Get Rid of Termites With These 12 Bulletproof Tips

Termites are a menace to the homes of many people. They can cause serious damage to your home and even make it unlivable. If you have termites, then they need to be exterminated as soon as possible.

Termites will infest and damage your house if not exterminated. Termites can eat the wood in a home until it is no longer safe to live there.

The first thing you need to do when trying to kill termite pests is identifying where they are coming from so that you know how many colonies have invaded your property, as well as determining their size. After doing this, you will want to use an appropriate termite treatment method for both the location of invasion and the severity of intrusion. For example, using liquid termiticides instead of dust or baits might be necessary depending on what type of colony has been found and the number present at any given time.

Here are bulletproof tips that will help get rid of the pesky little creatures from your home for good:

1) Getting Rid of Subterranean Termites

Subterranean Termites are termites that are identified by their tunnel-like structures underground. To be able to kill them, you will first have to know the size of the colony that is present and then selects a treatment method accordingly from liquid termiticides instead of dust or baits if necessary.

The easiest way to get rid of subterranean termites is to contact a pest control professional and have them inspect your property for any signs of termite activity.

Some telltale signs include:

• A musty odor in the home, or on items like furniture, bookshelves, window sills or anything made from wood.
• Wood that feels rough to touch since it is being eaten away by the pests underneath it.
• Dead insects such as ants crawling around outside near windows or doors where there might be an opening into the house.

If you are seeing above ground swarming behavior (termites leaving their nests and moving blindly along surfaces) then they’ve likely already damaged your structure, so it’s time to call a professional.

2) Getting Rid of Drywood Termites

The best do-it-yourself technique to get rid of Drywood termites would be to trap them in a jar.

A simple lid (or any other container that has an opening less than its size) will do the trick. The goal is to create some sort of barrier between the dry wood termites and the wood or paper they are chewing on so that they cannot get back out once inside.

You can either use a pet hair brush, cotton swab, or anything else you have laying around your home to cover up the hole with something sticky like honey or sugar water before putting it over where they’re going through to reach their food source. They’ll be forced into the small space by hitting against this new obstacle which makes it easy for you when catching them one-by-one until there are none left.

3) Tracking down where the termite infestation is located

You will need to track down where the termite infestation is by looking for tell-tale signs like sawdust on the floor or termites coming out of your walls. If you can’t find the source, you will need to contact a qualified exterminator company with experience in dealing with wood-destroying insects and have them do an inspection to find the point of entry where they are getting into your home.

The most common way to track him down where the termites are coming from is to look for signs of them. Sawdust on the floor is a common giveaway, but you might be able to find termites coming out of your walls too. If you can’t find their point of entry yourself or it’s hard to see where they’re coming from because the infestation has spread so far into your home then contact an exterminator company with experience in dealing with wood-destroying insects and have them do a thorough inspection to locate the source

Expert Tip: Termites will eat anything that contains cellulose, which includes paper products like books if there isn’t enough other food around! Make sure all cardboard boxes are sealed tightly before bringing them inside. They also feed on items made from synthetic materials such as plastic containers.

4) Use orange oil

Many people use orange oil to kill termites because it is a natural insecticide and it has no harmful effects on humans. The best way to use orange oil to kill termites is to spray it on the baseboard and places where pipes enter the home.

Orange oil is found in many stores that carry things like cleaning products.

Orange oil can be found in many stores that carry things like cleaning products. This gives you more options when looking for ways towards pest control. Orange oils are also safe around children or animals if they accidentally ingest them due to their lack of toxicity.

Expert Tip: Termites will eat anything that contains cellulose, which includes paper products like books if there isn’t enough other food around! Make sure all cardboard boxes are sealed tightly before bringing them inside. They also feed on items made from synthetic materials such as plastic containers.

5) Use foam agents to kill termites

Many homeowners use foam agents to kill termites because they are known to be effective at ridding your home of these pests. This is one way people have found success with getting rid of termites without using dangerous chemicals inside their homes. The foaming agent usually comes in cans which should only be sprayed where there was an infestation.

Popular foams agents are:

• Termidor FOAM
• Spectracide Foam
• Premise Foam
• ProFoam
• D-Force Insecticide
• PT Alpine
• Bioadvanced

6) Use dust agents to get rid of termites

An alternative option for getting rid of termites would be using dust agents like Vikane Dust. Dust products are a popular option because it can be safely used inside the home without any risk of contamination to humans or pets and have been proven effective in getting rid of termites over time, just as foam agents have.

