Spray

Chemicals used to kill termites

Termite control methods

Here's a quick summary of the various termite control methods:

 

For Dampwood termites

  • Take the moisture away so that they can't live.
  • Replace old, rotted wood with fresh timbers.
  • Apply poisons or preservatives into the wood.
  • Open up the wood and let the ants eat them.

 

How long will my termite spray last?

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There's no simple answer for this one. Probably more than two years. Some sprays, like chlorpyrifos can degrade very quickly. Others such as bifenthrin and fipronil will last longer. Imidacloprid is somewhere in between. The rate at which a poison degrades varies enormously over short distances. The main factors are: the initial dose applied, temperatures, rainfall, soil type, alkalinity, presence of plants, applicator skill and the chemical properties. Then there's disturbance from floods, gardeners and burrowing animals.

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