For so many years of driven industrialization, pest infestation has been a common problem for household owners but the most compromising insects capable of enormous damage to almost all kinds of structures are the termites. Unlike other pests, the damages caused by these insects are not brought to humans directly but to our properties. They do not even cause us any fatal diseases. In fact, the ones that could possibly make us sick are the insecticides and other chemical substances formulated by different companies that promote manageable termite extermination. For this reason, we are highly advised to seek help from termite control specialists rather than engaging ourselves to manual annihilation of these insects which usually ends up to failure and further damage either to the health of the family members or to the infested structures being mishandled.
Upon facing a pest dilemma caused by termites, however, we usually consult the internet or household magazines before calling on the professional termite exterminators and we are eventually provided with various articles on how to be efficient in termite control. There are a lot of extermination options offered to every household owner wary of having termites in their own abode and most of us go on trial and error first before finally deciding to ask for professional help. Fearing that the problem would become worse and uncontrollable, a lot of people do the extermination process in too much haste that they fail to efficiently get rid of the termites. To put it up easily, we are going to discuss five procedures that make up the effective obliteration process of termites without being so unnecessarily hasty about it.
1. Locating Termite Colonies
The first step requires keen observation from the household members in order for the colony or nest to be located. You could look within and around your house for tell-tale signs of the presence of termites like wood dusts, termite wings lying around, shelter tubes, damaged structures or even a single termite could be an indication of a massive number just hidden in likeable places. To start with, look for any weak spots and this means the wooden areas of your home because they are the most probable refuge for these insects. You can also check the basement, the attic and the garden. In doing so, you need to be patient and determined enough because not all colonies are readily visible so you need to track down any signs that you see. For instance, if what you have found are the wings, the colony is usually just near the discovery site so you have to be very meticulous in searching out all corners within the area. Wood dusts, on the other hand, may require you to check on the walls and other wood structures further because the damage is typically in the inner surface of the structure. You can check on any bulges that may serve as an indication of a colony built up inside. If you have found shelter tubes, you need to track them all down because they eventually lead to a nest or colony. Nevertheless, there could be more than one colony in your territory so seeing one does not necessarily mean that you have already done your tracking assignment well. You need to be thorough and there should be no signs disregarded.
2. Choosing the Best Extermination Method
A lot of articles may give different recommendations on methods about how to get rid of termites at home. A lot of magazines advertise termite control products that could be manually applied as well. Regardless of the wide publicities and advertising, the best and the safest method is to lay back and let the professionals do the tricky job. You can find them in the internet, magazines or even newspapers. Termite control services are widely available and there are a lot of companies specializing on them. They may cost higher than any manual methods but they could surely deliver assured results. With regards to their trainings and knowledge about termites, these specialists would be the ones to decide on the best techniques to be used in annihilating all existing termites in your area. They also have scanners and other devices that could further check the house for any possible colonies undiscovered yet when you went through the initial step. Moreover, in finding a suitable service for you, do not let them go.
Sign up a contract with them so that you would not need to go through the hassle of looking for professionals once you need more help in the future. Termites could be very persistent insects and they are surely not that easy to get rid with. Before you know it, you have a new colony somewhere in the house starting to cause damages again. Therefore, do not stop seeking the help of the termite control experts unless you are already 100% sure that the problem is gone.
3. Protect Your Home
It is a common knowledge that termites basically feed on wood but it does not end there. They also feed on plastics, papers, clothes and anything that is cellulose-based. Therefore, their appetite is almost unvaried. They eat 24 hours a day and they cause rapid progress on the damages they have started within your home. Nevertheless, you have eventually found their colonies, call the experts to exterminate them and if you think you are safe from termites already, you are gravely wrong. You are still susceptible to termite infestation unless you do something about it and the best way to face it is to termite-proof your whole territory; the house and even the garden. Dispose any soft and damp wood structures that are no longer needed. It is better if all wood structures in your house are made of the hard kind since they are not easily infested by termites. In addition to that, as what most of us have already known, termites need moisture in order to survive so it is highly recommended that there should be proper water disposal at home. Look for water leakages and seal them. If there are any water build-ups, dry them out. Moreover, you could annually inject borate (an EPA registered substance which has been tested and proven as safe for the health of the family members) on walls or spray a generous amount in your garden. If you want to be more cautious, consult the termite control experts on how to more effectively protect your home from termite infestation. To avoid getting a bogus service, get only the licensed specialists or ask around to compare service results.
