Despite what the DIY articles and some dubious termite control outfits claim, there is no such thing as a single permanent lifetime solution that will keep termites out of your home forever. Termites are among the hardiest of insects and getting rid of them is never easy. A common complaint among homeowners is that they had a termite treatment done 5 or 10 years ago and never had a problem after that until termites suddenly made an appearance once again. They should not be surprised, nothing lasts forever. It is also possible that the termites they now see have been around for a long time, doing serious unseen damage while they relaxed thinking that the old treatment would never need to be repeated.

 

Termite Control Treatments 

Unless proactive means are deployed to prevent termites from entering a home, they most likely will enter sooner or later. They feed off cellulose materials, in other words, wood, and will eventually find their way to wherever their food exists. In the past, a chemical called chlorodane was used to kill termites in houses. Because this chemical was found to contaminate groundwater, its use was banned in the 1980s. For safety reasons, chemicals used for termite control were repellents that drove the insects away but did not kill them. Because the termites remained near the structure, there was no way of knowing when they would find a way to return. 

Today repellents have been replaced by a number of environmentally safe chemicals that kill the termites instead of merely driving them off.  However, there are some instances where it may be unsafe to use chemicals such as in the vicinity of people who are unwell, infants, those with allergies or when tenting is not an option for whatever reason. In such cases, there are now nonchemical options that can be applied, including the use of microwaves to kill the termites. Termite control experts will know which option is best for each home and family so that the menace of termites is removed. 

There is a simple way to keep your home and your family protected from termites now and for years to come. Call in a professional termite control company that has the experience, knowledge, and materials to remove these pests effectively and ensure that they do not return for a very long time. The best companies will have a wide range of termite control solutions so that the one that is right for your home can be chosen. A company that is sure of the quality of its work will also offer you a multi-year full structure warranty on its services so that you can relax and enjoy your home for many years to come with the knowledge that it is now safe from termite damage. A repeat treatment at the end of the warranty period will keep the protection going. There is no single permanent way of getting rid of termites, but by taking this route, your home will be safe and will remain so in the future.