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| Popular Termite Control Methods |
| Termite infestation is the most bothersome pest control problem as termites cause a lot of damage which is very difficult to repair. They weaken the walls, floor, structure and foundation of a house by eating away the wood. Moreover, they go unnoticed for many years and when they do get noticed, the damage they have caused is widespread. Due to all these reasons, termite control is very important for homeowners. There are numerous termite control methods that are used in homes. Some of the most commonly used termite control methods are as follows.
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| Liquid pesticide or insecticide is the oldest and most commonly used method for termite control. This is because pesticide is a very fast and inexpensive termite control method. There are two types of liquid sprays for controlling termites namely repellent and non-repellent. Repellents prevent termites from entering a home by creating a chemical barrier while non-repellents are used to kill the termites. Calling a professional to implement this termite control technique is often recommended as they know where to spray in order to control termites effectively. The main drawback of this termite control method is that the chemical will remain in your home for a long time. |
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| Bait Traps |
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| Bait traps is not as environmentally damaging as liquid sprays and are thus preferred for termite control by a large number of homeowners. You can control termites with poisonous bait traps by putting them in various infested areas so that the termites go to them and redistribute the poison which then kills the entire population of termites. The baits can be either in solid or liquid form. Not all of the traps have to contain poisonous chemicals if a contractor applies this termite control technique. Some baits have a monitoring system to identify contact with termites. In such systems, wood is replaced by poison when the termites go to the bait. |
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| Borate Wood Treatment |
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| Borate is a very effective for termite control if it is applied to the wood when a house is being constructed. However, the effectiveness of borate wood treatment as a termite control method is reduced when it is used after the house has been constructed. Moreover, you cannot get rid of the entire termite population by using only borate. Borate controls termite by killing protozoa in termites which turns the wood they consume into nutrients. Thus, the termites cannot digest the wood eaten. |
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| Fumigation |
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| This termite control technique is only effective for drywood termites which are found in southernmost areas of America. |
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