Can you give me a quick summary of ways to control termites?
Here’s a quick list of the main ways to kill or control termites For Dampwood termites Take the moisture away so that they can’t live. Replace old, rotted wood with …
How are termites controlled?
Actions to stop or control termites need not be scary. Termite control comes in four forms: cultural, physical, biological and chemical. Well, at least those are the headings used in …
How do drywood termites get to my house?
. . if they don’t tunnel in like the subterraneans did. There are two ways that drywood termites can begin infesting a house. By far the most common is by …
What is termite baiting?
Baiting for termites has a long history. I first used it in 1979 to survey a park, but others had used baiting way before then. Basically, a bait is something …
How can I stop termites eating the seedlings/ trees/ herbs I have planted?
Not long after planting, they’re nearly dead from termites eating the roots. In some parts of the world, particularly parts of Africa and Asia, termites will quickly attack and kill …
Will garden mulch attract termites?
I live in the deep south of the USA. Termites are a problem here but gardens need mulch. What should I do? The risk from mulches depends a lot on …
How long after termite barrier treatment can I plant my herb garden?
They sprayed all around the outside of the house about four years ago. You can do it right now, but should keep your garden far from the house. Something over …
My grandfather’s house is being fumigated. When will it be safe for him to go back inside?
He thinks he can go straight back in, but I’m worried that the poison will hurt him. The fumigant used for drywood termites is a very thin gas. It is …
Should I buy a house that has termites?
They say it will be quick and cheap to get rid of them. In real estate trading, if a deal seems unbelievably good, then it probably isn’t to be believed. …
Where did the symbiotic thingies that live in termite’s intestines come from?
Like, where did they live before there were termites to live in? Termites are just cockroaches that have learned to cooperate very well. They are thought to have begun as …