Termite Removal:
How to Get Rid of Termites in Your Home
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Homeowners often have to deal with a number of different types of infestations. Bed bugs, termites, spiders and cockroaches often infest our homes.
Of all the pests that we face, termites are the most damaging. They are considered the most troublesome because by the time we come to know about the infestation, considerable damage is already done.
So, according to the termite experts at Palm Beach County Pest Control, it is important to learn how to identify the different signs of termites infestation. Our exterminator Palm Beach suggest that property owners should keep a lookout for the following:
- Termite shelter mud tubes originating from the ground
- Termite frass(droppings) in and around the home
- Wooden flooring that is sagging
- Windows and doors that are getting stuck
- Piles of wings left behind by swarms
- Pinpoint holes in dry walls
- Maze-like patterns on furniture
“Of all the pests that we face, termites are the most damaging. They are considered the most troublesome because by the time we come to know about the infestation, considerable damage is already done.”
Natural Ways to Get Rid of Termites
Once you have identified that you have a termite infestation in your home, you must immediately take steps to control it. Here are some highly recommended natural methods to get rid of termites from your homes:
- Cardboard trap: Termites feed on cellulose and cardboard is full of cellulose. Place a damp piece of cardboard near the infested area. Termites will smell the cellulose in the damp cardboard and collect on top of it. You can then pick up the piece of cardboard and discard it far away from your home or treat it with some natural insecticide. Repeat the process till no termite is left.
- Sunlight: Termites thrive in damp and dark places. Exposure to sunlight can kill them. If you suspect a piece of furniture has termites, place it in the sun and you will get rid of the termites. If you see a termite nest on a tree in your yard, trim the bushes around it to expose it to as much sunlight as possible.
- Orange oil: Orange oil contains d-limonene, a compound that’s deadly for termites. This method is also a great deterrent as termites will not go to the areas where they can smell orange oil.
- Neem oil: Neem oil is also a good natural remedy for termites. When ingested by the termites, this oil has the desired effect. However, you must use neem oil numerous times for it to be effective.
“The warm and humid weather in Palm Beach, Florida, makes is very attractive to pests like termites to invade our homes.”
- Heat or cold treatments: Extreme hot and cold temperatures are equally damaging for termites. During the heat treatment, infested wood is treated to the extremely hot air of up to 140 degrees. During cold treatment, the infested wood is exposed to cold temperatures of 15 degrees for at least four days.
- Vinegar: Vinegar is also known to be very effective in termite infestation removal. A mixture of vinegar and lemon juice, when sprayed on the infested area, will help get rid of termites. Repeated action over a period of days is essential for this method to be effective.
- Parasitic nematodes: Introducing parasitic roundworms to a termite colony is an effective measure to get rid of the infestation. Once these nematodes enter a host, they release bacteria, which kill the host.
Call Us Today!
The warm and humid weather in Palm Beach, Florida, makes is very attractive to pests like termites to invade our homes. Our Palm Beach County exterminators specialize in providing termite treatment services for new and existing homes.
Call our termite control Palm Beach County Pest Control technicians for a thorough inspection of your home. Our pest control Palm Beach County experts are regularly trained in the latest and most modern techniques for pest removal. Our termite control Palm Beach County services are not only the most effective, they are also very cost-effective.
Contact us today to book an inspection.