The main downside to using dust is that it will not kill all of the termites immediately like the other methods which mean there may still be some left lurking around your house when you’re done applying them.

Once again, this type typically comes with an applicator so that you can effectively apply it where needed and then leave everything else alone until it’s dry. This prevents spillage or unnecessary risks associated with handling these chemicals on your own during application time.

Here’s a list of popular dust agents:

• Bayer Advanced
• Termidor SC
• Delta Dust
• Termite Powder
• Tim-Bor
• Triple Threat
• Hot Shot Insect Killer
• Bora-Care
• Taurus SC

7) Using Fumigation to exterminates termites

Mini termite companies will use fumigation to exterminate termites. Fumigation is the use of a gas that is not harmful to humans or animals but can kill termites. Fumigation agents are generally introduced into wall cavities by drilling holes and injecting them with nozzles.

This method typically works well for homes in close proximity to trees because it will exterminate any subterranean colonies nearby as well. However, this should be done by professionals only; fumigation is dangerous when applied improperly because people may inhale lethal fumes without knowing they’re there!

Remember: You must have your home inspected before applying for treatment if you suspect an infestation on your property. This process ensures you know what type of termite damage needs repair so you don’t put yourself at risk trying to fix something.

8) Freezing termites

This method is not as popular you can also freeze termites by immersing them in cold water. This method uses the effects of cold temperatures to kill the insects without destroying their bodies.

9) Use boric acid

Many people choose to kill termites by using boric acid which is a chemical compound that contains boron and oxygen. It’s an organic pesticide that is effective for killing termites because it has low toxicity to both people and animals so you can use it in your home without major side effects.

This method works by interfering with the chemical processes of insects, causing them to die off over time or stop reproducing altogether. They will eventually dry up and die due to dehydration if they ingest the substance regularly throughout their lives. Termites are attracted to food sources like sugar-water bait traps set out as part of this treatment plan, swarming around until they reach enough liquid before consuming it wholeheartedly (and thereby dying).

10) Have your home heated to a high temperature

Termites do not like extreme heat so some people choose to have their home heated to high temperatures. This will not only kill the termites but it can also help prevent future infestations.

This method works by interfering with the chemical processes of insects, causing them to die off over time or stop reproducing altogether. They will eventually dry up and die due to dehydration if they ingest the substance regularly throughout their lives. Termites are attracted to food sources like sugar-water bait traps set out as part of this treatment plan, swarming around until they reach enough liquid before consuming it wholeheartedly (and thereby dying).

11) Use pest repellent like permethrin

Permethrin is an effective repellent to exterminate termites because it is applied directly to the wood and will not harm humans.

For termites who have already made their way into a home, it is important to remember that they need water in order to survive- as such, even if you cannot find any evidence of an infestation anywhere else, be sure to look for moist areas like water leaks or puddles on the floor where they might congregate. Termites also lack vision with which to navigate (which means this strategy will work regardless), but rely instead on vibrations from sound waves or surfaces below them in order to locate food sources: so don’t forget about checking behind items like furniture and appliances too.

12) Use Nematodes

Another effective way to getting rid of termites is by using Nematodes which is a type of soil-dwelling worm that kills insects by releasing a bacterium that is found in their gut. Nematodes are sold to homeowners as small packets or bottles and can be used both indoors and outdoors (although they are less effective outside).

It’s also important to remember that once you find the source of your termite infestation, it’s time to get out those DIY skills: repairing any damaged wood or dry rot will help keep them from coming back for good.

Nematodes – A type of soil-dwelling worm, nematodes release an insecticide called “Steinernema”, which has been shown to be very successful at killing ants.

How to Prevent Termites

Lastly, the smartest thing is to prevent termites in the first place which can be done by providing a non-wood surface below the ground for them to live on. This can be done by using gravel, sand or concrete, which should also help reduce moisture that attracts termites and other insects carrying wood rot fungi.

Here is how you can prevent a termite infestation:

* Repair any damaged wood or dry rot

* Use a non-wood surface below the ground (gravel, sand, concrete) for termites to live on

* Reduce moisture that attracts termites and other insects carrying wood fungus.

Most people hire a professional pest control company to make sure their home is always protected.

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