If you are a homeowner, termites can be your worst nightmare. While they can cause havoc to your beloved house, it can be very difficult to kill them completely even with good pest control. Knowing how to kill them can end all the frustration that comes with a termite invasion in your property. Now there are few steps before you actually kill the termites.
Know that you are being attached: Detecting Termites
Prevention is always better than cure. Even if you do not have a termite nest in your backyard right now, if you have a home, you should know how to get rid of them. Detecting the problem early can make all the difference in dealing with termites.
As these tiny insects can survive almost any climate, no matter where you are living, you need to be aware, especially if you have wooden components. In most cases, homeowners only detect the problem when much damage has been caused. Therefore watch out for any winged termite. Mud tunnels or hollowed wood are also an indication of the presence of termites. So if you have any of these in your house, do not lose a single minute and look for a way for prevention.
Get expert opinion
Now you may be tempted to do a self-inspection and control, but it is always a better idea to get an expert opinion to start with. While there is nothing wrong if you want to do it yourself, but roping in an expert to inspect the property and apply the right treatment is the best solution to get rid of the termites. There are many extermination companies that can effectively kill the termites and give you peace of mind. But finding one good Pest Control Melbourne company can be a real task for you. While it’s best to ask your friends or relatives for suggestions, you can also check online for a good service. Make sure to compare the prices before zeroing on one.
Pre Treatment
Nip the problem in the bud. Pre-treat your house for termite problems while constructing the house. Another great idea is to elevate the wooden parts and structures from soil to make them safe from termites.
Baiting
This is one of the latest ways of termite treatment. A little time taking though, this method can eradicate the entire termite colony effectively and make your property free from termites.
Chemical Barrier
Another very popular method used by exterminators is the chemical barrier. In this method, trenches and holes are dug on the surrounding areas near the foundation.
While this is indeed a time tested measure, you need to be a little more cautious using this method if you have young children in your home. Young kids can be very sensitive to such chemicals. Make sure you discuss this with the pest control company beforehand. You can also read our blog on organic pest control methods – natural ways to treat pests.
Tenting
Tenting is one of the most aggressive ways to kill termites. While mostly used in the worst cases of termite attacks, tenting is a very complicated procedure. In this procedure, the entire property is vacated and is enclosed in a tent. Then this is fumigated to kill termites. Now the chemicals used in this procedure can be dangerous for anyone, thus you need to inform your neighbors too about it so that they can stay away from the place. Your extermination company will guide you on what are the things that you need to take away with you and what can stay in when the tenting procedure is going on.
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