Treatment Options For Termites And Termite Infestations

Think you have a termite infestation? Know a neighbor who had termites and worried about protecting your home? Read on to find out about all the different treatment options available for termite control and protection in your area from the termite authorities at Pest Control Experts.

How Do You Treat A Home For Termites?

Maybe you have noticed the signs of termites around your home and are looking for a way to treat termites yourself. Not only are termites invasive and destructive, there is little you can do as a homeowner to treat your home for termites yourself outside of calling in a professional pest control service. While there are commercial products marketed at homeowners and individual consumers for the express purpose of treating termites, these products are not very effective and are meant for spot treatment only. To properly treat your home for termites, specialized equipment and chemicals are required to safely and effectively treat your home for termites.

What Treatments Work On Termites?

There are over 3,000 species of termite in the United States. Only around 180 of these species do structural damage to homes and property, but that is still a lot of different species, environments and circumstances to navigate when it comes to the proper protection of your home. Termite control professionals in your area often develop a preference for certain control methods and termiticides based on years of experience. This is another reason why it is important to call a pest control professional that has extensive know-how when it comes to termites in your area.

How Dangerous Are Termite Control Chemicals?

All pesticides should be considered hazardous to your health, but if termiticides and other termite control products are administered professionally and safely, you have little chance of exposure to any pesticides or termiticides. When a pest control company comes to your house to treat for termites, they will direct the termite treatment into the soil under and around the home rather than indoors. As a precautionary measure, all children, pets and pregnant women should plan to leave the home during an application.

Can I Just Spot Treat For Termites?

Partial treatments, or “spot” treatments, may seem like a good idea because they are less intensive and are possibly offered at a lower cost. It is important to know that termites often enter your home at points that are far removed from where they are discovered and where they are currently doing the most damage. When faced with the very real possibility of having to do expensive repeat spot treatments, it may make more sense to do a complete treatment of your home to eradicate termites from all their potential activity points.

When Should I Call Pest Control for Termites?

Clearly, if you think you have termites the best option for your home and your peace of mind is to call a termite expert that is highly knowledgeable about the best way to treat your home.

Call Pest Control Experts today to get a free quote and to schedule your home pest inspection as soon as possible!