What You Should Know Before Getting Termite Treatment?
Tiny as they are, termites can cause enormous damage to your home when they get to work munching on wood and, in some cases, even wiring. It is important to remove them quickly, not only to protect your property, but also for safety reasons. Termites can be overwhelming to address, especially when people attempt to do it on their own, but professional pest control services generally handle the problem better and for good.
Four Things to Do Before Your Termite Treatment
Preparation is the key when it comes to preparing for termite treatment. Adhering to these helpful hints will make things go much easier for you and the pest control providers.
1. Make a Note of Termite Sightings
Begin by simply jotting down where you’ve personally observed termites or any evidence of infestation. Also list any areas where you suspect termites may be hiding. Let the pros know when they get there this information helps them gauge how bad the problem is and how to approach treatment in your home.
2. Clean Up the Area
A clear area means the technicians can locate and treat termites more quickly. Before you arrive, clear dust, spider webs and clutter around the infected areas. To the extent it is possible, depending on the places being accessed, furniture and appliances should be moved away so they have easy access to everything.
3. Secure Your Food
Ensure all food and drinks are taken away or put away. Certain things can attract termites, so this process is really protecting your food and stopping them from potentially spreading into other parts of your home.
4. Temporarily Move Your Pets
Termiticides can be toxic, so even if they’re safe when employed correctly, treatments can be made with chemicals that could make your pets uncomfortable. And pets may get anxious or distracted by strangers working in your home. The best bet is to house your pets in a safe, comfortable area while treatment is taking place.
How Do Professionals Effectively Treat Termites?
When termite control is done correctly, the effects are long lasting. But if the treatment is done incorrectly, termites can return in short order. Here are some popular techniques employed by pest control professionals:
Termite Dust
It’s a common method to kill termites that live in areas above ground, and outside of your home. It may take a few weeks to work, but it can help protect some important spaces in your home. But it may not be the best option if the termite population is large or the area very humid.
Termite Foam
Great against termites in wall cavities or over large areas. It might be a few weeks before you see results, full as a termite dust.
Termite Baits
Baiting is one of the most effective treatments with large infestations. The delayed toxicant in the bait is taken by worker termites back to the termite colony, where it leads to the death of the queen and the collapse of the col ony.
Liquid Termite Barriers
Also known as termite soil treatment, it requires digging trenches around your house and injecting chemicals into the soil, which is then back-filled. This approach secures your home from termites that invade from beneath. It’s extremely effective as long as you can do it with your home’s foundation.
Things That Can Affect Liquid Termite Treatments
Occasionally, liquid termite barriers might not be as effective because of particular building or soil characteristics:
Building Type: Lift system is suitable for homes built on concrete slab. But if your home rests on piers, split levels or sloping blocks, it becomes difficult to achieve a continuous barrier.
Construction Defects: Gaps or joints within slabs of older homes can be difficult to remedy. Termites can slide through these untreated joints. In situations such as this, termite baits may be the better choice.
Soil Type: Clay soil or heavy soil with lots of gravel in it can cause liquid barriers to break down. Termite baits are also more effective in these soils.
Final Thoughts
The vast majority of the homeowners who eventually hire professional exterminators live to tell the tale, and are infinitely happier than those who opt for do-it-yourself remedies from the local hardware stores. Why? Experts get the job done, keep you safe and prevent costly repairs in the future which will save you money.
If you think you have a termite infestation in your home, don’t hesitate to contact a reliable pest control technician and protect your home and sanity.
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