Pesticides for termites treatment

Chlorpyrifos 20% EC

A recent study shows that most termite control chemicals have a life expectancy of 3-9 years, but we’re hoping you won’t need to use them for so many years. Chlorpyrifos 20% EC is a termite repellent liquid chemical wherein 1 litre of the chemical needs to be mixed with 19 litres of water to create the required solution. However, termites have evolved and it is said that they find a way around these repellent chemicals.

Imidacloprid 30.5% SC

Here, 10.5 ml of this chemical needs to go with 5 litres water of water and what’s better with this solution is that it is an anti-repellent, which is non-detectable by termites. However, using any of these three chemicals have left the work only half done. It’s always better to get a pest control professional to come and thoroughly inspect your home before they begin the required pest control procedure.

Like we said above, using the right chemicals only completes 50% of the job. Right application in strategic places in and outside your home is also vital. Thus, it’s always better to hire the services of the exterminators. You can check the kind of chemicals they are using since you have a better idea of termiticides now. However, executing the service is equally important.

Our termite control package is a bestseller. It begins at only INR 3,500 for a single service of a 1 BHK apartment in mumbai. Our single year contract includes 1 treatment and 3 check -up in the 4th month. The 2-year contract involves 1 treatment and 3 check-ups in intervals of every 4 months.

The value-added services on these termite control packages are what makes us special. We provide warranties on all services. Here, all queries and complaints will be solved by our technicians at no added costs.

Now that we have educated you about the types of chemicals to be used for termite control, make sure you check the contract carefully before selecting a pest control company.

Here are a few common signs of termites

Mud tubes on wall - Subterranean termites build shelter tubes made of mud, dirt and debris in order to travel to and fro the food source without being seen. These tubes are about the size of a coin and are usually found on exterior and interior walls leading up to the entry points of the building.

Sightings of termite swarmer’s (flying termites) or discarded wings – Usually the first sign of infestation noticed by property owners are the presence of swarmers or alates. Another common indication is the remnants of discarded wings on windowsills and floors. While they may quickly disappear after they found their mating partner, the identical and disembodied wings are sure signs of an indoor termite swarm.

Papery or hollow sounding timber - Termites usually consume woods from the inside out, leaving a thin veneer of timber or paint. So when you knock or tap on an area that has termite damages, it will sound hollow or papery due to parts (or all) of the timber having been eaten away.

Tight fitting door or hard to open window - As termites devour timber, their excrement or ‘mud’ creates a protective environment that traps heat and moisture. This causes timber to swell, making it harder to open or close the infested windows and doors.

Tunnels in the wood - Also known as 'galleries' which are quite difficult to see from the outside.

Termite droppings - After consuming wood, dry wood termites often leave behind brown-coloured and grainy faecal mounds. These faecal pellets are usually found beneath the infested wood.

Floor damage - Termites can damage laminate flooring and even skirting boards. Affected flooring may blister and sag in certain areas and checking underneath the flooring may help to uncover termite activity. You can also check if your floor feels more spongy and perhaps springs more than usual.

Wall damage - Look for unexplained cracks on internal walls. As termites consume cellulose found in timber within walls, the visible cracks could be a sign of termite activity inside.

Ceiling damage - Wooden ceilings, beams, architraves and rafters in attics are just as much at risk of termite damage as wooden structures located nearer ground level. Look for cracks on ceilings and cornices.

Foundation damage - The type of foundation your property is built on, has a big impact on how easy it may be for termites to gain entry in search of food. Although a lot of foundations nowadays are made of concrete - and termites do not eat concrete - they are able to squeeze into any crack within these concrete blocks and from there gain access to floor joists, which are still made out of wood. If you are building an extension, laying a chemical termite barrier beneath the concrete slab in order to prevent termites from traveling through foundation cracks. Homes with crawl spaces appear to be at greater risk of damage as their foundations are still traditionally made out of wood.

Garden damage - Decking and wooden fence posts in your garden are at great risk of termites. Long-term damage could lead to collapse. Termite-treated wood or metal posts, can help to avoid this problem. Termites may also damage trees, leading to branches falling off.

Damaged Roof Tiles - Access moisture in your home due to loose, broken or damp roof tiles can attract termites. Broken roof tiles are a great source of moisture, which will attract termites and allow them access further inside your home. Once inside, termites are able to maneuver throughproperty easily and attack and eat away at wood components in all locations. Make it habit to replace any damaged or water-logged roof tiles to avoid make your roof a haven for termites.

Anti Termite Treatment - Covers Subterranean Termites

For Inside Premises :

The inside premises is drilled with 12mm diameter drill having 6 inch length, the drilling is done to the effective depth of 4 to 5 inches. The drilled holes are filled with anti termite chemical and the holes are sealed with cement. Then the muddy channels made by termite are sprayed to kill the live termite inside the muddy channel and after that the channels are removed and the minute hole from where the termites enters in to the premises are injected with the anti termite chemical.

For Outside premises :

The outside wall of the building, columns are drilled with the drill bit having 12 inch length & 12 mm diameter to the depth of 1 ft. If the building is stilt plus, the side corners of the columns are drilled and the holes are filled with anti termite chemical. If the mud tubes are seen, the channels are treated with anti termite chemical and then removed. All stair case, passage area and all other common portion are drilled and filled with anti termite chemical and sealed with cement.

After initial drilling procedure, check-up service is done on quarterly basis.