The use and importance of termite barrier as form of termite treatment
Termites use the cracks in the wall floor interface and foundations to gain access into your home. They also go through telephone lines, along water pipes and electrical conduits. You will not notice their presence for months since they conceal it using traverse behind the wooden structures. They eat the internal part and leave the external part intact thus you will be unable to tell that they are there. It is, therefore, essential to have routine inspections done by the pest management professionals. This aids in the detection of the termites infestation before they cause costly and extensive damage to your house. You can also inspect your house yourself as you conduct regular maintenance chores. An effective inspection is one that detects the presence of termites and in addition, identifies conditions that encourage their activity.
On the discovery of the termites, the next step is termite treatment. There is a wide variety of termite treatments available. In most cases, it involves the injection of termiticide into the foundation walls, the ground next to the foundation and beneath the concrete slabs. It is done by professionals since it requires a certain level of expertise in the operation of specialized equipment and handling of the chemicals.
Termite treatment can be categorized into baits and liquids. Termite treatment liquids are applied to the soil to provide a chemical termite barrier that prevents termites from entering your house. On the other hand, termite baits such as card board, food and paper combined with a lethal slow acting substance are installed in over active mud tubes in doors or below the ground. They gradually decrease the number of the termites once the termites consume them. Physical termite barriers are installed into the foundation during the construction of your home or in your already existent house. They are preventative termite treatments designed to protect the foundation and detect termite activity.
Termite control
Planning – ensure that you do not plan any trees or shrubs too close to your houses foundation. This is because these plants may conceal the termites’ activities and that of other pests. In addition, if the trees or shrubs touch your house they might damage its side and create a point of access for the termites. The trees and shrubs should also be pruned so as to allow for free airflow through the vents of the foundation.
Termite resistant wood aids in decreasing the damage that may be caused by termite infestation. You should, therefore, identify and sort out any structural faults that may lead to termite attacks.
Maintaining your house and environment tidied and clean can aid the entire termite control practice. Dispose of undesirable cardboard or wooden or boxes. Replace the boxes which are wet or soiled with fresh ones. In addition, keeping your garden and lawn well maintained plays an important role in termite control efforts.
Ensure that structural wood is above the ground and does not touch it. This aids in the minimization of the termites access to moisture, shelter and food. The termites require these to thrive.
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