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Get rid of wood, cardboard debris and wood piles near the structure.
Make sure there is proper ventilation in crawlspaces and basement.
Reduce moisture buildup by keeping plants from coming into contact with outside
walls.
Do not allow wood or foam board to come into contact with soil.
Make sure properly treated wood is used if wood must contact soil.
So, what is the best method for treating termites? There is not one answer.
Many various factors go into determining exactly what needs to be done
to ensure that your home becomes and remains termite free. Just some
of these factors include:
- Types of termites (if any) currently present
- Building materials used in your home
- Condition of your home
- Structural features of your home
- The region of the country and state that you live in
- Amount of moisture present
- Degree of assurance against infestation desired
- Treatment history of your home
- Time elapsed since last treatment(s)
There is no shortage of research being done in the field of termite treatement.
New methods are constantly being discovered and refined. This is one reason
why training is so important for pest control operators. The various methods
can serve as an arsenal of weapons in order to achieve maximum results
against termites. The types combined will be based upon a treatment plan
which is specific for your home.
Here are some of the basic types of treatment methods that are currently
considered to be effective:
This is the most conventional method of termite control. They are used
in places where there are active termites present. They are also effective
in creating a barrier around your home, which will keep termites from
being able to enter your home and may prevent attacks for many years.
Application is easiest before a house is constructed. Existing slab
foundation structures require trenching and drilling holes around the
foundation; termiticides are then pressure-injected into these holes
so that a barrier is created. To be effective, this barrier must have
no breaks in it.
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