You may have noticed in our discussion that termite control professionals play a great role in eradicating these pestering insects. True as it is, we could not terminate a termite infestation with a 100% effectiveness on our own. We could actually find so many advices from a lot of sources on how to manually deal with them but none of those methods could provide us the utmost efficiency because one way or another, not all termites would be eliminated. We need the help of the experts to locate even the most hidden colonies and to safely exterminate them without harming the health of our family members by using unnecessary chemicals made popular only by fancy advertisements. We could do our own roles in the eradication process though. Homeowners could greatly contribute on the whole process especially in the first and third steps. It is not all for the credit of professionals but to us, concerned household members, as well.
I really enjoyed writing this post, for you folks,
Michael Rozatoru :)
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Professional Termite Eradication
Eradicating Termites the Professional Way
Termite eradication comprises the greater bulk of all the services rendered by pest control companies throughout the country. While some homeowners might opt to eradicate and control select pests on their own thereby depriving pest control companies their opportunity to do business, when it comes to termites, no homeowner is bold enough to try to face these wood mites on their own. But what really makes termites so dreadful that at the very knowledge that they might be infesting a house brings the homeowner into no other option but to call a pest control company as soon as possible? This article will explore the special case of termite infestation.
Above anything else, what makes termites special amongst all other pests that live in houses is their ability to produce enzymes that can digest wood. They can also conceal their presence from the sight of the homeowner for decades thus slowly tearing out the very foundations of the house without being detected. Termites can stealthy eat up the insides of the wood foundations of the house.
Termite eradication is supposed to be easy; in fact, any average reasonable person can do it, if the number has not rose to thousands just yet. However, in most cases, the presence of termites only becomes apparent come the time when their population have already reached its peak, say ten to sixty thousand mites in a single house! This truth leads to another universally accepted truth -- termite eradication should be left to the experts if one is really serious in getting rid of them.
Nevertheless, there have been so many instances when poor homeowners who suffer from termite infestation have been fooled by fake pest control companies hiding under the guise of cheap service fees. In most cases, homeowners who suffer serious termite infestation problems at home would become so desperate to get rid of the mites in the most affordable way as possible; and one of these ways is to accept deals from pest control companies which promise to deliver an excellent job at a very low cost. This does not have to mean that all pest control companies that offer their services very cheaply are supposed to be fake already, rather, what is implied here is that homeowners should be somewhat critical to the pest control companies that they hire to get rid of the termites that they have at home. Here are a few tips which an average reasonable homeowner might find helpful when choosing a pest control company:
1. Compare the offered service cost relative to the cost of the same service as rendered by other companies.
Have you lived in an era when the internet is not yet widely available, you might find this first step preposterous, however with how easy the exchange of information is these days, this option seems to be the most obvious thing that any homeowner should do. It is highly suggested for the homeowner to visit official web-pages of pest control companies and then talk to a customer service representative in order to get all that necessary information that is needed. The homeowner should ask about the nature of the services that the company offers and the cost of each service; including the terms of the contract that both parties should be signing. It is also very important for the homeowner to make certain first whether the company is actually registered as a legal pest control service provider. This can be done by cross-referencing the company name with the list of legal pest control companies registered in the state where these companies are operating.
Another great idea is to use the telephone directory to search for the legal pest control companies that operate in a certain locality. If you are a homeowner in search for such companies, it is best if you patiently call each company and ask them about the services that they offer and the cost of each service. You can do the comparison yourself. Of course, your main goal is to find a legal and reliable pest control company that offers the most reasonable cost.
2.Find out about the method of eradication that is employed by the company you are to hire.
While some people do not think that the methods by which certain companies eradicate pests are not important, to some, it is actually significant. Homeowners who keep pets or have children at home are mostly very concern about the methods by which the pests are eliminated. Some companies actually use very dangerous and harmful poisons which can jeopardize the health of children and pets. There are some companies that use forbidden and illegal poisons too. As a concerned citizen, it is very important that you only hire companies that follow the standards set by the state and the regulations imposed for their kind of work.
3.If you have no experience whatsoever, do not try to eradicate the termites on your own.
It is a fact that many homeowners actually love to do things on their own. For example, many homeowners like to fix their own plumbing, clean their own gutter or replace their own window sills. However, when it comes to termite eradication, it is very important that one should acknowledge the extent of what he can and cannot do. Pest eradication entails the use of poisons and other methods which might cause harm to the homeowner himself or herself and to the rest of the inhabitants of the house. Since the presence of termites only become obvious when their population has already swelled up, it is already given that by the time the termites are discovered, their number is already quite difficult for a non-professional to handle.
The three given tips do not cover everything that you need to know about eradicating termites however they should be enough to give you a clear understanding of the kind of problem that you are really facing. What’s important is that you become aware of the possible things that you have to do come the time that you are faced with a problem caused by the wood-lovers we all came to call as termites.
