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If you've got a termite infestation, you will want to get it under control immediately. Termites can cause severe structural and foundation damage to your home, that is incredibly expensive and sometimes impossible to repair. If you need to clear up an infestation, but you're not sure what to do, check out the information on this page to learn how to get rid of termites.
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Fighting Termites with Termidor
This video discusses the importance of hiring a professional to get rid of your termite problem. One reason for this is that any home remedies used will likely just disrupt the shelter tube, or nest, and the termites will simply move to another area of your home. This video explains the process professionals use to eliminate termites with the chemical Termidor. They will put up a barrier around your home, and then drill through the concrete. Next, they will pump the chemical into the ground. When the termites work their way through it, they transfer the chemical to the nest, killing all the termites off. -
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Step 1: Detection
- Detecting a termite infestation can be tricky, but there are a few methods you can employ to find out if you've got a termite problem.
- Structural, hollowed-out wood damage
- Termite droppings
- Droppings will be small, and reddish-brown or black.
- Spotting actual termites coming from infested areas
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Step 3: Prevention
- Once you've gotten rid of the infestation, you will want to take several steps toward prevention of another infestation.
- Control outdoor leaksl from hoses and faucets.
- Clean gutters.
- Repair gutter leaks.
- Take precautions to keep your basement dry.
- Sealing
- Dehumidifier
- Make sure all outside entrances are covered or sealed off.
- Keep wood off the ground, so it does not get damp.
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Conclusion
- When it comes to termites, prevention is half the battle. If you take precautions before an infestation starts, you already have a leg up. However, infestations do occur, even when you've done your best to prevent against them. Location of the infestation is the first step, and then you will want to treat the problem through fumigation, baiting, wood or liquid spray treatments. If damage has been done to your home or its foundation, have a professional make repairs immediately, so you don't face any big surprises later.
