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Vegetable Planting Near Termite Bait Stations: Safe with Precautions

Termite bait insecticide stays in stations unless eaten by termites—it's not water-soluble and doesn't leach. Only risk: vegetable vines covering stations so technicians can't find them. Contact bait manufacturer for definitive clearance, but risk appears minimal.

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