The present invention relates generally to polymer devices impregnated
with semiochemical attractants for termites. The materials for delivering
the semiochemicals are preferably cellulose-free. Devices of the subject
invention are placed in soil and provide a slow-release and permeation of
the semiochemicals into the adjacent soil so that termites tunneling in
the vicinity are directed toward the chemical sources. Because the
semiochemicals are impregnated in the polymer, the device also protects
the semiochemicals so that they do not degrade rapidly under field
conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a
durable station housing, preferably with a removable bait, wherein the
body of the station housing itself is impregnated with a semiochemical
attractant.