Most homeowners never expect to have problems with termites, so it’s unpleasant when you find them. Fortunately, there are excellent options for treating your home for termites. Depending on the severity, you may need tent fumigation or a quick spot treatment. Below is more information about how they compare.

Tent Fumigation

A surefire way of solving a termite problem, tent fumigation involves draping a plastic tarp over the whole house and then tightly sealing it. After sealing, technicians pump a special insecticide gas into the structure. The tent forces the gas into tiny spaces inside the house, as well as penetrating deep into the wood, killing the termites.

While this method might seem disruptive, it is nearly a guarantee that it will end a severe termite problem. Once the treatment is complete and the tent removed, the gas will disperse, leaving the building safe for your family and pets.

Spot Treatment

As the name implies, spot treatments eliminate pests in a limited area, usually smaller than 10 square feet. In the hands of a professional pest control technician, this is an effective way to end a pest problem before it starts.

Various methods of spot treatment include dry or liquid pesticides, electric currents, localized extreme temperatures, or microwaves. While tent fumigation is the best way to resolve a widespread problem, spot treatments are useful if an infestation is starting, and it’s less disruptive to you and your family.

 

If you want to treat a termite problem or you need expert advice, contact Dick’s Fumigation Services. Serving the Wailuku, HI, area with over 65 years of professional experience, they provide effective pest control solutions to protect your property and family. To find out more about how they can help, call (808) 244-7496. For a full list of pest control services, visit them online.