Termites can devastate your home and it can be frustrating to shoulder all the cost of repairs. Getting a regular termite inspection will let you catch the problem early enough to prevent more damages. Not only will you save your property from a lot of damage, but you also get to save yourself a lot of money. Termites and bed bugs pesticide work well in preventing a greater infestation. But, you might want to try these natural treatments for termite control.
Borates
Aside from washing your laundry, sodium borate or borax powder can also kill termites. Sprinkle the powder around the affected area. You can also mix it with water and spray it into an infested area. Apply the solution again once in a while to ensure you get rid of them all.
Nematodes
These are parasitic worms that munch on termites. They are available in online shops or in specialty stores. Release them into the area where there are termites and the nematodes will work their way for their lunch. This is excellent for getting rid of termites because nematodes reproduce and continue to seek out termites until they are all gone. It is vital that you introduce enough of them to the colony for more efficiency.
Wet cardboard
Termites love water and cellulose. Spray down a piece of cardboard with water and leave it where you want to collect the termites. The cardboard bait will lure them towards your specific chosen spot. Once the termites settled in on the cardboard, you can proceed on taking the cardboard away. Burning it will kill all the termites and prevent them from returning. Repeating this process on a regular basis will draw out termites until there are no more termites.
Vinegar
Vinegar has several benefits other than its purpose as a condiment. Mix half a cup of vinegar with the juice from two lemons. You can use this as a termite killer by pouring it into a spray bottle. Spray the mixture around the suspected area. The termites will die when they get in contact with the acidic substance. Regular spraying will let you catch a termite or two you missed last time.
Orange oil
Orange oil’s d-limonene composition is deadly to termites. It comes from orange peels. Orange oil is available in online stores and you can also buy it from home improvement or garden stores. This oil dissolves the exoskeletons of termites. They lose moisture and proteins until they die eventually. You can spray the oil on termites or on areas where there are termites. Spraying the oil will deter termites from coming again into that area.
The best way to treat a problem is to not let it happen. Look for ways to keep the termites from getting into your home. It can be much better than finding ways to get rid of the termites.