Noviflumuron is the active ingredient in the Recruit HD termite bait system (now part of the Sentricon system family). It is a more potent chitin synthesis inhibitor than hexaflumuron, meaning termites need to consume less bait to receive a lethal dose, potentially speeding colony elimination.
Subterranean termites (all species including Formosan and Eastern subterranean termites). Like hexaflumuron, noviflumuron is used exclusively in bait stations for colony elimination.
Recruit HD (Dow/Corteva), now integrated into the Sentricon Always Active system. Professional installation only. Recruit AG also used in agricultural settings for termite management.
Extremely low mammalian toxicity - same safety profile as hexaflumuron. No chitin in mammals means no biological target. Safe around children, pets, and wildlife. Minimal environmental footprint.
Evolution of termite baiting: Noviflumuron represents the second generation of Corteva termite bait technology. The higher potency means colonies may be eliminated faster than with hexaflumuron-based systems, though both are effective.
How it compares: In side-by-side field trials, noviflumuron achieved colony elimination in 60-90 days on average, compared to 90-180 days for hexaflumuron. Both ultimately achieve the same result - complete colony death.
Integration with monitoring: Modern Sentricon Always Active stations come pre-loaded with bait rather than requiring a separate monitoring and baiting phase. This means protection begins immediately upon installation rather than waiting for termites to discover empty monitoring stations first.