Drywood Termite Treatment

Dealing with drywood termites can be a nightmare. How bad of a nightmare falls solely on the actions you take. When I found out my house had termites, the very first thing I did was open up my computer. I started searching for a business that can get this problem resolved as soon as possible. I say leave it to the experts to get the job done right.

Nevertheless, before jumping into that you should have a basic understanding of what you will be dealing with and the treatment options available.

There are a variety of termites out there in the world and it is a pretty good idea to make sure you know which type you are dealing with. Drywood termites, unlike many, can build their colonies without the need of soil moisture or water source, hence the word "drywood" in their name. They will usually attach themselves to structural wood surfaces.

Usually termites can only thrive in certain areas, your best bet to identify the termites in your home is by geographic location. You will generally find drywood termites in coastal regions in the united states. These regions resign in tropical and warm climates which are ideal because the regions have no harsh/extreme winters or temperatures.

Locating or finding these termites can be a pain because they build their colonies inside wood, not on its surface. So, the best way to accurately identity an infestation is to look for fecal pallets. These are kicked out by the termites and can be found around the wood they are within. These fecal pellets are about the size of a table salt, an estimated 1/25 of an inch.

It is important to know the options used today to get rid of termites. I will go about listing the most of, if not all, the treatments used. If you are interested in getting more information, I would suggest you checkout some service providers.

Treatments include:

Fumigation - this is used when you want to get rid of termites within an entire structure and usually requires 1-2 days until completed.

Applying Heat - this is used to cover a number of rooms, not an entire structure, and will only require a few hours. Estimate 4-10 hours. Applying Cold - used on wall voids between studs. Very quick process, takes half an hour.

Electrocution - covers around 3-4 feet of board and requires 2-25 minutes to complete. Microwaves - covers around 1-4 feet of board and requires 10-30 minutes to complete.

Other treatments include Drill and Inject, Borate Surface Spray, and Wood Replacement.

To prevent an infestation of drywood termites by implementing sealed wood. This includes wood that has been "surface" treated with borate, pressure treatment, or has been painted will prevent an attack. However, be aware that any cracks or damages to the surface of the wood should be re-treated to avoid potential entry points for drywood termites.

Whatever the case may be, you should definitely checkout some service providers that can provide you with more accurate information, specified to your current situation. Once you have that information down, you can make an accurate decision to getting rid of those annoying little critters.