HOW TO GET RID OF TERMITES (2022 GUIDE)

Any pest inside your home is a nuisance, but some do more than wear on your nerves. Termites, for example, can eat away at your home’s foundation, insulation, wood structures, and even pool liners. Even worse, most home insurance policies don’t cover structural damage caused by termites.

Quick and effective treatment is crucial when termites attack. Business owners and homeowners spend more than $2 billion every year treating damage from termites, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To avoid becoming part of this statistic, you’ll want to start treating your home right away.

Two primary types of termites infest homes in the United States: drywood termites and subterranean termites. Both termite species are dangerous to your home, but each nest in different areas around your property.

Drywood termites feed on and nest inside wooden structures. They may have wings and range in color from deep yellow to light brown. Larger than their subterranean cousins, these insects can grow up to a half-inch. Warmer, coastal areas like California, Florida, and Hawaii are the drywood termite’s natural habitat. Drywood termites live in small colonies of up to 2,500 members.

As their name suggests, subterranean termites nest underground, tunneling into your home through mud tubes. There are several options for subterranean termite treatments, such as termite insecticides, termite baits, termite barriers, and even parasites. Subterranean colonies are much larger than drywood termites, ranging from 100,000 to 1 million members.

Common treatment methods for termites include sprays, spot treatments, and essential oils.

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