If you have a photo, just e-mail it to us and we should be able to tell if the quality is good enough. I also suggest you read through our TERMITE CONTROL ARTICLE which explains in great detail most anything you need to know if you want to find out more about this pest.

As you will learn, termites will many times build these tunnels through which they travel to access wood (food for termites). The tunnels protect them and can go unnoticed for long periods of time. And many times they will abandon tunnels so even if you aren't seeing any "live" termites, if the house hasn't been treated since the tunnels were first discovered, it's generally thought the activity is "new". At that point a thorough application is usually the best way to proceed.

For now, I suggest you read our article. After you learn more about them you can decide if you want to do some treating yourself or hire a professional. If you have further questions or concerns, you can always give us a call toll free too at 1-800-877-7290.

jonathan

www.bugspray.com

Termidor is still being tested and monitored but when used at label rates, it has proven to be 100% effective 7+ years. In other words, when applied properly at labeled rates, you shouldn't have to do another application for many years to come. My guess is you can expect to get at least 10 years of residual in areas around the outside foundation perimeter of the home. Inside treatments that are protected could last longer. This would include locations like crawl spaces or under a slab. So to answer your question, a job done properly using Termidor as explained in our TERMITE CONTROL ARTICLE should yield excellent results and prove to be all that is needed to both control the current termite problem as well as protect the structure for several years after the application. If you have further questions or concerns, please give us a call on our toll free at 1-800-877-7290.

B.J.

Termites will readily attack wood or other cellulose material which is both vulnerable and readily available. Fence posts buried in the ground are generally prime targets and should always be treated prior to installation or else termites will surely find them at some point in time. It sounds like that time has arrived for your fence but that doesn't mean the fencing is all bad; just because you see termites it doesn't mean there is significant damage. A good treatment when termites are first detected can many times keep them away for good and save the targeted wood from being replaced.

Ideally the soil should be treated prior to the fence poles being installed. If they're already in the ground, you can usually treat them by removing some dirt around the base of the pole and loosening up the soil enough so a good liquid treatment will soak down to where the termites are gaining access. This means a good soil drenching will be required. Most labels like that on CYPER TC TERMITE CONCENTRATE will list 1.5 gallons of mixed product per foot of pole buried. So if the poles are 4 feet down, you'll need to use 6 gallons of mixed product to get a good treatment in place.

For more information on how to treat around the home or other structures, refer to our TERMITE CONTROL ARTICLE which covers most of what you'll need to know about this destructive pest. If you have more questions about termites, please give us a call on our toll free 1-800-877-7290 and one of our tech reps will be able to further assist.

The following video walks you through the process of inspection and should help educate you as to when you should change one or leave it be.

I'd like to speak with someone before I place my order to as this is first time I've tried to do it myself.
I think I'd need 1 jug of Termidor and some foamicide.   I have an electric drill and awesome I will have to buy a long very narrow drill bit to drill holes in the wood beams to fill them up with foamicide.

Drywood termite treatment needs to be done at key locations. Typically this is where they are nesting. It sounds like you know at least one of these locations and with the right tools, you should be able to get the nest directly. Access holes will be needed and if you can flood the area with TERMIDOR by using our LIQUID FOAMER, you should be able to get the product where it most needs to be.

Please give us a call at 1.800.877.7290 this Monday and ask for Mike or Chad. I'm sure they'll be able to further assist and enable you to do this job yourself. Taking the the time to learn just what you need to use and where to apply it will enable you to do the job right. I'm sure we can assist you in accomplishing this goal.

We've got several options all listed on our main page. I suggest you start by checking out this article at:

http://www.termites-swarming.com/termite-control

In this termite control article you'll be able to link to all the products by clicking on them where they appear underlined in the text of the article. That link will show you more product information including how to use the item, it's cost and other packaging sizes available. Currently we offer the old traditional liquids, the baiting systems as well as the newest products like TERMIDOR. Most homeowners are able to do their own job effectively and by doing so are able to save a lot of money. I'm sure we can further assist if you still have questions. Just give us a call on our toll free at 1.800.877.7290 if you do.

First, it is always best to know if they are ants or termites swarming from the tree stump. We have a lot of details on how you can tell the difference in our Termite Control Article.

Second, if the house hasn't been treated in the past 5 years, it's always wise to get it protected whether those are ants or termites swarming. A good treatment is the best way to keep them out and if you haven't had one done recently, either hire a service to do some work or get some of the Termidor and do the job yourself.

Lastly, leaving the termites or ants to feed on the old stump may be prudent. Some people believe that letting them eat something old and not important is Ok. This way they aren't looking for another food supply which could lead them to your home. We tend to agree with this philosophy but we also believe it's best to take a proactive stance and get the home treated too.

You can safely treat around the tree and in the exposed galleries to knock out the termites and save the tree. In fact, you will be doing the tree a big favor. Termites will readily take advantage of trees which have been weakened or under stress and can live just under their bark causing damage. Some trees seem to be immune to this behavior and in some regions there are plenty of dead trees to keep local termites satisfied but in some areas, live trees are readily infested and die much sooner than normal.

The easiest thing to do is get some of the Termidor featured in our Termite Control article and spray it over all the exposed bark where you either see termite mud tubes, galleries or damage. You can also spray or pour some around the tree base and let it seep into the soil. This will stop the infestation as explained in the article.

Besides breaking the law (you're not allowed to pour waste oil into the ground) there is no evidence to suggest such a treatment would work. It's true that there have been some cases where wood has been treated with motor oil which proved to prevent termites from eating it once treated. But chemically treating the ground (dirt) is a lot different than treating wood. It would take a lot of oil to treat the ground and the consequences would be devasting to the environment around the house. I strongly suggest you do not attempt such a treatment. The good news is that the proper products designed for this application are now reasonably priced and quite effective. I suggest you review our Termite Treatment article for more details where you will learn what chemical options you now have that are effective.

Our termite control article does cover a lot of information. But that's mostly because termite control can be tricky – especially to someone that hasn't done anything like this before. The good news is that with the products available today, you can do a good treatment with the right equipment and advice.

First, I suggest you review our article in close detail so you can determine if it's something you are willing to try. If you think you're willing to spend a few hours it will definitely save you a bunch of money. Most of our customers walk away very satisfied with the results once they learn how much getting it done professionally was going to cost compared to the amount of work they had to do. And if you have any questions along the way, we're just a phone call away at 1.800.877.7290. Our technical reps will be able to walk you through whatever is required for your home and between our telephone assistance and our web site, you should be able to tackle most any pest related problem including termites.