Advice From Defender Termite and Pest Management on Effective Termite Control.
Termites in your home or business are a serious problem. They can damage your floors, ceilings, wooden furniture, and cost you thousands of dollars in repairs. A long-term infestation can even compromise the structure of your building. Ecola Termite and Pest Control Services in California provides expert termite control, rodent control, and pest control services in Northern California. These highly qualified technicians will apply the most effective treatments while preserving the health of you, your family, and your employees.
What do you need to know about proper termite control?
Check For Evidence: If you suspect you have a termite infestation, you need to know what to look for. Defender Termite and Pest Management suggests tapping on wooden pillars, supports, and furniture to listen for hollow sounds. Check wood you suspect may be damaged by probing it to see if it falls apart or easily gives way. Inspect your home for mud trails and fallen wings.
Recognize The Termites: Knowing the type of termite infestation you have will determine which treatment is best to use. The technicians at Defender Termite and Pest Management know that there are two kinds of termites—drywood and subterranean. Drywood termites create nests in wood that is dry and undecayed. They dig large holes in your wood and connect them with smaller tunnels. Subterranean termites live in your home’s wood and the surrounding soil. They use mud tubes to access their food sources, which include wooden decks, fences, trees, and your home.
Pick A Treatment: Drywood termites can be eliminated using patented Ecola Heat*, microwave, electrocution, or borates. You can remove subterranean termites with boric acid or beneficial nematodes—small worms that use the termites as a host and destroy them within 48 hours. Ecola Termite and Pest Control Services uses patented Ecola Heat, borates, electro-gun and microwave to treat for your termite infestation. They can also apply fumigation or foam injection methods to eradicate termites.
Practice Prevention: One way to prevent an infestation is to use lumber that's been treated to be termite resistant when you construct your home. Of course, the professionals at Ecola Termite and Pest Control Services realize this is not an option available to everyone. If your home was constructed without termite-resistant wood, Ecola's team suggests treating the soil around your home. You should also inspect your property on a regular basis to avoid future infestations. Choose Defender Termite and Pest Management when you want environmentally friendly and effective removal of termites, rodents, ants, fleas, and roaches. Call (916) 389- BUGS (2847) to speak to a technician or visit their website for more information about their pest and termite control services.