Termites tasted the wood and liked it. They decided to live there forever. Termites can be annoying pests that are difficult to eliminate. DesignCafe has come up with some great solutions for termite treatments on wood. It is better to read than regret – especially if your house has a termite infestation!
Do you want to know how to detect termites in wood? Here is your answer
Termites are hard to see in wood, and they may not even be visible on the surface. However, these creatures make noise. You need to be alert when there is silence. If you notice anything strange in your home, it might be time to have a termite inspection. Termites produce dark-coloured droppings called frass. It can be mistaken for dirt because it is black. Dry-wood mites also leave small tunnels in the wood as they consume it. If you notice a large area of dirt, it is time to inspect. Are there any cracks or blisters in your furniture or wooden floors? You may have a termite problem if you answer yes. Be careful of the ceilings above your windows. Termites don’t use their wings, so they leave them behind. If you see wings that are the same length but not narrow at the waist, then it’s a termite. Paint bubbles or cracks? This is also a warning sign.
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It’s Time to Know How to Get Rid of Termites in Wood
Let us explain how. Bait is commonly used as a chemical solution to eliminate termites. The termites die after eating the bait. These pests can be eliminated with other standard chemical solutions. Fipronil and Imidacloprid are non-repellent termite control chemicals that have proven to work.
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Home Remedies For Termites In Wood
Many clients ask, “What’s the fastest way to eliminate termites?”
With these home remedies, you can get rid of termites from wood in just a few days. Let us walk you through the process.
- Orange Oil contains d-limonene, an active compound that is effective at killing termites in dry wood. You can rub orange oil on the affected area or inject it into the wooden furniture that has become hollow. The oil will work for several days.
- Neem Oil is also known to kill termites. Although it’s slow, the oil is very effective. Neem oil will kill termites when it comes into contact with them, so be sure to use it where there are infestations.
- Soapy water is an easy home remedy for termites. Add two teaspoons of dishwashing soap to the water. Put this solution in a spray bottle and spray away the termites.
- Salt: Add equal parts of water and salt to a vessel. Stir until all the salt has dissolved. Inject water into the affected areas.
- Cayenne pepper kills termites, so don’t hesitate to sprinkle generously where you see termites.
- The wet cardboard trap is a smart, non-toxic method to kill termites. Place the Weta cardboard near the area you suspect is infested. The termites will begin to feed off of it. Once you have found the termites and they are feeding off the cardboard, take it out and destroy it.
- Sunlight – Termites are attracted to sunlight and will die if exposed to UV rays. Try placing your furniture in the sun for a couple of days.
You can easily and effectively treat dry wood termites by yourself using these simple methods.
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Use Termite Resistant Wood.
You can choose to use wood that is resistant to termites. Chemically treated wood is one type of wood. This type of treated wood is pressure-treated using a chemical preservative. The chemical penetrates the pores and forms an effective chemical barrier to insects and natural decay. Alkaline Copper Quaternary and Copper Boron Azole are the two most common types.
Termite-resistant wood is naturally resistant to insects and termites. You can use cedar, redwood, or cypress if you are concerned about wood treated with chemicals.
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How to Repair wood that termites have damaged
Your furniture will look wavy, blistered, or hollow. The bite marks are also visible. What can you do to repair the termite damage? There is a way, but you should let a professional pest control look at it first to make sure that the termites are gone.
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If you have received a positive response from a professional, the quickest way to repair damaged furniture caused by termites is with a wood hardener. This fills in the gaps. Let it dry completely before you level the furniture.