What are the current termite control methods?
Other than the physical barriers that are used in some countries, other chemical termite control methods include the treatment of soil under and around buildings to form protective barriers. This often involves the need to drill numerous holes in flooring and the application of large volumes of chemical. Another option, in countries which still allow it, is a “spot treatment” using arsenic trioxide dusts. The “spot treatment” of termites using normal insecticide liquid sprays is not recommended as this does not control the colony and can lead to greater and longer term damage to the property.
