Some Knowledge of Termites
Posted on November 10, 2008 with 4 Comments
Termites are a very serious issue when it comes to homes. Termites can destroy your house without you even knowing about it. Home inspections are usually cheap, and nearly all pest control companies offer termite inspections. There are several systems that can be implemented to monitor and eliminate termite activity.
Kinds of Termites
There are two major type of termites that can be found in the United States.
Termite Damage
Termites can cause thousands of dollars of damage to wood homes. Below we show an example of termites creating tunnels through a wood block.
Types of Termites
- Drywood Termites
- Subterranean Termites
Because termite infestations are usually immense by the time they’re discovered, a professional is often needed. Equipment, chemicals, and specialized tools often make treatment difficult. Small infestations or those homeowners with knowledge of how termites move about can successfully rid their living environment of pesky termites. Still, the best and most cost effective means of termite control is prevention.
FUMIGATION is used most successfully on dry-wood termites. Fumigation is a somewhat expensive, lengthy procedure which involves tenting the diseased structure, evacuating residents, and pumping a fumigant into the spoiled wood. Fumigation is best done by a professional as a last resort effort.
INSECTICIDES can be shot directly into diseased wood. By drilling small holes in infested wood and pumping chemicals through the holes, termites whither and die within 1-6 months. Each hole must be sealed with caulk after the insecticide has been used to prevent termites from moving to another area of the structure.
We tend to try and avoid fumigation and stick with insecticides.
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