TERMITES AND TERMITE CONTROL Everyone worries about termites. If you are a homeowner and have yet taken steps to prevent or control termite infestation, you may be wondering "Is there anything I can do myself for termites, before calling in the pros?" At DoMyOwnPestControl.Com, we have put together a whole slew of How-To pages for termite treatments, prevention measures, and home inspection. We do not recommend self-performed termite treatments for everyone. There are many different factors that contribute to a termite infestation, and sometimes what is really needed is the experience of a professional pest control operator. However, only you can decide if which route is right for you.
Articles on Termite Control
1. Do Your Own Termite Control - Find out whether do-it-yourself termite work is right for you by recognizing situations that are conducive to do-it-yourself treatments, versus that pose a greater challenge for termite treatments. This article includes an outline of what to do for existing infestations, and preventative treatments. 2. How to Choose a Professional Termite Company- You have decided to call in the pros or maybe you have started your own treatments but needs some back up. These pointers will help you choose a company you can trust. 3. Do Your Own Subterranean Termite Inspection at Home- Every good termite treatment program begins with a thorough inspection to determine trouble spots. Find out how. This article includes a list of the most common signs of termite infestation. 4. Termite baiting is a fairly simple process and can be used as a tool to monitor termite activity early on before infestations flare up. Installing bait stations around your home provide excellent control when combined with a barrier/soil treatment. The following articles will assist you in successful termite baiting: Termite Baiting Systems, Firstline and Advance termite baiting systems, Do Your Own Termite Baiting, Advantages and Disadvantages of Termite Baiting 5. Barrier/ Soil Treatments for Termite Control- Discusses how to do your own preventative barrier and soil treatments both pre- and post-construction, using products like Timbor, Termidor, and Cyper WP. Soil treatments form a barrier to prevent termites from entering your home through gaps, cracks, crawl spaces, or wooden elements in the foundation. 6. What to Do When Termites Infest Your Furniture- Hey, wait a second! That's YOUR armchair! - What you can do to reclaim your recliner when Drywood Termites or other wood-destroying insects take over the sitting room.
Termite Identification
Learn more about your pesky opponents' savvy ways by reading up on some basic identification and biology: 1. Subterranean Termite ID & Biology 2. Drywood Termite ID & Biology 3. Dampwood Termite ID & Biology
How Do I Get Rid of Termites?
There are three common termite species, and each is slightly different. Refer to our specific termite control pages for detailed information on how to control and get rid of the ones that plague you. 1. How to Get Rid of Subterranean Termites 2. How to Get Rid of Drywood Termites 3. How to Get Rid of Dampwood Termites
Recommended Products for Soil/ Barrier Treatments:
- Cyper TC (Demon TC) Termiticide
Cypermethrin based product that acts as a repellant termiticide to control subterranean termite infestations. 5 Year Residual.
- Phantom Termiticide Insecticide
Kills termites by ingestion and contact. Powerful insecticide for ants and cockroaches.
- Termidor SC
Termidor SC is one of the most effective termiticides and ant control products available today.
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