4 Helpful Termite Control Products

Termite control products can be essential in helping with unwanted infestations. An infestation of any kind of pest can be both daunting and aggravating with termites being one of the worst due to their potential to cause such extensive damage to the structure of a property. However, with the range of termite control products on the market, they can be relatively easy to eliminate. The method you choose depends on the type of termite and severity of the infestation; it is advisable to contact a professional who can inspect your property to determine this.

1. Non-Toxic Sprays

A professional pest controller will be in a position to let you know the extent of the termite problem and the type of termite that you have. If the infestation remains in a small area, a non-toxic spray can be utilized to treat affected areas. These sprays contain a substance that is harmless to humans though deadly if ingested by termites, such as citrus oils. This treatment is useful as it will not require you to leave your home or move items away from the affected area  

2. Baiting

Making use of termite bait can be quick and effective, especially where a colony has been established. Those termites that investigate and eventually ingest the poison will bring knowledge of it back to the rest of the colony, which makes a slow acting poison very effective as it will have the opportunity to spread.

The survival instincts possessed by termites means that they will abandon any source of food that they recognize as toxic. With this in mind, it is also important that the baiting area is located in an area that is accessible to the termite without disturbing their colony, as this will send them into defense mode and the bait will be rendered useless as they will merely move to a different location within the property.

Where this method is used, the bait area must be checked on a regular basis to ensure that it continues to be effective and/or whether the bait requires topping up.    

3. Insecticides

Where an infestation has become out of control, there is no option but to make use of insecticides. These toxic chemicals are best left to the professionals who are able to advise of the most effective process to rid your home of termites.      

In the event that an inspection highlights timber damage or that the termites have penetrated the wall cavities, it may be necessary for you to leave your home while the treatment is undertaken. This is due to the potential harmful nature of the chemicals used to kill the termites.

4. Mother Nature

It is often assumed that termites only attack buildings due to a lack of organic substance in the soil, which is their normal feeding ground. As well as treating your home, it is worthwhile doing some work in the surrounding property, such as, by adding organic matter to the soil. Keep any wood away from the foundation of the property and, instead, insert a boundary that the termites cannot burrow through, such as sand. Use trees bushes and flowers in your garden to encourage bees birds and spiders which are all natural predators of termites