The Effective Procedures For Termite Removal Palos Hills

By Larry Stone


A good number homesteads have been experiencing attacks from termites. The insects have the ability to cause massive destruction in a home. In most cases, they are found in colonies and normally attacks dead materials. This means they can attack your furniture causing significant damages to them. As a matter of fact, many homesteads have furniture and timber products. With this, invasion by termites can lead to unwanted losses due to damages on these timber products. After the invasion, it is not an easy task to have these insects controlled. In fact, these insects have the ability to consume 12 pounds of timber products within seven days. However, termite removal Palos Hills can provide help during such times.

To ensure that the insects are not spreading you can make use of orange oil. Orange oil is injected directly into the area where the termites are by drilling small holes into the wood being fed on by the insects. Apart from getting rid of termites the oil will help you in controlling the spread of other destructive insects. You will not take long before you experience the results after using the oil.

Orange oil is among the ideal control methods as it does not cause any harm on your furniture. It is however not good for your health, and you should ensure that you clean your hands properly after use to ensure that you do not put your health at risk.

Termites can also be dealt away with by use of electrocution devices. These devices are found in agro-based suppliers and dealers and they come in different sizes and styles. They normally use electric current to kill these insects. The currents are directed to the source of these and location of termites.

Reproduction of these insects happens in an area that has moisture and warmth. If there is moisture in your home, it will accelerate their rate of reproduction. They can hardly live in an environment that is either exceedingly hot or cold. When your furniture has these insects, you can take them out when there is sufficient sunshine and once the moisture evaporates as a result of heat termites will not be able to stay in the furniture that lacks moisture.

Boric acid is also a product that can be useful for the removal of these destructive insects. When using this acid, it should be mixed with water and painted on the areas preferred by the termites through a painting brush. Most of the acids are corrosive, and it is essential to wear gloves when using the acid to avoid hurting your hands.

These insects can also be killed by use of sodium chloride. Application of this compound not only kills them but also provides a long lasting solution which is almost permanent. This will make even the survivors migrate completely. A spray of water and Aloe Vera mixture on the locations and breeding sites of the insects is also an effective method.

A cardboard can also be used in removal after being dipped in water. The cardboard has cellulose that termites feed on and they will come all over the board. After the termites crowd on the board, you should throw away the board and repeat the procedure several times.




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