Advance Termite Monitoring Base (TMB) is milled from selected tree species favored by termites. Once installed within the bait station, the (TMB) creates significant wood-to-soil contact, a very conducive condition for termites. As termites move into and feed on the TMB, they readily forage upward into the Termite Inspection Cartridge (TIC). This wooden monitor base has horizontal grooves and is placed below the (TIC) at the bottom of the stations.