• Three Effective Ways to Kill Termites Naturally

    Termites can be both beneficial and destructive. If we look at it in the environmental perspective, termites are actually of great help in clearing out fallen trees and those insignificant rotten stumps. Otherwise stated, termites can be of great help to the environment. However, the same cannot be said to be true if we talk about termites eating away our homes. These little devils can cause massive damage if they are left unchecked and if we don't take immediate measures to exterminate the same. So, how exactly do we exterminate the termite colonies?

     

    Probably the most convenient way is to hire the service of a pest control company. Although they may come with a price tag, you can be assured that they are well-equipped to do the task. You can check out this website MyTermiteTreatmentCosts.com (source) for more helpful information on termite treatment cost.

     

    While termite companies can deliver the task for you, there are also other effective ways how to get rid of termites naturally. Of course this would be great for those who want to skip the option of hiring the professionals and those where termite infestation has not come to an alarming state. Otherwise, you should leave it to the professionals to handle extensive termite infestation. So what are the effective ways to kill termites naturally?

     

    Cardboard Trap.

     

    Cardboard trap contains cellulose, a substance which termites find to be very alluring. Simply put the cardboard trap near the infested area and the little pests will come swarming in the cardboard. Once they are trapped, you can remove the cardboard and simply burn it off.

     

    Heat Treatment.

     

    Termites die off when they are exposed to extreme temperature. You can do this heat treatment by simply exposing the area to sunlight. If there are termites nesting underground, you can dig up the area so as to expose them to heat. If there are termites indoors and there is no way to expose the area to sunlight, then you can simply pour boiling water into the infested area. Water will drown the termites and extreme heat will eventually cause their death.

     

    Parasitic Nematodes.

     

    Parasitic or beneficial nematodes are little worms used to kill garden pests. They feed on microscopic creatures and cause the death of their host. For this, the host will be the termite larva itself.

     

    Boric Acid.

     

    Boric acid serves as an insecticide that can effectively exterminate termites. Many studies have been conducted and results have shown that the said substance has the ability to kill insects including cockroaches, ants and termites.

     

    Also equally important is to know how to prevent termites from coming back and causing yet damage. Now that you have successfully exterminated the termite colonies infesting your home, the next best thing is to undertake steps to prevent another infestation. Most professionals would recommend using citrus-based products to do the task. Although it doesn't kill termites, the smell of citrus drives termites away, thus making it a very effective termite prevention tool.

     

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