can eliminate them just as quietly — and far more effectively.
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Indoor Termite Treatment Methods
We Recommend Pestman Termite Bait for indoor termite control
No Need for Detection Devices: The bait itself is a monitoring tool.
Pestman Hexaflumuron Termite Bait can effectively control and eliminate termites, particularly in wooden structures, by attracting termites to feed on the bait. Pestman Termite Bait is formulated with 10% hexaflumuron, lignocellulose, pheromones and other attractants, which disrupts the termites’ molting process. Once consumed, the bait carries the slow-acting toxic substance that is shared with the entire termite colony, ultimately resulting in the destruction of the entire colony. This method relies on the termites’ natural behavior to spread the poison throughout their social structure, leading to colony-wide elimination. Once termites begin feeding on the bait, they stop feeding on the wood in the building.
Key Components:
Hexaflumuron:
What It Is: Hexaflumuron is a chemical compound primarily used as an insecticide, especially in the control of termites.
Why It’s Important: It works by inhibiting chitin synthesis. Chitin is essential for the termite exoskeleton, and termites need to synthesize it during growth and molting. Hexaflumuron interferes with this process, disrupting termite growth and development, and ultimately leading to their death.
Cellulose (Wood-Based Material):
What It Is: Cellulose is the primary food source for termites, derived from wood or plant materials.
Why It’s Important: Termites are naturally attracted to cellulose, making it the perfect base for bait. It ensures that termites will feed on the bait and carry it back to the colony.
Tracking Pheromones:
What It Is: Tracking pheromones mimic the natural trails termites use to navigate.
Why It’s Important: Tracking pheromones guide termites to the bait station, increasing the likelihood that the bait will be found and eaten.
Aggregation Pheromones:
What It Is: Aggregation pheromones signal to other termites that a food source has been found.
Why It’s Important: They encourage more termites to gather at the bait station, ensuring a higher intake of the bait and faster colony elimination.
Advantages:
– Powerful Killing Effect: Eliminates the queen and the entire colony.
– Flexible Application: Can be used directly or with in-ground and above-ground bait stations.
– Reduced Chemical Exposure: Safe for humans, pets, and the environment. Unlike traditional methods that involve spraying chemicals across a large area, termite bait is healthier for customers.
– Effective Against All Termites: Works on Coptotermes, Reticulitermes, Odontotermes, Macrotermes, and more.
– Versatility for Different Structures: Suitable for various types of buildings, including residential homes, commercial properties, and structures with wooden components.
True professionalism lies not in the number of tools you have but in understanding the behavior of termites—and precisely placed bait is your best tool.
Value for pest control companies:
– Long-Term Protection: Provide long-term protection by eliminating entire colonies, thereby preventing future infestations from the same colony.
– Customer Satisfaction: The effectiveness and safety of baiting systems can lead to higher customer satisfaction and trust.
– Cost Savings: Highly concentrated, requiring only 50g-150g to effectively eliminate a termite colony, making it a cost-efficient solution.
– No Special Skills Required: Simple enough for junior staff to handle installation and observe the results of colony elimination.
– Non-Invasive: Unlike traditional liquid treatments, termite bait are less invasive and do not require extensive drilling or excavation, preserving the structural integrity of the treated properties.
– Differentiation: Offering advanced baiting technology can differentiate a pest control company from competitors, showcasing their commitment to using the latest and most effective methods.
– Enhanced Reputation: Adopting Pestman termite bait shows pest control companies’ commitment to environmentally responsible practices, ensuring regulatory compliance and appealing to eco-conscious consumers.
Why Choose Pestman?
As a pest control company, you need to provide clients with efficient, safe, and reliable termite control solutions. By choosing Pestman, you will gain access to industry-leading termite control products like Pestman Termite Bait, which uses advanced formulations to precisely attract and eliminate termites, ensuring long-term protection. Pestman also offers comprehensive technical support and training to help you enhance service quality and build client trust. We provide logistics support for the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and other regions, with door-to-door delivery. Contact us today, and let’s cooperate to help more clients effectively solve their termite problems!
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