Termites 101 - Treatment

Bait stations and soil treatment offer the most targeted approach. On average, termite treatment lasts about five years, though treatments applied directly to wood may last up to 10. Termite bait stations last for a maximum of one year and require annual maintenance and a commitment to regular monitoring by a pest control professional. Bait stations can be a worthwhile investment for long-term termite control; they eliminate entire colonies by targeting termites that feed on the bait and share it with others.

For the fastest and most effective termite eradication, liquid termiticides or fumigation are the most powerful options. Termidor SC is widely considered the most effective termiticide available to the public.

10 Best Home Remedies to Get Rid of Termites

1. Neem Oil, a naturally occurring pesticide found in seeds from the neem tree, has been used for hundreds of years to control pests and diseases.
2. Clove Oil, a natural termite repellent and insecticide, works by disrupting their respiratory and nervous systems.
3. Orange Oil. Termites must come into contact with the oil for it to be effective, so this is not a long-term solution.
4. White Vinegar contains acetic acid, which disrupts termites’ delicate exoskeletons and dehydrates them.
5. Diatomaceous Earth.
6. Boric Acid.
7. Petroleum Jelly contains phenol, an insect repellent. Or use Aloe Vera, which will cover and suffocate termites.
8. Salt Remedy. Dig a groove around the perimeter of your home approximately six inches deep and fill it with rock salt, then water. It serves as a temporary barrier and kills some of the termites. Be cautious; rock salt can also harm your soil and any plants that soak up the salt water.
9. Boiling Water: This method will only kill those termites that come into contact with the water, and this treatment is neither permanent nor completely effective against an entire colony.
10. Beneficial Nematodes are natural predators of subterranean termites. They are one of the best ways to get rid of termites naturally.

Termites cause approximately five billion dollars in property damage each year within the United States. The adage rings true: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.