Termites burrow in wooden items and can cause extensive damage to a home. The following tips will assist with eliminating pests and preventing new ones from inhabiting a home.
Materials
* orange oil
* lint-free cloth
* organic pesticide
* rubber gloves
* face mask
* heat lamp
* boric acid
* vacuum cleaner
Treating Wooden Surfaces
A cleaning product that contains orange oil should be sprayed onto a lint-free cloth. A cloth can be wiped across surfaces where termites have been spotted. Orange oil naturally kills pests and emits a pleasant scent. If orange oil does not successfully kill all of the termites, an organic pesticide should be sprayed directly at them. Before applying an organic pesticide, rubber gloves and a face mask should be put over an individual’s mouth and hands to protect them from chemicals that are in the pesticide that they are going to be administering.
Drying Wooden Surfaces And Adding Boric Acid
If wooden items that termites were previously spotted on have a damp surface, a heat lamp can be used to dry wood. Damp wood provides a favorable habitat for termites and may attract new ones in the future. Heat will also kill any termites that weren’t effectively killed with orange oil or a pesticide. A layer of boric acid can be sprinkled across wooden surfaces that are susceptible to reinfestations. Boric acid will destroy a pest’s exoskeleton and internal organs. Boric acid will provide continuous protection. Once pests have been eliminated completely, a vacuum cleaner’s hose can be used to collect boric acid granules.
Hiring A Professional
Large infestations can be eliminated with the help of a pest control company. Pest specialists will inspect a home or business and provide a free estimate before they administer pesticides. Atlas Exterminator Co Inc in Harford County or a similar business will keep a residence or business maintained throughout the year.
An exterminator from Atlas Exterminator Co Inc in Harford County or a comparable company will locate the root of a pest problem and will provide advice that will help decrease the chances of a pest becoming an issue again. Spiders, ants, roaches, bees and rodents are some pests that are commonly treated.
