Professional
pest control managements now integrate practices that use products
which are more effective, low in toxicity, do not require tenting (which
is a costly and inconvenient process to the owner of the building), and
provides long term results. Additionally, it is no longer, a drawn out
process, as detection of termite colonies are detected with the aid of
detection scanners, therefore, the treatment is always spot on.
Consequently,
professional termite control companies now offer several solutions,
many of them environmental friendly and result oriented.
The Traditional Fumigation Solution
Traditionally,
a home where termites have been found is fumigated to exterminate them.
This involves sealing the whole house, filling it with highly toxic
gasses and tenting it. The gasses have to remain in the building for a
few days, to kill the infestation. While the fumigation process is on,
the residents cannot dwell in the premises. The family’s routine is
completely upset as they have to move out to a friend’s or relative’s
home or go to a hotel. If there are children or pets involved, the
complications only increase. Another problem is that some of the
chemicals used in the fumigation process can leave stains on paint, wood
or fabric, which will then have to be cleaned, and if that does not
work, replaced.
In
the United States most fumigation is done using gases that contain
Sulfuryl Fluoride. This can be dangerous to humans. The U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency says that entering a homes after
fumigation is safe only when the Sulfuryl Fluoride levels in the air
fall below 1 part per million. During the fumigation the levels can
reach up to 3,850 parts per million.
The Other Option
Although
fumigation, if done by professionals, is very safe, there are those who
may not want to have their home filled with deadly gases. For them
there is a new and equally effective way of dealing with termites. That
is with a non-fumigation termite control process. This process uses low
toxicity chemicals to get rid of termites in just one day, meaning that
inconvenience and disruption to routine is minimized. Instead of filling
the home with toxic gases, the chemicals are injected in the affected
areas, destroying the termites and stopping any further infestation.
With this process there is no risk of staining or damage to the home or
fittings and no cleaning up to do afterwards. Even the indoor plants can
stay in place with no risk of damage.
What
type of termite eradication is right for your home is a decision best
left to the professional termite control experts. When you contact a
termite control service, make sure that they offer both the
traditional fumigation as well as the non-fumigation options. A company
that offers both will be able to take a fair and unbiased view on what
is the best solution for your home and will complete their task, with
minimum inconvenience to you and your family.
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