If you have a suspicion that termites are causing destruction to your home's building materials, you want to act fast in having them eradicated. Termites burrow underground and crawl up toward structures in search of wood to gnaw upon. Here are some steps that aid in removing termites from your property.
Contact A Professional For Assistance
If you are unable to eradicate termites on your own, contacting a professional pest control service in your area is best. Make sure the business you contact specializes in the removal of termites. A worker will be sent to your property to assess its condition and determine where termites are harbored, whether in your home or underground. They will then treat your property using top-grade products to kill off termites in their entirety. It is wise to schedule yearly appointments with the pest control service to protect your land against future outbreaks. They will also provide you with recommendations for you to follow to keep termite problems at bay.
Use Beneficial Nematodes In Your Soil
Head to a local garden shop or check online for services that provide beneficial nematodes to purchase. These small wormlike insects do not cause destruction to plants or your soil, but do cause difficulties for termites. The beneficial nematodes burrow down into the soil and eat termites they find in their paths. This is an organic method of termite removal that you can use on your own.
Install Bait Traps Around Your Home's Perimeter
Termite bait systems are found in home goods stores or via pest control services. They include tubes made from plastic or metal that you insert into the ground. These tubes have small holes within them that allow termites to crawl inside. These kits also include bait that termites enjoy eating. The bait is inserted into the hollow portion at the top of each tube you intend on using around your home.
Place the tubes around the perimeter of your home, with the top portion of each one sticking out of the ground slightly. After the bait is inserted into the tubes, termites wriggle into the hole portion underground to access it. They bring the bait back to their colonies to share with other termites. This bait will then kill the entire colony. Check the contents of the tubing system regularly and add more bait if it disappears. Eventually, the bait will remain, indicating that the termites on your property have perished.
For more information, contact a company such as TORCO™ Termite and Pest Control Company.
