Hello! My name is Ricky. I would like to give you a pest control guide which will help you to rid your property of different kinds of pests. At this point, I should say that I am not a professional pest control contractor but I do have a great deal of experience of hiring pest control services and watching the agents work around my home. If you have ever seen a man catch a spider, snake or rat, you will be amazed at the skill they demonstrate. I have learnt a lot of very cool things from pest contractors which I will be sharing with you here.
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It's not as though a termite colony will suddenly appear in your home, although it can sometimes feel this way. Termites enter your home via your garden, and it can be that they will set up home in your garden prior to migrating indoors. This gives you the opportunity to stop them before they move in. But how can you manage termites you might have seen in your backyard?
Household Insecticides
Termites are bugs, so you should just blast them with some bug spray, right? This won't be particularly effective. Any termites you spot will only represent a small percentage of the overall colony. The insecticide might kill the visible termites it makes direct contact with, although the vast majority of the termites within their nearby nest will be unaffected. In any event, household insecticides are not always effective when it comes to killing termites. You also run the risk of contaminating the soil with a household insecticide, potentially jeopardising the wellbeing of any nearby plant life.
Using Termiticides
You can treat outdoor infestations with termiticide, a chemical compound specifically designed to eradicate termites. This can be sprayed directly onto affected sites, although trees with active termites should be treated so that the tree can defend itself. This involves spraying the base of the tree so that the chemicals are absorbed through its root system, essentially vaccinating it against termites, so that the tree is no longer appealing.
A Thorough Inspection
You should also inspect any wooden structures on your property for signs of termite infestation. This includes sheds, fences, and wooden trellises. Spray termiticide as necessary, and don't forget to check any woodpiles (firewood or garden waste earmarked for disposal), along with any mulch piles.
Regular Monitoring of the Situation
The situation requires regular monitoring to gauge the effects of your efforts. Recurrence of termites can mean that the nest was larger than you might have initially thought. In this instance, contact a professional exterminator for termite control. Your house will also need to be inspected to ensure that the colony has not migrated into your home.
Termites are small and fairly discreet until they've had an opportunity to inflict some serious damage. If you should notice termites in your garden, it's essential that you do everything you can to make your stand in the great outdoors, before these annoying creatures have a chance to capture any more territory, namely your home.
For more information, contact a termite control service today.
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