Archive for the 'Termite control' Category

What type of termite treatment is more effective?

Subterranean termite problems are still treated with liquid chemicals, because other alternative methods have not reached mainstream adoption. In order to understand termite treatment better, it’s helpful to understand the main strategies employed. Generally speaking, there are two main categories of termite treatment methods (that employ termite chemicals): conventional treatment and perimeter treatment. In order [...]

Termite mud tubes

Termite mud tubes (or simply, termite tubes) are a very common mode by which termites use to travel across exposed terrain. The pictures below show what they look like. These tubes are frequently made of mud/dirt and/or termite droppings, and are one of the common signs of termites, especially in places where termites are found [...]

Termite control using termite bait stations

Termite control is quite easy to carry out, depending on the system you use, and how early you detect the termites. The most effective termite control methods involve detecting termites early on, and then baiting them to eat poison laced feed. Its principles are simple, but highly effective in preventing termites from getting into a [...]

Termite control basics

There are several methods of termite control treatment which can be carried out, but basically there are only 3 methods which boil down to 1) Prevention or stopping termites from taking hold at the very onset 2) Drilling method carried out when the premises are already infested by termites 3) Baiting method, which is carried [...]