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t hemostinsidiousthre at yo urhomem ay fa c e no matter how your home is constructed where it s located or how old it is it could be attacked by subterranean termites they are a threat across 70 percent of the world and in every part of the united states except alaska they cause $5 billion worth of damage each year in the u.s alone damage not covered by most homeowner s insurance and damage that can go undetected while it grows for years on end it s their ability to so masterfully avoid detection that makes termites so insidiously destructive hawaii homeowner termite risk none to slight slight to moderate moderate to heavy very heavy termites are a concern for homeowners in 49 of the 50 states usda-fs home garden bulletin 64.
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who s coming to dinnerinyourneckofthewoods subterranean termites are the type most likely to attack your home although species vary throughout the united states see regional descriptions below all subterranean termites are social insects that nest in large underground colonies there can be millions of termites in a colony but you may never see any evidence of them until a pest professional discovers they ve seriously damaged your home king and queen at least one king and queen are at the center of every termite colony the queen s sole purpose is to reproduce some live for as long as 30 years eastern subterranean · found throughout the eastern us and as far west as montana · colonies are typically located underground but can also exist above ground usually due to excess moisture resulting from a roof or plumbing leak eggs queens can lay thousands of eggs every year eggs hatch into nymphs nymphs nymphs diverge into different castes workers soldiers reproductives and supplementary repro
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3 steps to effective termite defense termites do have a place in the environment and have been an important part of our ecological systems since the beginning of time termites infest dying trees and speed up the natural cycle of deterioration allowing for new growth to begin unfortunately they can t distinguish between the wood in your home and the wood in a forest there are three key steps you can take to make sure your home doesn t become their home step 1 get professional help small holes in wood crumbling drywall sagging doors or floors insect wings and small mud tubes are some of the more obvious potential signs of termites but even if you don t notice any of these signs that doesn t necessarily mean termites or the conditions that invite them aren t there that s because termites are masters at avoiding detection remaining completely hidden within walls and wood while they do their worst damage regular inspections by a licensed pest professional are the only way to ensure your hom
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every accessible inch of the house that comes into contact with the ground will be examined and the entire structure will be inspected for signs of damaged wood and termite shelter tubes your pest professional will find termite activity and can also explain how to correct any conditions in your home that invite termites for example · don t affix wooden trellises to exterior walls · keep mulch wood debris scrap lumber sawdust and firewood away from your home · don t bury wood debris near your home · remove infested trees and stumps · repair leaking faucets and water lines both indoors and outdoors · fix leaky roofs and gutters · don t allow leaves to accumulate in gutters or drains · grade soil so that water including air conditioning condensate runs away from foundations · ventilate crawl spaces and attics to reduce humidity · cover at least 90 of the soil in crawl spaces with plastic sheeting · ideally wood siding stucco and foam board should be at least six inches away from the groun
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a merica s 1 termite defense is the best defensefor yo u there are lots of termite control products available today but determining which one is the best solution for your termite problem is as simple as learning why termidor has rapidly become the #1 termite defense product in the united states termidor is made from a revolutionary nonrepellent or undetectable chemical technology in numerous trials across the united states and around the world termidor has consistently proven itself to be the fastest and most effective at eliminating termites in structures and termidor is proving to be equally effective in keeping termites away ongoing field trials by the united states department of agriculture show no signs of termites at all study sites more than ten years after treatment with termidor results no other termite control product can match pest professionals have successfully protected over 2.6 million u.s homes with termidor since it was introduced in 2000.
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how termidor works termidor s flexible application options allow your pest professional to determine what type of treatment will work best for your particular situation if there are no active termites in your home termidor will help ensure there won t be in the future this not only protects your peace of mind but adds value to your home as well termidor s transfer effecttm pass it on whenever a termite ingests or touches termidor it in effect becomes a carrier transferring termidor to every other termite it comes in contact with these termites in turn become secondary carriers behaving normally while they transfer termidor to every termite they contact and so on throughout the colony because termidor is intentionally engineered to be slow-acting individual termites can t avoid what they can t detect termites are smart enough to stay well away from anything as deadly to them as termidor if only they knew it was there but termidor is an advanced technology liquid called nonrepellent
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there are other options they re just not as good better than other liquids like many other termite control products termidor is a liquid but that s where the similarities end among liquid termiticides termidor is in a far more effective league of its own many older liquid termite controls are repellents which termites can not only detect but also take great pains to stay away from and circumvent in fact given the tiny entry gaps that termites are able to find and easily fit through it is virtually impossible to maintain a secure chemical repellent barrier around your home since termidor is undetectable termites neither avoid its treatment zone nor try to find a way around it even other nonrepellent liquids can t match termidor s unprecedented performance or success rate some claim to be nearly virtually or almost as effective but the difference between almost as good as termidor and termidor itself can make all the difference in the world when it comes to ensuring your home i
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is it responsible does it smell environmentally responsible termidor is applied with time-tested application methods at very low rates in fact for an average home treatment only 8 ounces of the active ingredient fipronil are actually used fipronil has been used around the world for over a decade in products for flea and tick control on household pets and on agricultural crops to protect food supplies so in other words you may very well already rely on the active ingredient in termidor to help protect and improve your quality of life termidor also binds tightly to the soil in which it is applied this not only maintains termidor s protective treatment zone through rainfall and irrigation but also eliminates concern about chemical leaching or spread finally termidor is registered with the environmental protection agency and can only be applied by a properly trained pest professional assuring you of strict adherence to environmental regulations and safeguards odor free some pest control pr
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checkups are required after a professional termidor treatment you can rest assured your home is termite free but regular follow-up inspections and monitoring are the keys to maintaining termidor s protection think of them the same way you think of routine medical and dental checkups or other common household maintenance activities your pest professional may place monitoring devices around your home to keep a close eye on potential new termite threats thorough inspections will also ensure that termidor s protective treatment zone hasn t been disrupted by any subsequent home improvements alterations or landscaping inspections will also keep you aware of any new conditions that may be inviting termites s s termidor s unique advantages america s #1 termite defense with over 2.6 million homes treated since 2000 termidor s unique transfer effecttm means affected termites help pass termidor on to their entire population before dying themselves s renewing your termite contract each year is a
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