How to Get Rid of Termites

Every year, termites cost Americans over $1 billion in damages. Individual home owners also find themselves adding to the number when they are forced to repair wood structures in their homes e to termite damage. Fortunately, there are approaches not only to handle the infestation of termites but also to avoid it.This guide will provide you with various options for preventing termites and how to get rid of them if your home is infested.

Termites are attracted to wood, moist soil as well as dark and warm places. There is a range of signs which indicate their existence in addition to recognizing termites by sight. For example, you may notice mud tubes, which are thin mud frame works of about 1/4-inch in diameter that link the ground to your house, garage, or other wooden structure; termites form these. Carefully check wood constructs for indicators of deterioration by tapping on them softly. If a sturdy beam sounds hollow, you may have a termite problem. Discarded wings are a physical indication that termites may be in the home because if they locate a new location to set up a colony, reproductive termites shed their wings.

How to Kill Termites

Wondering how to get rid of termites in your house or yard? Well, although it's advisable to callupon professionals to help you with your termite problem, it's never a bad idea to equip yourself with the know-how of getting rid of them yourself.In doing this, you have to make sure you use the most effective method that will get rid of them and prevent their uninvited return. 

Treating the soil around your house with a termite insecticide, such as imidacloprid or fipronil,is one common way of getting rid of termites. Termite baits that are laced with termiticides are also helpful in killing termites. Place them in strategic positions around your yard to lure them. When termites come into contact with the termiticide bait, they're covered with the active insecticide or insect growth regulators such as Lufenuron and Diflubenzuron. Once they return to their colonies, they poison the other mites, leading to their termination. 

Below are some important things to note when in the process of terminating the termites in your yard;

• In areas where liquid agents can't reach, try using foam agents.
• If foam and liquid insecticides are not applicable, you can use dust agents.
• Once you have treated the soil with termite-preventing chemicals, avoid disturbing it for the best results.

Remember, fumigation effectively kills termites, but there is no guarantee that these uninvited invaders won't return. See if they have some form of guarantee before you pick a pest control company. Ask questions like, if you terminate them from the house, can they come back? How many times are they going to return? This information will help you determine how frequently you'll be practicing your termite control measures.

How to prevent termite Invasion

Taking measures to prevent the infestation of termites can save your wallet. Since moisture is the absolute necessity for termite colonization, getting rid of damp areas around your home may be the first step towards preventing termites.Below are some of the quick tips for preventing termites.

• Reduce wood to ground contact as much as possible (6 inches) as termites like wooden areas that are surrounded by most soil.
• If you have wood touching the ground, try to surround the area with sand as termites cannot build their tunnels using sand. Alternatively, use wood that has been treated with preservatives such as Borate wood preservatives.
• Check for plumbing leaks that may dampen the soil around your house. Replacing leaky air conditioners will also ensure your house stays dry.
• Uproot tree stumps from your yard and avoid stacking wood around your house, as these are recipes for termite infestation.
• Clear gutters frequently and drain spouts to avoid the build-up of water around your house.
• Cover openings with termite resistant mesh to keep the mites away while ensuring your house is well ventilated.

If possible, try using non-chemical methods to control termites as chemicals may be harmful to the environment. If using chemical processes, check the labels to ensure the product is EPA regulated to ensure it's safe for both environment and human health. Ofcourse, you don't want to kill yourself alongside the termites. The label tells you precisely how to handle the substance and offers details regarding possible hazards.

If the label does not include guidance for the containment of termites and the structure's protection, the substance is not meant to protect the structure from termites and should not be used. If you wish to have a copy of the product label, inquire from the company you're buying from. Other wise, for the best results and to get rid of the hustle involved in killing preventing termites in your home, contact a professional who understands the nature of termites and uses current and evidence methods of termite control.

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