What chemicals are typically used to control termites?
There are two traditional classes in use today — organophosphates and synthetic pyrethroids. Both are effective and will protect your home when used properly. Your inspector should explain these differences to you. In addition, a new category of non-repellant termiticides has achieved a very high level of performance in eliminating termite infestation. Because of its non-repellant nature, termites move through the treated soil picking up an effective dose. Subsequent contact with the other termite colony members helps transfer the dose to other colony members and accelerate population reduction. What is the best way to totally eliminate Drywood termites? By fumigation. Unlike partial spot treatments, fumigation completely eliminates Drywood termites from your home. How do subterranean termites get into a house? Very easily. All they need is an opening 1/64 inches wide. They may enter directly from their colony in the soil to the wood of your house. They usually commute daily between t
