As far as treatment options go, the solution used to be a liquid repellent spray, which essentially created a barrier between the dirt and walls where the termites lived and your home. The downside of this is that it was limited in how effective it was depending on the quality of the chemicals. And it didn’t stop the termites from doing any damage to existing infestations. One of the most effective options is Termidor. It’s a liquid termite treatment, but rather than acting as a repellent it actually kills them, and kills them well. It’s the most often used solution by companies, but the downside of it is the price point. At some point, bait systems were introduced, and these have proven to be much more effective than the liquid option. Typically, they are placed in the ground at various intervals around your home, which monitors the termites, and adds a chemical to the soil which then travels back to the colony killing them. The downsides to this are the price point, and it’s very slow acting often taking up to a year to fully work. If you have dry wood termites, you want to get your house fumigated. Your house is covered in one of things that resembles a circus tent, and gassed until they are all killed. This is obviously the most effective, but also the most expensive, and the most inconvenient solution.Termites, are pesky little insects that can get inside the wooden structural framing of your home, termite control is an important and essential investment for a homeowner. Every year termites cause costly damage to people’s yards and homes. Termite infestations should be taken care of immediately as they increasingly detrimental over time. Trained experts are required to perform inspections and assess termite damage, as well as take action to correct the problem.
A termite infestation usually occurs in the springtime, because this is when termite colonies gather and reproduce, however termites can be present at any time during the year. One sign to look for is a winged female termite anywhere in your home, this would be a good initial indicator of termite risk. Beware, termites may be feeding on the wooden interior of your home, or causing destructive damage to the trees and shrubbery located in your yard.Termites cause on going problems for homeowners. You will want to start looking for signs of possible infestation early on as a preventative measure. If you find any termites crawling around your windows or doors this could mean that they are also located inside the walls of your home.