Black ink pens selected to show a range of termite responses.a
| Pen Type . | Brand & Model . | Do Termites Follow the Ink Line? . |
|---|---|---|
| Ballpoint | BIC Ultra Round Stic Grip | Yes |
| BIC 4 Color Stylo-bille | Yes | |
| BIC Cristal | Yes | |
| BIC Ecolutions | Yes | |
| BIC Metal Point | No | |
| BIC Pro+ Stylo-bille | Yes | |
| BIC Atlantis Easy Glide | Equivocal results | |
| Papermate Grip | Yes | |
| Pentel RSVP | Yes | |
| Pilot G2 | No | |
| Scripto Stick | Yes | |
| Staedtler Ball 432 | Yes | |
| Gel | BIC Velocity Gel | No |
| Pentel Energel | No | |
| Uniball Gelstick | No | |
| Zebra Sarasa | No | |
| Roller Ball | BIC Z4 | No |
| Uniball Vision Elite | No | |
| Felt-tip | Pilot Precise V7 | No |
| Sanford Sharpie Permanent | No |
| Pen Type . | Brand & Model . | Do Termites Follow the Ink Line? . |
|---|---|---|
| Ballpoint | BIC Ultra Round Stic Grip | Yes |
| BIC 4 Color Stylo-bille | Yes | |
| BIC Cristal | Yes | |
| BIC Ecolutions | Yes | |
| BIC Metal Point | No | |
| BIC Pro+ Stylo-bille | Yes | |
| BIC Atlantis Easy Glide | Equivocal results | |
| Papermate Grip | Yes | |
| Pentel RSVP | Yes | |
| Pilot G2 | No | |
| Scripto Stick | Yes | |
| Staedtler Ball 432 | Yes | |
| Gel | BIC Velocity Gel | No |
| Pentel Energel | No | |
| Uniball Gelstick | No | |
| Zebra Sarasa | No | |
| Roller Ball | BIC Z4 | No |
| Uniball Vision Elite | No | |
| Felt-tip | Pilot Precise V7 | No |
| Sanford Sharpie Permanent | No |
aAll types, brands, and models are available from Walmart, Office Max, and many other big box stores. Similar pens could be substituted as available.