What treatment methods are commonly used to combat termites?
Subterranean termites are treated using the methods and procedures listed on the product label. Drywood termites are commonly treated using fumigation, wood removal or borate products for spot applications. When fumigation is performed, a certified applicator for the pest company must be present at the time the gas is released into the house and when the house is released for occupancy following the fumigation and proper aeration. A technician licensed to do termite work with the advice of a certified applicator can perform a treatment for Subterranean termites without the Certified Applicator being present.
Subterranean termites are treated using the methods and procedures listed on the product label. You have basically three treatment methods, Pre-Treatments, this is treating the soil prior to the home being built, Post Treatment, this is a treatment after the final grading or any time after construction, fumigation, this method is normally use for Drywood Termites wood removal or borate products for spot applications. When fumigation is performed, a certified applicator for the pest company must be present at the time the gas is released into the house and when the house is released for occupancy following the fumigation and proper aeration. A technician licensed to do termite work with the advice of a certified applicator can perform a treatment for Subterranean termites without the Certified Applicator being present.