Thank me for this awesome post later :)
Michael Rozatoru
Termite eradication comprises the greater bulk of all the services rendered by pest control companies throughout the country. While some homeowners might opt to eradicate and control select pests on their own thereby depriving pest control companies their opportunity to do business, when it comes to termites, no homeowner is bold enough to try to face these wood mites on their own. But what really makes termites so dreadful that at the very knowledge that they might be infesting a house brings the homeowner into no other option but to call a pest control company as soon as possible? This article will explore the special case of termite infestation.
Above anything else, what makes termites special amongst all other pests that live in houses is their ability to produce enzymes that can digest wood. They can also conceal their presence from the sight of the homeowner for decades thus slowly tearing out the very foundations of the house without being detected. Termites can stealthy eat up the insides of the wood foundations of the house.
Usually, their presence is only detected after years of infestation, right when obvious termite-traces are already visible, traces such as wood-dust and small holes on wooden surfaces.
Termite eradication is supposed to be easy; in fact, any average reasonable person can do it, if the number has not rose to thousands just yet. However, in most cases, the presence of termites only becomes apparent come the time when their population have already reached its peak, say ten to sixty thousand mites in a single house! This truth leads to another universally accepted truth -- termite eradication should be left to the experts if one is really serious in getting rid of them.
Nevertheless, there have been so many instances when poor homeowners who suffer from termite infestation have been fooled by fake pest control companies hiding under the guise of cheap service fees. In most cases, homeowners who suffer serious termite infestation problems at home would become so desperate to get rid of the mites in the most affordable way as possible; and one of these ways is to accept deals from pest control companies which promise to deliver an excellent job at a very low cost. This does not have to mean that all pest control companies that offer their services very cheaply are supposed to be fake already, rather, what is implied here is that homeowners should be somewhat critical to the pest control companies that they hire to get rid of the termites that they have at home. Here are a few tips which an average reasonable homeowner might find helpful when choosing a pest control company:
1. Compare the offered service cost relative to the cost of the same service as rendered by other companies.
Have you lived in an era when the internet is not yet widely available, you might find this first step preposterous, however with how easy the exchange of information is these days, this option seems to be the most obvious thing that any homeowner should do. It is highly suggested for the homeowner to visit official web-pages of pest control companies and then talk to a customer service representative in order to get all that necessary information that is needed. The homeowner should ask about the nature of the services that the company offers and the cost of each service; including the terms of the contract that both parties should be signing. It is also very important for the homeowner to make certain first whether the company is actually registered as a legal pest control service provider. This can be done by cross-referencing the company name with the list of legal pest control companies registered in the state where these companies are operating.
Another great idea is to use the telephone directory to search for the legal pest control companies that operate in a certain locality. If you are a homeowner in search for such companies, it is best if you patiently call each company and ask them about the services that they offer and the cost of each service. You can do the comparison yourself. Of course, your main goal is to find a legal and reliable pest control company that offers the most reasonable cost.
2.Find out about the method of eradication that is employed by the company you are to hire.
While some people do not think that the methods by which certain companies eradicate pests are not important, to some, it is actually significant. Homeowners who keep pets or have children at home are mostly very concern about the methods by which the pests are eliminated. Some companies actually use very dangerous and harmful poisons which can jeopardize the health of children and pets. There are some companies that use forbidden and illegal poisons too. As a concerned citizen, it is very important that you only hire companies that follow the standards set by the state and the regulations imposed for their kind of work.
3.If you have no experience whatsoever, do not try to eradicate the termites on your own.
It is a fact that many homeowners actually love to do things on their own. For example, many homeowners like to fix their own plumbing, clean their own gutter or replace their own window sills. However, when it comes to termite eradication, it is very important that one should acknowledge the extent of what he can and cannot do. Pest eradication entails the use of poisons and other methods which might cause harm to the homeowner himself or herself and to the rest of the inhabitants of the house. Since the presence of termites only become obvious when their population has already swelled up, it is already given that by the time the termites are discovered, their number is already quite difficult for a non-professional to handle.
The three given tips do not cover everything that you need to know about eradicating termites however they should be enough to give you a clear understanding of the kind of problem that you are really facing. What’s important is that you become aware of the possible things that you have to do come the time that you are faced with a problem caused by the wood-lovers we all came to call as termites.
Thank me for this awesome post later :)
Michael Rozatoru
Termite Eradication
Even though termite eradication is just an ordinary synonym of termite extermination, it still deserves a post on this blog. The world of termite destruction, damage and infestation is so damn big that it requires a carefully and detailed study. While there are different methods that one serious homeowner can use in order to keep termites at distance, direct eradication (killing) of such pest insects is still one of the most reliable methods that we personally know about.
