Whether it be in your home or any property you own, an active termite infestation is something you would never want. These minuscule destroyers will silently eat away your home and create structural damage that might burn a hole in your pockets.

Termite treatments can help you get rid of the termites on your property. There are even preventative treatments that can stop termites from attacking your property. You might have a lot of questions about the effectiveness of these termite control treatments. This blog will answer all these questions and help you make an informed choice.

The Choice of Termite Treatment

The termite treatment that is recommended for a property depends on various factors. The professional termite inspector would first examine the property in which termite activity is suspected. After confirming active termite infestation, he would factor in details like the type of termites infesting the property, the degree of infestation and more. This will help him recommend a termite treatment that will be most effective for getting rid of the termites in that particular property.

Also Read: Can You Bring Termites with You When You Move?

How Long Does the Termite Treatment Last?

The duration for which the termite treatments last varies according to the treatment chosen and some other factors. On average, termite treatments are expected to last for about 5 years. For a detailed answer, read further. 

Termite Baits

Termite baits, as the name suggests, refer to baiting termites. Termite baiting is both an eliminative and preventative treatment.

For this method, termite baits that contain termiticide-treated cellulose are usually buried in the ground around the property. The termites that come in contact with the baits ingest the termiticide-treated cellulose, but this doesn’t kill them immediately. They return to their colonies and infect the other termites there. This way, termite baits can eliminate an entire colony of termites.

All this takes just a few months, but the termite baits need to be monitored regularly. Usually, the baits need to be refilled or replaced annually. When the baits stay effective, future infestations can also be prevented.

Liquid Termite Treatment

This method involves creating a trench around the property and filling it with soil saturated with liquid termiticides. This chemical barrier will prevent the termites from entering the property. This method is greatly effective in preventing and getting rid of a subterranean termite infestation.

Liquid termite treatment is often expected to last up to 5 years, but regular inspection should be done to make sure the chemical barrier is not disrupted.

The duration for which the liquid treatment lasts also varies according to other factors like how the chemicals are applied, the quality of the termiticide used, the severity of the infestation and the environmental factors in the area the house is located in.

Termite Fumigation

Termite tenting or fumigation is the most effective method for getting rid of a severe and widespread drywood infestation.

Fumigation might take up to 1-3 days depending on the infestation and the size of the property. The residents of the property should evacuate until the treatment is done and the gases in the property are within permissible limits.

The termiticide gas used for fumigation would be pumped into the property which is fully sealed. This gas will reach even the smallest cracks in the property and will make sure that the termite infestation is fully eliminated.

The effect of the fumigation method might last up to 5 years, but it is best paired with preventative treatments like termite baits. This is because the termite fumigation treatment by itself does not provide any active protection against future infestations. Regular termite inspection along with preventative treatments will help the results last longer.

Heat Termite Treatment

Heat treatment refers to getting rid of the termites in the property by exposing them to high temperatures. Usually, the heat range is around 120-150 Fahrenheit and this temperature is maintained for 35 to 40 minutes. Under this extreme heat, the termites along with their eggs die.

People who are reluctant to use fumigation can choose heat treatment. But there are some factors to consider like the insulation of the house, materials used in the construction of the house and more.

This treatment shows the best results in eliminating an active drywood termite infestation but does not protect the property from future infestations unless paired with preventative treatments.

Also Read: How to Kill Termites the Natural Way?

HiTech Termite Control

You can get an opinion from a professional termite exterminator in Bay Area to choose the perfect termite treatment for your property. We at HiTech Termite Control will help you get rid of the termites on your property and will also help prevent future infestations. Visit our site here for more details.