Today, all pest control companies that are doing liquid temite chemical applications use smaller gas powered or electric powered sprayers. In fact, most of these sprayers deliver less pressure than a standard water hose!
For the Do It Yourselfer - to spot treat with termite insecticides, you don't need expensive equipment. In fact, most liquid termite chemicals can be applied with a few simple tools readily available from your local hardware store.
Of course in more complex termite infestations, the services of a professional should be obtained. However, if you want to do it yourself, we've put together a simple strategy that makes the job easy. Most termiticide labels have specific instructions on how to perform treatments along foundation areas. Termiticide labels have specific instructions on how to perform treatments below cement or slab foundations.
Hammer Drill. You can rent hammer drills from any tool rental center. You may also want to rent a ground fault interrupter GFI. The GFI is a small box that the drill plugs into. The GFI then plugs into any V wall plug. GFI's are especially useful when drilling inside slab foundations near plumbing lines. If the drill bit contacts any metal in the slab, it will cut off electricity to the drill and save the drill bit , not to mention plumbing lines, post tension cables, rebar, etc.
Make sure that you test the GFI prior to use by touching the tip of the drill to any grounded metal object, such as water lines under a sink, etc.. A 2 gallon bucket is used to mix the termiticide so that it can be applied gallons at a time into the drill holes. Many pest companies use this technique in the winter time when their spray rigs are frozen up!
The primary treatment methods are Termidor liquid to eradicate existing termites, Sentricon bait and monitoring, and expanding dry foam and Orkinfoam. Terminix has been tackling pesky termite issues for 90 years. The most effective termite treatment is done by professional pest control companies. Different pest control professionals take different approaches. While many use a combination of termiticide liquid barriers and bait stations, some differ in additional treatments.
For example, Orkin uses foams while Terminix does not. Homeowners can spray termiticides themselves after digging a trench to act as a protective barrier or spray a foam inside the cracks and crevices of their home.
However, the most effective methods will be performed by a professional pest control company. To share feedback or ask a question about this article, send a note to our Reviews Team at reviews thisoldhousereviews.
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Originally published in October , the document was updated in by SPFA, which sought input from pest management professionals and the National Pest Management Association. NPMA ultimately withdrew its support of the document. As of Jan. NPMA was last updated in The changes aim to limit the liability of inspectors and inspection companies using the form, make it easier for consumers to understand treatment recommendations, and give inspectors more options and flexibility in recommending WDI remediation and treatment.
The original wording consistently raised questions from inspectors; the new, more specific wording intends to clarify this. The word was changed to shield PMPs from the responsibility of having to identify such defects, said Fredericks. This lets an inspector recommend that a single deck board damaged by carpenter bees be replaced instead of treated, for example. As for subterranean termites, inspectors should not recommend treatment if evidence of the pest does not exist. They should recommend control measures if live termites are found in, on or under the structure; or if evidence of termites wings, bodies, fecal pellets, kick-out holes, mud tubes, carton nests, staining or damage is found but no documentation of treatment exists to show the infestation was addressed.
Unless a structure is under warranty or covered by a service agreement with a licensed pest control company, treatment may be recommended even if a documented treatment occurred in the past.
An example is when evidence of termites is found and a bait system is in place or documentation of a previous treatment exists, but no service agreement for ongoing termite protection is evident. Fredericks urged PMPs to ask for documentation of treatment and protection in advance of the inspection so it can be referenced as needed in the report.
The second addition to the list is equipment, which could be anything from commercial kitchen appliances to HVAC equipment. Inspectors also may choose to write out a description of the obstruction and inaccessible areas instead of checking boxes on the list. Every structure has obstructed and inaccessible areas and these should be recorded, reminded Fredericks. Signature of Sellers. As before, sellers are required to sign the inspection report, stating they have disclosed all information pertaining to WDI infestation, damage, repair and treatment history of the structure.
The second page of the form is designed to help consumers understand the inspection process, limitations and treatment recommendations. The second paragraph — Treatment Recommendation Guidelines Regarding Subterranean Termites — was completely rewritten.
If no evidence of a previous treatment is documented and evidence of infestation is found, even if no live termites are observed, treatment or corrective action by a licensed pest control company should be recommended. Treatment or corrective action may be recommended if evidence of infestation is observed, and a documented treatment occurred previously, unless the structure is under warranty or covered by a service agreement with a licensed pest control company.
For other Wood Destroying Insects, please refer to the suggested guidelines for added guidance on actions and or treatment. The new paragraph also eliminated the reference to treatment performed within the previous five years. In addition, consumers are advised to refer to suggested guidelines for more information about actions and treatment for WDIs other than termites.
More Information. The old version will not be accepted after Dec. Paper and electronic versions of the form can be purchased from the NPMA website. Training on how to complete the form is available online, as well. Dixon Pest Services, Thomasville, Ga. Action Pest Control, Evansville, Ind. Massey Services, Orlando, Fla. The author is an Ohio-based writer.
There are a number of possible reasons for this, including: Non-repellent termiticides. The highly effective non-repellent termiticides not only reduce retreats but also may have dropped overall termite numbers in the areas where they have been used by destroying all colonies around treated surfaces.
The same argument as for non-repellent termiticides. Perimeter treatments. Non-repellent termiticides also are increasingly used for perimeter treatments for general pests and this use pattern also may be impacting termite populations around treated structures. Natural population cycles. Animal populations tend to be cyclic and termites are likely no exception.
Reduced swarms may only be a temporary condition reflecting a natural low point in termite numbers. Improved termite control. Improved technology for control and inspections, better training and tougher regulations have improved control to the extent that both retreats and swarms are down significantly in previously treated homes. For the study, SPF foam was applied to shelter tubes at locations 0 and 20; and on the sill, joist header and beams at locations 5, 15, 25 and A diagram of the crawlspace from the building floor plan with blue lines delimiting the interior foundation walls that define the crawl, green lines approximate distances in feet of the crawlspace foundation and the red line indicates the location of doorway providing access to the crawlspace.
The location numbers discussed in the report are posted in white boxes in red with Locations 0 and 20 on the hollow block wall in the southeast and southwest corners, respectively, and Locations 5, 15, 25 and 30 on the joists and joist headers on the south and west walls, respectively.
The author is a frequent contributor to PCT. Two additional items were added to the list of potential obstructions to inspection. If you are looking for termite control in Tulsa that truly works, you can count on our team of pest control experts to get rid of termites in your home once and for all! We serve Tulsa, Broken Arrow , and the surrounding areas. Contact us to learn more about what we can do to make your home a better and safer place for you today.
Call us at or contact us online to schedule termite control services in Tulsa! Our team uses Termidor because it is the best-quality termiticide on the market. We apply the product around the foundation of your home by trenching the soil. In concrete areas, where trenching is not an option, drilling is used to create a strong barrier to keep termites out.
Guardian Angel Exterminating offers the highest quality products and outstanding service for termite pest control in Tulsa. Most pest control companies inspect your home after the initial treatment. We go a step further by applying additional layers of protection with each annual termite inspection.
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