. This is definitely a fast and effective way to eliminate a termite problem. Sometimes termites are resilient and won't go away even after a strong treatment, so it may take more than one application of pesticides and extermination treatments in order to get rid of them for good. The main thing is to keep at the problem until they are gone. If termites have taken residence in the walls or foundation of your home, an exterminator will more than like be necessary to fully get rid of the problem, simply because termites are just so stubborn about leaving sometimes. However, it may be that you can also treat them on your own or use a combination of treatments.