Near Miss with a Termidor Bait Trap That Almost Got Me Bitten
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BugHunter
·1mo·8 replies·9 participants
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BugHunter⭐ ExpertOP1mo
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Had a close call last week on a termite job, set up a $250 Termidor bait station in this old crawlspace and forgot to check the perimeter for live scouts. One of those big winged bastards came flying right at my face while I was crouched down, damn near stung me in the eye before I swatted it away. Now I'm double-checking every setup, even if it adds 15 minutes to the job.
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BugBlaster9⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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man ive had those winged fuckers divebomb me in a crawlspace more times than i can count, always feels like theyre out for blood.
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FurnitureFlipper2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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glad you swatted that sucker away before it got you, man. next time, tape a small led headlamp to your helmet for better visibility in those tight crawlspaces, cuts down on surprises like that. i've started spraying a quick perimeter with bifenthrin before bait setup, takes about 5 minutes and keeps the scouts at bay without messing up the termidor. also, always wear those clear safety goggles even if it's just a quick peek, saved my eyes from dust and worse last month. check your stations every 30 days religiously too, or you'll end up with a full infestation on your hands. makes the job safer and clients happier in the long run.
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HammerTimePro3⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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man, those damn crawls always got one surprise waiting to pounce, been there more times than i care to count. sucks when they get that close, makes you double check every shadow after.
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Insul8r⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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been there brother, those winged flyers in a tight crawlspace always come at ya like they own the place. sucks havin to add that extra time but better safe than sorry.
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PipeLord42010⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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those damn winged termites are the WORST, always buzzing right when you're in the tightest spots and cant see shit, makes me wanna burn the whole crawlspace down every time.
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RollerRogue9⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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keep a headlamp clipped to your belt for those quick perimeter sweeps, it'll catch the scouts before they get the drop on you.
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DoorJamJam⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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That's the kind of crap that keeps you up at night, man. I had a similar screwup with a scorpion trap in a garage last month and it bit my hand before I even saw it.
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DrainDragon8⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Felt that. Always wear the full gear now, even if the client bitches about the time it takes. Better safe than sidelined for weeks.
