Natural disasters, over which we have no control, cause billions of dollars worth of damage each year. But floods, earthquakes and tornados are not the biggest causes of property destruction – termites are. It is estimated that Americans spend over $5 billion a year on repairing termite damage. While the problem is spread across the country, California is among the most affected states.

How do you know if your home is in danger? Are there dark-colored insect droppings around wooden structures and furniture? Are there tiny tunnels of mud running across floors and walls? Are insect wings lying on window sills? These are among the most obvious signs of a termite infestation, but others are harder to spot and require the trained eye of a termite control professional. If there are termites, action must be taken to get rid of them without any delay.

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From homemade mixtures to off-the-shelf products and termite removal equipment available at hardware stores, there are many DIY termite removal options available. But none can ensure that a home is completely protected against these pests. That can be achieved only with professional termite control. If you call in a termite control company, you can be sure of keeping your home safe from termites. With professional services, you will have a choice of termite control options that may be applied, all of which will be highly effective. The company will offer many options and advise you on what will be right for your home. Understanding what the options are means that you will know what is being done in your home.

The Old and Trusted Way to Remove Termites

This is still widely used because of its efficacy. It involves tenting a house and fumigating it for a few days to kill the termites that may be present anywhere in the structure. It does, of course, cause some hassles because the family will have to move out while the fumigation is being done and all the consumables in the house will have to be taken out so that they are not affected by the toxic chemicals. The family’s daily routine is also disrupted during this time.

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The Newer Methods

The newer, and equally effective termite treatments include the use of targeted microwaves to kill the insects, and the use of low-toxicity, but very effective chemicals including Altriset termite treatments. These newer termite treatment options may not be right for every home or every family’s specific living circumstance. A professional termite control company will find the best and most effective solution for each client. There are several termite prevention methods available including soil treatment for termites, wood treatment to prevent termites, etc.

Only a termite removal service will be able to ensure that the right method is used in your home. And once that is done, treatment can be done to prevent any future infestations. The best company will offer a 3-year warranty on its services.

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