7 Ways To Remove Termites In Your Home

Naturally, termites being pests, there are several ways of treating their infestation at home. Normally the three factors that will determine the method used to exterminate them will be the type of termites in question, the level of infestation you may be suffering from and lastly the location of the said termites will also be considered.

Here is a list of the 7 most effective and efficient ways of getting rid of termites at home;

1) Fumigation
In essence, this is the most effective way and is indeed the most serious way of getting rid of termites. It is generally used to get rid of serious dry wood termite infestations. It does require the home to evacuated then taped before being fumigated; the home needs to be evacuated for at least 2 -5 days as the gases used for fumigation are usually toxic and deadly. Because the gas used usually penetrates the wood structures, fumigation tends to be quite effective and permanent; it is also more expensive than most methods.

2) Baiting
This is the usually the least toxic method used to exterminate termites even though it has been known to be the most effective as it tends to kill the entire colony of termites at home. One inserts tubes with termite baiting in the grounds around the house, immediately the termites will fall for the bait and start eating it they will be killed by it; this method does not rely on killing termites on the surface only. One should keep on monitoring the bait from time to time. Professionals can help in placing the traps so as to enhance chances of success.

3) Liquid Treatment
There are several liquid treatments available in the market; these liquids are injected into the soil that surrounds the slabs or foundations where the termites live. The liquids in use vary in terms of the level of toxicity and the odor levels. The different liquid chemicals available can either be pyrethroids or even organophosphates. It is important to consult with qualified pest professionals on the best methods to use as each liquid has its advantages and disadvantages. 

4) Borate Treatment
This is an ideal method to adopt for newly constructed homes or houses that are being repaired or refurbished. The borate is usually applied to the wood being used for construction directly. Because termites are unable to digest wood but do rely on some protozoa in their tract to break it down and remove for them the nutrients; using sodium borate is very effective as it kills these important protozoa once it gets into the termites digestive system; slowly killing the termites through starvation.

5) Use of Worms
There are some living worms called nematodes which can eat termites from the inside out, they can thus kill all the termites in your home easily. It is a good method if the infestation is still small and constrained to a small area. Once the worm has been eaten by the termite, it can eat the termite from the inside. Once the termite dies; over 100,000 nematodes can emerge from it and seek a new host from the remaining termite colony.

6) Using Biological Products
Even though it is not one of the most popular methods, the use of biological products such as natural fungus can be placed in appropriate places so as to infect the termites. This infection is bound to spread very fast within the colony; exterminating the entire colony within a very short period of time. It usually poses very minimal risks to other users or the environment. The input of professionals is also necessary at this point as the biological product to be used will depend on type of termite in question.

7) Use a repellent 
You can also use a repellent to create a barrier around the infected home; this will not in itself kill the already present termites around your home but will keep away other new entrants from attacking your home. It also prevents the already present termites from leaving the home; because they are now unable to leave the premises, chances are that they will dehydrate after some time and then die. This method is quite slow and the results may not be as spectacular as can be seen in other available methods; but when it does succeed, there is a very limited chance that re-infestation of the home will occur.

All in all it is important for anyone interested in exterminating the termite menace from his or her home to consult a pest control professional or company about the best method to adopt, the average cost and how long the method will take. One should also consult because pest control involves the use of dangerous and poisonous chemicals.