How to Get Rid of Termites

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“What’s the best and fastest way to get rid of termites?” That’s the first thought many homeowners have upon discovering termites in their home. There are a few options that you can trust to reliably eliminate termites and prevent them from coming back, ranging from store-bought bait stations to professional tenting and fumigation.

DIY methods might kill some termites, but they often miss the colony’s core. This allows the infestation to continue and grow. It’s not an ideal combination – termites can cause serious damage to your home, are hard to spot, and are difficult to remove.  The truth is that professional help is a must to eliminate them.

At Rocket Pest Control, we use advanced techniques and professional-grade products to effectively eliminate termites and prevent future infestations. So let’s get into some of those treatment options and how they work.

Can You Get Rid of Termites with Treatment?

Yes, many people don’t realize that termite infestations are highly preventable. For most homeowners in Southeastern United States, termites are a very real possibility. It’s worth it to at least consider preventative termite treatment. It may well save you a considerable amount over the long run, both in terms of repair costs and headaches.

In addition to professional termite prevention, there are a few common things you can do to help prevent termites from invading your home. Here’s what we recommend:

• Do routine termite inspections. Walk around the house and outdoors and look for any observable changes. Teach yourself how to recognize these termite infestation warning signs.
• Keep wood piles away from your home.
• Remove mulch and other wood or paper products from the perimeter of your foundation.
• Seal all cracks and holes around the outside of your home.
• Make sure there is no excess moisture around the foundation of your home.
• Inspect all wood brought into your home for signs of termites.

Termite biology is fairly predictable, which makes it simple for our trained professionals to create a custom termite prevention plan for your home.

Types of Termite Treatments

There are two different types of termites we deal with regularly, and the best course of treatment depends on the type of termite. We often deal with subterranean and drywood termites in Southeastern United States. Professional termite treatments to get rid of them include liquid treatments, bait systems, and fumigation.

An experienced termite exterminator will be able to assess the infestation and come up with a custom plan, often using multiple treatment options.

The most common types of termite treatments include:

• Fumigation: Fumigation involves completely enclosing an object and injecting a fumigant that will kill termites. You can fumigate smaller objects like furniture up to whole houses. Often this can be the only way to completely remove extensive drywood termite infestation.
• Barriers: Installing metal or mesh sheets around wooden foundations and vents creates a barrier between termites and the wood of your home.
• Soil Treatments: Subterranean termites live and burrow in the soil around your home. If you have subterranean termites, an exterminator will dig a trench around your home, treat the soil with a termiticide and fill the hole back in. This will kill termites and prevent these burrowing pests from coming close to your home.
• Baiting Stations: An exterminator may place baiting stations around the outside of your home. These stations are filled with a slow-acting product that termites will bring back to their colony. Bait stations are often used in conjunction with other treatment options.
• Wood Treatments: There are a few ways to treat wood to kill and prevent termites. One common treatment is using a foam termiticide. Foam termiticides are injected into cavities in your walls and wood, expanding and filling any holes and cracks, eliminating termites living in the wood, and preventing them from returning. An exterminator might also apply a treatment on the exposed wood around your home.

Getting Rid of Termites Yourself

While there are some DIY options for homeowners like you to take care of termites yourself, they’re often not as effective as professional treatments. At-home methods typically include termite baits, sprays, or natural remedies (like vinegar and lemon juice). These can help with small problems but often can’t handle larger infestations.

Let the Professionals Handle Your Infestation

Termites can be very destructive, but only if you don’t act. Which is the best termite treatment option for you? There’s no easy answer without first understanding the details of the problem.

Rocket Pest Control’s experienced termite exterminators will be happy to help get to the bottom of it. Our experts can spot hidden infestations and apply the most effective treatments. We offer customized termite control plans that include a thorough inspection. 

All you have to do is reach out to us and schedule a free termite inspection! So if you suspect you may have a termite infestation, call us today or fill out a contact form here for a free quote!

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