Optional Items

8.   Standard hand trowel
9. 2 gallons of non-chlorinated water 

 Installation Procedures

 Please refer to the HomeGuard™ Monitoring System label directions for product use.

A certified termite prevention employee with a current state identification card is mandatory.

Gloves are required to keep human smell off bait matrix when handling.

 
Step 1: Plan system placement. Place stations in desired spots around the perimeter of the house. The stations must sit 2-3 feet away from exterior perimeter wall and/or appendages such as patios, sidewalk, pools, etc. AND each station should sit approximately 10-20 feet apart. Remember to keep stations accessible for future visits. We recommend starting by garage and traveling around the home ending at the other side of the garage.

 Step 2: Drilling the station’s hole. Attach Auger drill bit to cordless drill and check. Proper installation requires pest professional to drill a minimum of a 4-inch deep hole to a maximum of an 6-inch deep hole. If over drilling occurs, then refill with dirt to the desired level without firmly packing the dirt at the base. Ensure that all debris such as leaves; chips, branches or roots are removed from hole.

 Step 3: Inserting the HomeGuard™ MonitoringStation. The HomeGuard™ Moitoring Station is a self-enclosed single process station. The stations come pre-assembled, requiring the operator only a few steps for proper installation. At this point 2 to 3 ounces of non-chlorinated water may be added to the base of the borehole to lower temperature. Place the open end of the station (further known as “bottom”) inside the properly drilled hole. Ensure that the station is level and that the top of the station rests above the ground. The top of the station should come above the ground while the rest of the station is buried underground. The excess dirt extracted from drilling can be used to refill any air gaps around the outside circumference of the station. Repack tightly in order to prevent wash out and maintain the stability of the station.

Step 4: Expedite lower temperature. Station top should now be removed. Pour 2 to 3 ounces of non-chlorinated water into the top of the station, covering the entire horizontal surface, if possible, to expedite lowering the temperature. Then replace cap firmly on station.

 Step 5: Install remaining stations. Repeat steps 2-4 when installing remaining stations remembering to stay within the 2-3 foot easement from the exterior structures and 10-20 feet apart from each station. Continuing labeling each station in sequential order.

Scheduling of Inspections

If termite activity is known to be present in the structure at the time stations are initially installed, inspect all stations approximately 30, 60 and 90 days after the date of completion of initial station installation.

if no termite activity is known to be present in the structure at the time stations are initially installed, inspect all stations approximately for the first time within approximately 90 days after the date of completion of initial station installation. Routine monitoring should be preformed approximately every 90 days, as long as no termite activity is detected.

 
Procedure for Checking Stations

 The HomeGuard™ Monitoring System was designed to allow a trained professional to check the station without effecting or disturbing termite activity within the station.

 1.   Begin check at Station #1.

2.   Look through the semi-transparent top to determine if termite activity has occurred. Signs of activity include the following:
·    Station’s interior matrix has sunken inside the cylinder.
·    Station’s top cap shows signs of dirt or mud build up inside the station.
·    Live termites are viewed inside the station.
·    Attractant matrix inside of station appears to tilt or lean to one side.

 If these signs occur it is mandatory to remove the top lid of the station and check for activity by closer inspection.

 If there is NO activity viewed in the station :

Visually check for matrix integrity.

If matrix needs to be replaced due to damage or erosion, do so. 

Replacing Bait Matrix

HomeGuard™ Truth Termite Bait replacement cartridges are pre-manufactured and are installed as follows:

First, wearing gloves, remove the top lid of bait station. Recheck to confirm there is no termite activity. If no activity is occurring, then remove the bait matrix by grabbing top and pulling upward. Take refill cartridge and place back inside station. At this time operator may choose to hasten temperature loss by adding 2-3 ounces of distilled water in bait matrix as previously described in “Installation Procedure” section in manual.

When activity is found in the station:

 Important Note: HomeGuard™ Truth Termite Bait replacement cartridge will only be applied when 2 or more stations are found active with termites at a given location. After activity is found in a station, the operator must determine the EXTENT of the termite activity level. If the station is only receiving “light” termite activity, meaning only the bottom quarter inch of the bait matrix is being activated, then leave the station alone, and recheck at the next visit. Note in paperwork that light feeding has occurred.

If termite activity is heavier, a HomeGuard™ Truth Termite Bait replacement cartridge may be installed when 2 or more stations are found active .Refer to the HomeGuard™ Truth Termite Bait replacement cartridge's label for proper use.

HomeGuard Distributors Inc.
12597 Ulmerton Rd.
Largo, Fl. 33774

 EPA EST. NO. 75313 - FL- 001