Top Pest Control Methods: Termite Removal Without Tents
Termite Removal Without Tents
As we all know, it's impossible to keep insects out of homes, offices and other structures, especially pests like termites that consume materials commonly used by people to construct buildings and objects. Many property owners and renters believe that tent fumigation is the only way to stop infestations. Yet, other more cost-effective and safer methods exist. Read on to learn more about termite removal without tenting...
Why Are Termites So Destructive?
All termites love to eat plant cellulose. People typically encounter three types based on different environments (i.e., damp wood, drywood and subterranean). Damp wood termites prefer high-humidity and moisture areas, drywood termites prefer dry and old wood structures, and subterranean termites proliferate underground.
Termites build colonies that focus on food collection and territory expansion. They tunnel through shrubs, trees and other plants. They also attack cellulose-containing indoor and outdoor objects and structures like tables, decks, porches, stairs, furniture, foundations, attics, basements, floors, and walls.
Over time, the tunneling process buckles, warps and even collapses materials. Common signs of an infestation include discarded wings, visible galleries and tunnels, and material pellets. A simple tap against any supposedly solid surface that creates a hollow sound usually indicates the presence of termites.
What Treatments Work Best?
In the past, pest control specialists eliminated termites primarily by tenting a structure and releasing chemicals as gas fumes. In recent years, experts have realized that this method is often overkill. Additionally, fumigation disrupts the lives of homeowners and business owners too much by forcing them to perform extensive preparation and clean-up work.
Tent fumigation works best when termites take over a structure completely in all areas or when dealing with complex structures like apartment buildings. For example, an exterminator might need to fumigate apartment rooms, whole apartments or the entire building.
Modern pest control experts also offer smarter, targeted tentless spot treatment methods that work much more quickly and efficiently than fumigation. After a thorough inspection to determine the locations of termites, an exterminator pushes eco-friendly termiticides in liquid injection, foam expansion, and other forms directly into galleries, tunnels, cracks and other openings where termites travel.
Spot treatments work best in early detection scenarios as an intervention that eliminates existing termites and prevents further colony spread and damage. For example, an exterminator might spot-treat a piece of furniture, a wooden beam, or a room.
Are There Any Downsides to Spot Treatments?
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Of course, as with all pest control methods, tentless termite removal has limitations. For example, an exterminator might miss a colony or eggs, which can result in future infestations. That said, experienced pest control technicians have the knowledge, skills and training to appropriately inspect and locate termite colonies and nests. They understand how termites move throughout structures and where these pests are most likely to go.
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Pest control technicians also do more than treat specific spots. They teach property owners to recognize and fix problem areas that attract termites and help colonies thrive, such as leaking gutters, standing basement water, cracks and gaps that provide pests entry points, and old stumps and wood piles. They also offer repeat scheduled inspections.
Stop the Destruction Caused by Termite Spread
Tentless spot treatments safely and effectively eliminate and control termites. Our experienced team can evaluate your specific infestation and create a custom plan. Act now before a colony spreads and forces the use of tented fumigation measures. Call us for more information about our pest control methods or to schedule a consultation.
