Is dealing with termites yourself an option?

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Many people ask whether it is possible to deal with termite issues themselves. If you have a termite problem, or you want to prevent one from happening, it may seem like a good option to try and deal with the issue rather than calling on professionals to help. If you are thinking of doing this it’s worth remembering that dealing with termites is not easy and that if these pests are not handled properly they can cause a lot of damage.

You may feel more comfortable calling a professional like an Aurora exterminator to control your termite problem. If you do decide to try and deal with the issue yourself then you need to know that there are two different methods available to deal with termites; barrier treatments or baits. It is possible to use a combination of both methods.

Using barrier treatments for termites

This type of treatment helps to deal with termites in two ways; it can help prevent termites from entering the structure of your home and it can help to prevent termites that are already in the structure from reaching the soil from which they get the moisture they require. Using a liquid termiticide enables you to treat your property close to any termite infestation you have. The problem with doing so is that you may have to drill through concrete in order to get the solution to where it needs to be.

This can be a difficult task to complete. It’s a lot easier if you can apply a termiticide directly to the area where it is needed. If you have a crawl space around your home then you should be able to do this. It’s worth noting that the barrier treatments you can use to help control termites only last for between five and eight years on average.

Using termite baits

Many people use termite baits as an alternative to barrier treatments; many also use both methods at the same time. Termite baits are placed into the ground with the aim of having termites eat them. Once the termites are attracted to the baits they eat and they are poisoned. It’s fairly simple to lay baits where a colony of termites has been discovered. You can also lay baits in order to keep an eye out for termites around your property. This type of treatment is ideal if you are worried about using pesticides or if you have previously used barrier treatments and been unsuccessful.

If you suspect you may have termites on your property, or if you want to try and prevent a termite infestation, then you can use either of these methods. As you can see there can be issues involved with doing the work yourself and you are certainly not guaranteed to be successful. You should also remember that termites can do a considerable amount of damage to your home if they are not dealt with in the correct manner. Often people find it easier and more successful to hire a professional to deal with a termite problem in their property.