subject: Do You Know If There Are Termites In Your Home? [print this page] There are few people in the world that adore termites or roaches. In fact, many people are afraid of these creatures and get chills just from the mention of them. How many people are aware that in the United States subterranean termites cause nearly $1 billion in damage each year? The good news is that you can protect your home, business or other buildings from these voracious pests and prevent the construction of new termite colonies.
One of the most important advances in termite control technology in the last fifty years has just been introduced and it can completely destroy any underground termite colony. This is good news for the more than 2 million home owners that have termite damage every year. Termites can be found everywhere, devouring beams from East Coast to West Coast and all that land in between. For the most part, you will never see these critters. These colonies are built in areas where the soil is warm and moist and a steady source of wood is nearby. The latest technological breakthrough employs a three step process to find and destroy any subterranean nests.
The first step is to locate the main nest for the termite colony, which is tough because termite nests are usually spread out over a wide area, and it's hard to find that critical, central site. The second step uses a special bait that's been tested by a lot of commercial companies and universities, and shown to be effective in the elimination of the entire colony. This bait actually ends up restricting the growth or development of termites. The last step in the overall process is maintaining continuous observation for signs of new colony infestations. Additionally, this new system is not as invasive as the usual barrier remedies. You won't have to drill holes in your floors or foundations with this system. There's also less interference with your yard, since there's little need to remove shrubs.
It is impossible to guarantee the absolute removal of all termites. There are just so many ways they can get into your home, whether it is concrete, brick, or stucco. The can squeeze through small cracks in the foundation, make their way through expansion joints, climb up through plumbing fixtures, or come in on the other wooden parts of your home. Once they are inside, they make their way around the interior of your walls looking for food. It is unusual for you to see them, so they could be in the walls of you home for a very long time before you realize that you have an infestation.
Happily, this new system can find and destroy these invaders. The system is surprisingly inexpensive and will give you great value for your money because of the ongoing protection you receive. The base stations will be placed around the exterior of you home in a patter that will ensure your protection. There are many conventional methods of termite treatment that call for harsh chemicals to be sprayed throughout the house, but the new plan is different as it uses very little active ingredient and only does so when one of the stations is active.
This method of containing the bait in small stations means there is less danger to people or other animals. The stations come with a lid structure that will make the child resistant. During the initial termite removal, the home is checked every two to four weeks by a professional exterminator. After they have finished the initial monitoring, the number of visits will drop off as necessary.
