How are termites treated? Whether you're dealing with subterranean or drywood termites, the termite treatment process can look a little different. Once our technicians determine the type of termite in your home, they can start the termite extermination. Treatments for subterranean termites As their...
Drywood termitesare not always a widespread structural problem. Sometimes the infestations are very small and localized and can be treated with spot or localized wood treatments, foams and dusts. In order to effectively use a liquid, aerosol or dust formulation, holes are drilled into the infested...
There are methods you can use to detect signs of termites by yourself, and we will get to those in a bit; however, you should be warned that relying solely on these can put your home at serious risk of not being treated in a manner that kills all the termites present and prevents a ...
What are the different types of termites? There are over 2,000 different species of termites with over 40 species in the United States alone. Although they have distinct characteristics, most look similar. The three most common main types of termites aresubterranean termites,drywood termitesanddamp...
Termites feed slowly, so taking a few weeks to decide on your termite control program makes little difference. It is more important to take your time to select a reputable pest control firm. The use of insecticides like borates (disodium octaborate tetrahydrate) and/or pressure-treated wood (...
Orange oil is highly potent at repelling drywood termites and other insects. This natural treatment repels termites through its strong smell. It can effectively control termites if the wood is treated to eliminate the pests. Talking about the effectiveness, orange oil helps save the wood that is...
When applied to wood with pressure treatment, borates soak deep into the material to provide long-lasting termiticidal benefits. When termites feed on treated
bugs in your home you are not alone. There has been an 81% increase in homeowner or renter calls since the year 2000. The study goes on to state that we are on the threshold of a global pandemic. It also states that bed bugs are harder to treat than cockroaches, ants and termites....
to dry the wood do not necessarily reach the sustained temperature of 133 degrees Fahrenheit (56 Celsius) that would qualify as heat treated. Many lumber mills are processing their timber to meet the heat treatment requirements; thus you will see “KD-HT” incorporated in the wood grade stamp...
entomology at the University of Georgia (UGA), recommends that homeowners inspect their homes once a year, during the warmest part of the year. The Southeast is considered thetermite beltof the US because of its welcoming climate, and both subterranean and drywood termites are problems for ...