Do You Think You Have Termites? How To Get Them Out And Control Them
Termites are one of the worse insects you can get as they can cause a lot of damage to a home. They eat wood and can eat through any wood in your home. Over time, this will cause structural damage leading to expensive repairs. Keep reading for tips on getting these insects out, as well as how you can control them.
Get Termites Out
Termites make their nest inside wood structures. This gives them a place to eat and quickly get back to their nest. Some termites have wings and others do not. They are yellowish or brownish in color. You can purchase sprays that are made to kill termites for spot treatment. This can work well if you only have a few but you do have to spray it directly on the termites to kill them.
You can also use boric acid which you spread in areas where you see termites. The boric acid causes the termites to dehydrate and quickly die. You should know boric acid is dangerous so be careful where you put it if you have children or pets.
If you see a lot of termites in your home the best thing is to contact a pest control service. They inject insecticide into wood or use foam. They may also use Borate to treat wood which will kill termites if they get onto this wood. There are termite baits the pest control company may use to help kill the termites. They will need to come back more than one time to ensure all the termites are gone from your home.
Control Termites
The pest control company can help you control termites so you will not have this problem in the future. They often do this by using a barrier they place in the soil around your property. They will also spray an insecticide on your yard.
There are also things you can do to help control termites in the future. Remove moisture the termites need to stay healthy. This includes making sure your gutters do not stay damp. Look for standing water outside your home and take care of this if found. You also should remove any wood that is near your home. This also includes tree stumps you may have close to your home if you cut down a tree. Put the wood in a wooden structure that is made of wood that is resistant to termites.
The pest control company that you hire will give you much more information on how they remove termites and how to control them.
For more information about termite control, contact a local company.
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