DIY Ways of Dealing With the Termite Problem

If you believe that you have termites in your home right now, this is high time. Termites are one of the most hazardous pests around and can destroy your property as well as your peace of mind quite effectively. As this pest can breed very speedily, controlling can be more than a little taxing. While there are several ways to get rid of this problem one must understand the nature of this tiny creature to control it effectively.

Termites generally make colonies in the soil, damp loose soil being their favorite nesting ground, they feed on woods generally. Termites have a preference for wet woods as they are softer to feed and generally avoid perfectly dry woods altogether. Hence, the best way to make your property termite-proof would be to keep it dry and free for damp leaves and other garbage that tend to dampen the soil. Also, keep the wooden part of your house dry and get rid of any wet area.

Now, there are several Termite Control Melbourne companies that can provide termite killing services to you. While these services can no doubt be effective, this can be taxing on the environment around as well as super costly in your pocket. Thus is a responsibility as well as a cost-effective method to deal with the problem in a more environment-friendly manner.

One of the best ways to prevent a termite infestation is to elevate the wooden structures of your house for the soil. This way the termites will not have direct access to your house and it’ll be safe to quite some extent. Another great way of tackling the problem even before it appears would be to treat your house to make it termite-proof. Talk to your constructor regarding this and chemical treat the woods to be used in your house and the soil around so that termites cannot make a nest there.

The most ecological way to treat termite is to use Nematodes. Nematodes are small worms that are natural parasites to most of the garden pests including termites. You can get these worms from any organic gardening store. Once released in the affected area, these Nematodes will search and burrow themselves into termite larvae, killing the entire colony eventually.

Another very inexpensive way of controlling termites is by using common table salt. Just buy a few kilos of granulated common salt and pour the same in the termite nest. Also, put some in any cracks or holes that can be an access route for the termites to your house. Use the salts in generous quantities. Though you’ll have to repeat this process every 3-4 months, it is cost-effective and you can do it yourself.

Using a soft wet piece of wood as bait and then spraying it with boric acid can be another answer to the problem. While the termites will be attracted toward the bait and dig into it, the boric acid will kill them. You’ll have to spray the wood with boric acid with regular intervals though.