subject: Ways To Kill Termites In Your Home [print this page] Termites are destructive insects that can ruin a wooden structure within months if you do nothing to stop them. You must learn to recognize the signs of a termite infestation and act rapidly before the infestation gets worse.
Seek Signs of Termite Infestation
During hot months, you might be able to see dry-wood termites coming out of concealed infested areas. Look for indications of structural wood damage in your home. The damage is usually found at the very first floor of your house where your home's foundation connects with the walls. You could also see some damage below the exterior doors. The damage created by a termite infestation is not always visible due to the fact that these pests attack from the inside out. Thump the wooden parts of your house utilizing the heel of a screwdriver and probe them utilizing a heavy-duty awl to see if the wood is hollow. Other indications of a termite infestation are small reddish-brown, black, or tan droppings.
Employ a Qualified Exterminator
One of the best ways to kill the termites in your house rapidly is to employ a professional exterminator to do it for you. A qualified exterminator knows all the hiding spots of these pests and he has all the essential equipment for getting rid of them. You can easily locate a great exterminator by searching online or checking your local yellow pages. Check the feedback of their past customers to see if they provide excellent service. Select an exterminator with many years of experience and who has numerous pleased clients.
Use Spray Chemicals
If you cannot afford to hire a professional exterminator to eradicate the termites for you, then you can easily try to get rid of the bugs yourself making use of spray chemicals. You can get termite spray chemicals at a lawn and garden shop or hardware shop. You can easily protect against termite infestations by pre-treating unfinished wood making use of spray chemicals that ward off these bugs. If you were unable to pre-treat the wooden parts of your house, then select spray chemicals that can wipe out these pests. Spray the chemical on the afflicted locations of your home. It is also recommended that you spray the dirt around your house because some termite types build their nests underground. Make sure that you follow the directions written on the label of the spray chemical before you use it. Do not breathe it in and do not dilute it. Stay away from the sprayed locations for a few hours in order to avoid breathing in the fumes unintentionally.
