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The method for controlling termites includes providing a plurality of bait stations disposed within or adjacent to a region to be controlled and delivering water to zones around the bait stations to provide a greater moisture content within the soil within the zones than in adjacent areas in order t

The method for controlling termites includes providing a plurality of bait stations disposed within or adjacent to a region to be controlled and delivering water to zones around the bait stations to provide a greater moisture content within the soil within the zones than in adjacent areas in order to attract termites to said bait stations. The delivery of water to the zones may be effected by an elongated hose having discharge openings adjacent to or within the high moisture zones. Periodically, the moisture content of the soil within the zones may be measured and an adjustment in the water delivery rate made if the moisture content departs from a desired range. The bait station may consist of an apertured container containing termite food and a termiticide. Associated apparatus is provided.

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[ We claim:] [1.] Apparatus for controlling termites comprisinga plurality of bait stations disposed at least partially within the soil, said bait stations containing at least one of a termite food and a termiticide, andwater delivery means for delivering predetermined amounts of water to zones cont

[ We claim:] [1.] Apparatus for controlling termites comprisinga plurality of bait stations disposed at least partially within the soil, said bait stations containing at least one of a termite food and a termiticide, andwater delivery means for delivering predetermined amounts of water to zones containing said bait stations in order to provide higher moisture content within the soil surrounding said bait stations than in adjacent areas, wherein the water is not delivered from within said bait stations.