Termites

Botanical oils, which contain a d-limonene component, have very similar properties for termite extermination, control and repelling. They have recently turned out to be the highly effective essential oils for termite control. Due to their active ingredient, they were … [Read more...] about Can essential oils be used as natural termite repellents for wood pest control?

Subterranean termites eat only wooden products as their diet consists of cellulose containing materials. Subterranean termite worker caste has a unique symbiotic digestive system, which can process only lignocellulose. Only they can stomach the basic cellulose structure of a tree … [Read more...] about What do subterranean termites consume: wood, grass, concrete or something else?

Subterranean termite's scientific name is Rhinotermitidae, genus Reticulitermes, Coptotermes and Heterotermes. Subterranean termite species are the most destructive for wooden constructions. They are serious wood pests or destructors. What they need for activity are readily … [Read more...] about Subterranean termite types in the USA: native and brought

Fumigation for termite treatment is a 99-100% efficient way of extermination. Fumigation chemicals for termites, which are applied for this method, are sulfuryl fluoride (Vikane-gas) and methyl bromide gas (Bromo-gas). In some countries fumigants as carbon disulfide, … [Read more...] about Fumigation is an effective treatment for termites

There are different drywood termite types or species in the USA. Among them the most common and widely-spread are Western Drywood Termites (light and dark), Light Southeastern Drywood Termites, West Indian Drywood Termites. These wood pests consume wooden products of all types, … [Read more...] about Drywood Termite Species widely-spread in the USA

Termitoidae is a drywood termite scientific name. Drywood termite types choose warm places for habitat. They can be easily found in the south of the U.S. According to the drywood termite map, they occupy the territory from state of Virginia southward to Florida, then alongside … [Read more...] about Drywood termite identification and ways of termite elimination

Subterranean Termites are widely spread in the USA. There are 9 types of Subterranean termites in Florida, Texas, California, Arisona and other states. These pests are serious timber destructors. Damage from their activity is evaluated millions of dollars. Their colonies can … [Read more...] about What is the best treatment for subterranean termites?

Once faced the problem of termite infestation, you must start elimination measures immediately. There are two ways to follow: termite extermination by professional pest control service and termite treatment diy. To distingush the range of contamination and termite damage is very … [Read more...] about Professional pest control company against termites

Borate is a mineral salt of boric acid. The active component is boron. This substance is mined from the earth and applied mostly for industrial purposes. Another substance from boron is Sodium borate or borax. It is officially called orthoborate or disodium octaborate … [Read more...] about Boric acid, borate or borax insecticides to control and eliminate termites

Have you found that your house and yard are infested by termites? It is a real trouble to face. Do not wait a minute and start termite treatment immediately! Call an insect exterminator to get rid of the problem. If you want to spend some of your time and save money, the best way … [Read more...] about How to get rid of different termites on your own