Knowing how to get rid of termites means understanding how to kill them. The direct use of methods like tenting, poisoning, etc are directly related to termite eradication and are one of the most widely used techniques nowadays, not only in the United State of America but in the whole world. When someone talks about being infested and having serious problems with termites, the first question that you have to ask him is: “So, how do you plan to get rid of them?”
Discovering solutions for your home termite invasion is probably (as mentioned by professionals themselves) one of the most difficult task ever. Those who have no idea about the secondary effects of different toxic chemicals, sprays and poisons that can be implemented into the ground, at the foundation of the building, surely can find a lot of ways to maintain termites away without any hassle or additional problems. However, the question is: “What is the real price?”
Even if they lack sufficient money, most owners of properties, houses and fields these days prefer to let professional termite inspectors deal with their problem. They see and understand what could be the true impact of their attempt to learn so much about the behavior of termites plus many different other repellent options. Nevertheless, there is still one good reason why people tend to ignore the whole eradication process when it’s about termites: laziness.
Dealing with such a syndrome is not so easy and that is why people that own a house outside the site are always fond of discovering cheap termite products that can be easily and successfully tested in order to exterminate the presence of Subterranean termites in their house or somewhere near. Unfortunately, something like this doesn’t simply exist these days. One should understand that in order to make a good repellent you have to learn it from someone.
Remember, before performing any kind of eradication you should concentrate on termite detection. It's very important as one needs to know what to expect from the invasion he is currently dealing with. Knowing how to identify different types of termites and to understand why are they always trying to penetrate the walls of your house is very important. This is going to ease your termite control efforts in the long run.
Termite eradication is not a complicated process if you understand what is the price of this whole deal. Fumigation – as a method of getting rid of termites, is probably (as we mentioned in other posts on this blog) one of the most effective ways to control such type of pest. It’s not just a simple spray that someone can use and have awesome results. It is a toxic repellent type of gas that is forcing everything related to pest to move out or die from the building surrounded by tents. This is what eradication of underground termites is all about.
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I'll definitely do everything possible to share quality termite extermination information on this blog. However, if something is not clear, I urge you - for any additional questions or comments about how to get rid of termites, e-mail us at termite.extermination[at]gmail[dot].com
Sincerely,
Michael R.
Knowing how to get rid of termites means understanding how to kill them. The direct use of methods like tenting, poisoning, etc are directly related to termite eradication and are one of the most widely used techniques nowadays, not only in the United State of America but in the whole world. When someone talks about being infested and having serious problems with termites, the first question that you have to ask him is: “So, how do you plan to get rid of them?”
Discovering solutions for your home termite invasion is probably (as mentioned by professionals themselves) one of the most difficult task ever. Those who have no idea about the secondary effects of different toxic chemicals, sprays and poisons that can be implemented into the ground, at the foundation of the building, surely can find a lot of ways to maintain termites away without any hassle or additional problems. However, the question is: “What is the real price?”
Even if they lack sufficient money, most owners of properties, houses and fields these days prefer to let professional termite inspectors deal with their problem. They see and understand what could be the true impact of their attempt to learn so much about the behavior of termites plus many different other repellent options. Nevertheless, there is still one good reason why people tend to ignore the whole eradication process when it’s about termites: laziness.
Dealing with such a syndrome is not so easy and that is why people that own a house outside the site are always fond of discovering cheap termite products that can be easily and successfully tested in order to exterminate the presence of Subterranean termites in their house or somewhere near. Unfortunately, something like this doesn’t simply exist these days. One should understand that in order to make a good repellent you have to learn it from someone.
Remember, before performing any kind of eradication you should concentrate on termite detection. It's very important as one needs to know what to expect from the invasion he is currently dealing with. Knowing how to identify different types of termites and to understand why are they always trying to penetrate the walls of your house is very important. This is going to ease your termite control efforts in the long run.
Termite eradication is not a complicated process if you understand what is the price of this whole deal. Fumigation – as a method of getting rid of termites, is probably (as we mentioned in other posts on this blog) one of the most effective ways to control such type of pest. It’s not just a simple spray that someone can use and have awesome results. It is a toxic repellent type of gas that is forcing everything related to pest to move out or die from the building surrounded by tents. This is what eradication of underground termites is all about.
***
I'll definitely do everything possible to share quality termite extermination information on this blog. However, if something is not clear, I urge you - for any additional questions or comments about how to get rid of termites, e-mail us at termite.extermination[at]gmail[dot].com
Sincerely,
Michael R.
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