Discovering termites in your property can be one of the most alarming issues that homeowners can encounter. While it may seem feasible to tackle a swarm by yourself, professional treatment is required to prevent damage to your home or structure. There are several effective methods of termite control, including implementing physical barriers such as steel mesh or sands, chemical treatments such as liquid soil-applied terminitices, termite baits, testicide barrier treatments, or through Borate wood treatments.

The modern chemicals that are used today within termite control are non-hazardous to your health after completion. However, they can be highly toxic if not handled carefully or if label directions are not followed. For maximum safety for your family and pets, it is imperative to contact professional pest management services who have extensive knowledge and expertise with handling termite control chemicals. While the risks posed by chemicals are negligible if completed by a professional service, you can still request an alternative termite method such as baits if you have concerns surrounding chemicals within your home. 

Termites are winged insects that primarily feed on wood, but they are also known to damage common household items such as paper, books, insulation, swimming pool liners, and filtration systems, as well as living trees and shrubs that are already in decline. This is because termites are able to digest material which contains the organic compound cellulose. 

Each year, Termites are responsible for costly property damage, and can compromise the structural stability of homes. Termites accumulate in moist and undisturbed places, such as soil or crawl spaces, and often thrive in warmer climates. Swarming termites are known to be attracted to light, and are often found near vents, doors, or windows. Pest control services can inspect your home’s porches and other structural wood for signs of termites, such as tree stumps, stored lumber of firewood, cardboard boxes, untreated fence posts or buried scrap wood. Termite mounds can be found in the ground or inside wooden structures, where a branching tunnel system will lead to a nest. Drywood termites will seek a wooden crevice within homes, such as  while subterranean termites may enter homes through its foundations.Stewarts Pest Control is a Perth based service who are committed in providing effective solutions to household pests. As an essential service, we are still open to provide you with termite control services during these unprecedented times.