How to get rid of termites

1. Identify your pest

All types of termites can cause damage to your home, but knowing a bit more about the different species of termites can help identify them more easily.

The location of your property as well as its component structure will both have an impact on the termite species, which you may be at risk of.

However, some of the points below could be of help to you, when checking your building for signs of activity:

• Subterranean termites begin their feeding process (damage) from the ground up and typically enter a building through the sub-structure. Homes with crawl spaces are at great risk. It is here you should look for evidence of damaged wood and mud tubes. Wood damaged by this particular species develops “galleries” (hollow tunnels), which run along the grain of the wood.
• Drywood termites typically enter structures near the roof line or other exposed wood to begin building a colony. Inspect your attic for evidence of damaged wood. Look for tiny holes in the wood with evidence of frass collecting nearby. Probing the wood can also expose galleries as well.

2. Choose your method

DIY or Professional?

When it comes to getting rid of termites, you have two basic options: DIY or hire a professional.

The DIY option requires you to purchase and correctly use termite control products.

The professional option requires you to to hire a pest controller to get rid of the problem for you.

3. Take action

Contact Rentokil today to get rid of your termite problem and eliminate pest concerns you have in your home or business.

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