Termites Treatment – Are You Aware of Alternatives?
Most of us are familiar with termites treatment involving fumigation and insecticides. But not many of us are aware of some alternatives to these much maligned methods of extermination which are said to threaten the health of people and pets and pose environmental risks. This article will explore a few acceptable alternatives which may not be familiar to many of us.
Boric acid is one such application. It is dissolved in water and then painted on the affected area. Generally considered a preventive measure, it can help to control population of the colony. It may even keep an existing colony not only from growing but also from moving on to another location and this suggests that since the creatures life cycle is interrupted, they will eventually die off. However, most experts discount the value of this method as effective in getting rid of a large colony.
Microwaves is another rather recent method of getting rid of pesky insects. Best used for small infestations confined to a particular area, this method shoots rays into the wall or wood killing the insects in two to three days.
Freezing is also sometimes used. Like microwaves, this process is effective in the early stages of infestations and where the problem is confined to small areas. Liquid nitrogen is pumped or sprayed into the affected areas, often through the tunnels constructed by the termites. Walls and insects are frozen, the former forever and the latter only for a brief time.
For larger colonies which are confined to a small area, electricity can be used. Electro-guns shoot high voltage electricity into the habitat of the colony. And finally, for large colonies in a large space, heat treatment should be considered, and in fact, in some states it is the only lawful alternative to fumigation where a large portion of the house is infected.
Don’t let termites ruin your house. Learn how to kill termites visit us at http://termites-treatment.com
