Homeowners Guide To Termite Control

Welcome to TermiteMD Plain Talk About Termites. On this site you'll find the information you need to make termite identification, instructions on doing a basic termite inspection and termite treatment options including treating your home yourself.

Termites are more than a nuisance, termites can cause real structure damage, therefore termite control information is important to homeowners wanting to prevent termites or those facing an active termite infestation or a business owner trying to make the right decision about which termite treatment is right and is the best value for their structure. You'll find pictures of termites to help you identify which kind of termites you have; subterranean termites, Formosan termites, drywood termites or dampwood termites.

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Do you have termites in your home?

If you see termites swarm inside your home or business, you most likely have an active infestation of termites and need treatment. If you see a termite tunnel on your wall or on the outside foundation wall near the base of your building, you need termite treatment. These termite tubes are used to shield foraging termites from natural enemies, like ants, and to keep them from being subjected to light and the sun’s ultra-violet rays, which kills them. I'll tell you where to look for termites in my Free Basic Inspection Guide, How to Find Termites.

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Getting ready for a real estate inspection. If you are selling your home you will need a termite letter for the bank or mortgage company to insure there are no visual signs of termites and conditions conducive to termite infestation are at a minimum.

Termite damage is usually found when you least expect it and can be expensive to treat and repair. The best strategy to keep unexpected high cost down to a minimum is to do a preventative termite treatment before you have termites. It’s simple; you can eliminate the repair cost by having your structure treated before it is termite infested. This strategy only works with subterranean termites and Formosan termites, there is very little you can do to prevent an infestation of drywoods or dampwoods, fortunately these last two are not as common as subterraneans and Formosans. I will cover your treatment options in my Special Treatment Options Section.

Termite Treatment Options

Do It Yourself Termite Treatment and Save Big

Termite Liquid Treatment - Do it yourself termite treatment is explained and you’ll find doing your own treatment is easier to do than you might think. You can do a professional liquid termite treatment by simply following simple instructions and use TERMIDOR SC, a mattock (a digging and grubbing tool), and a clean five gallon bucket to achieve professional results. The secret is the product used by the pros and now you can use the same products professional pest control operators use.

Termite Bait System - I’ll also explain how to install a complete termite bait station system using my inexpensive Advance Bait System Kit, a post hole digger and a tape measure. I'll also go over what to do once the termite bait System is installed so you can make proper station check-ups.

See my eye opening Do-It-Yourself Termite Treatments That Work!