Homeowners face many problems and one among the prominent ones is termite infestation. To properly safeguard your home from the little invaders, a regular termite inspection is important. But what happens when the termite inspector spots a termite infestation in your home? You will be suggested a suitable termite treatment but to consent to it, you need to know about the options. Fumigation termite control and non-fumigation termite control are the two major termite treatments. Know the difference to pick the right one for your home. 

Fumigation Termite Control

Fumigation termite control is used mainly in two instances.

When the Infestation Is in Inaccessible Places

Fumigation termite control is often suggested when the drywood termite infestation is very severe. Drywood termites do not need moisture to survive like subterranean termites and thus infest inaccessible places. 

The drywood termites tend to infest areas like beams, the inside portion of walls, and floorboards. When fumigation termite control is used, the gas used will reach every corner of the house thus effectively eliminating the infestation. The fumigant used will also penetrate the wooden structures on which the termites feast.

When the Infestation Is in Multiple Places

When termite inspection has not been done regularly, it might lead to termite infestation in multiple places in the home. This type of infestation is severe and is hard to get rid of using no-tent methods. 

With fumigation, a tent is erected over the entire structure and it is pumped with gas. The gas permeates every nook and corner of the house thus getting rid of termites in all possible areas. The fumigant used in the method is true gas which will not leave any residue once it is aerated. 

Disadvantages of Fumigation Termite Control

If you are thinking of choosing fumigation termite control for your Bay Area home, then you should also know the drawbacks of the method. 

• You should vacate the home during the treatment and till the gas is fully aerated. This might take about 72 hours. 
• The house requires preparation before the treatment. Removal of pets, plants, food, and all open items is necessary. 
• Disconnection of gas service is necessary before the treatment.
• The tarps used for the tenting can damage the roofs, gutters, and plantation around the house.

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No Tent Termite Control

If you cannot afford to stay away from the house during the treatment or simply do not want to proceed with fumigation termite control, then choose no tent solutions instead. There are several options from which you can select the best one that aligns with your interests. 

Spot Treatment

This method involves drilling holes in the termite-infested area like the walls and floors. The termiticide is then inserted into these holes. This method is less expensive than fumigation and also protects from future infestations. 

Disadvantages

• This method cannot be used when the termites are in inaccessible areas. 
• It is effective only when the infested area is less than 2 square feet. 
• You might need multiple sessions to get rid of the infestation. 

Non-Fumigation Termite Control

In this method, low-toxicity chemicals are used to clean your house of termites. These chemicals are inserted in places of termite infestation. Since they are non-repellent, the termites do not actively avoid them. Soon the chemicals take effect and infect the termites and with time destroy the termite colony. 

The chemicals used are non-poisonous and thus do not affect the residents. You also do not have to worry about toxic stains in your house after the treatment has finished. 

Disadvantages

• The treatment might take some time to show results. 

Hi-Tech Termite Control

At Hi Tech Termite Control, we have a professional team that can take care of the inspection and also termite treatments. We offer both fumigation termite control and non-fumigation termite control for Bay Area homes. Visit us here to know more.