Do you have termites in your house? If your answer is yes, you know what to do (hint – contact a termite control professional). If your answer is no then we have to talk further. Most people assume that their house is free of termites just because they have never spotted them with their own eyes. If your answer is based on this visual evidence then we will have to remind you that termite infestations even in severe stages are rarely spotted by the residents. There are instances where the termite infestation has reached a level that affects the structural integrity without being spotted by the residents. Annual termite inspections can save your house from termite infestations. When professionals spot the termite infestation, they examine it and recommend suitable termite treatment methods like fumigation services or liquid treatments. Know more about annual inspections and their importance by reading this blog.

Why Are Annual Termite Inspections Important?

Termites are tiny, sneaky creatures who can hide their trail well. Thus, as mentioned before you might not be aware of these little creatures eating away your house slowly until it is too late.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the US residents spend close to 2 billion dollars on Formosan termite (a type of termite) control and damage alone. Thus, if you do not want to spend your hard-earned money on the repairs, then you should schedule regular termite inspections for your house.

Though finding the termite infestations is hard, the professionals with their experience will know where to look. There are certain places like attics and basements where termites are likely to infest. With the right tools, the termite control professional would identify the infestation during the early stages and treat it immediately.

Usually, when a property is sold, the buyer checks for termite infestation. When you are trying to sell your property and there is a termite infestation then the market price can go down drastically since termite treatments can get expensive in severe cases. Thus, having annual termite inspections will ensure that your property is sold at the best price.

The cost of an annual termite inspection is much less when compared to the money you will need to spend in case of termite damage. In some cases, the supporting structures of the houses like the beams or columns might be damaged and replacing them can cost you a lot. Thus, make sure you do not skip the annual termite inspections.

Top 5 Termite Treatments of 2021

How Many Years Do Termite Treatments Last?

The period to which the treatments last depend on the type of termite treatment employed. Generally, termite treatments are expected to last from one to five years but it might differ with the type of treatment and the company which does it. Here are some of the popular termite treatments and their lasting period.

Liquid Treatment Method

Liquid termite treatment involves boring holes in the ground around the structure and saturating the soil with termiticides. This is expected to create a barrier for the termites to stay away from the structure. The termites within the property would not be able to return to the colonies beyond the barrier and would die of dehydration.

But liquid barrier method might not work in urbanized areas where the houses are clustered together. Liquid termite treatments are expected to last up to five years and in ideal cases, it might be effective even for seven to eight years.

Fumigation Services

This method is opted for in case of severe infestation or infestations in multiple places. The whole building is covered with a tarp and filled with gas-based termiticide. Meanwhile, the residents should stay out of the place for several days since the gas might be harmful to health.

Termite control companies usually do not provide much warranty for fumigation services since a wide space is involved and there is an increased risk of the termite infestation returning.

Baiting Systems

Baits are cylindrical stations that contain a combination of cellulose and termiticide placed in strategic points around the structure to be treated. Termites are lured in by the cellulose present in the baits, eat them and then spread the poison to the remaining termites in the colonies too. This way baiting systems aim at destroying the whole colony of termites.

The baiting stations must be maintained and restocked regularly and it is usually done on an annual basis.

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Getting rid of termites might be hard but we are professionals at the job. We are confident to the point of offering a three-year full-structure warranty with our microwave system treatment and tent fumigation services. We will also provide you with an annual maintenance warranty which can be transferred when you decide to sell your property. Want to know more? Visit us at https://hitechtermite.com/