Termite Control Do’s and Don’ts
A Quick Guide for Proper Termite Extermination
Termite extermination is not just applied chemical and kill, there’s more to know about termite control and prevention. From using pesticides to materials that can discourage termites, termite control has its own do’s and don’ts.
Because termite control is quite complicated, here’s a list of what to do:
Regular House Inspection
If you recently have done some termite control, then you should know that it may not be enough to kill all the termites and it’s a bad idea to assume that they’re gone forever. And if you haven’t experienced having termites before, it may be because you just can’t see them.
Most of the time, termites are out of sight. And you only notice them when things are almost beyond fixing because a lot of termite activity happens inside wooden parts of your house or underground. They don’t show up unless they’re breeding more to expand. So know that once you see termites, the damage has been done. So, to be on the safe side, just have your house regularly inspected.
Wood Maintenance
If you have a lot of wooden items in your house, it’s possible that termites will return. Prevent this by using wood that termites hate like cedar, juniper or redwood. Termites absolutely hate the taste and smell of these kinds of wood. Remove any dead wood around your house since they’re like a welcoming mat for termites. Always keep the wooden parts of your house well maintained to keep those irritating bugs away.
Now that you know what you should do to minimize termite infestations, below is a list of what you should not do.
Outdoor Pesticides
Never use outdoor pesticides inside your house. There’s a reason why it’s called “outdoor” pesticides and why it’s strictly for that use only. The level of toxicity of outdoor pesticides is so high that using them inside your house can be very hazardous to your health. This is also why you need to leave the house while doing pest control. You can never be too careful.
Assuming One Pesticide Work for All Pests
There are pesticides that can only work for some pests. Insecticides, for example, doesn’t work on termites, unless it’s also designed to do so. Most of the time, these insecticides are made to kill ants, mosquitoes, flies, and cockroaches. So, always check the product to see if they are designed to kill termites.
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