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.

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.

Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:

Termidor: http://www.bugspraycart.com/insecticide/liquid/termidor-sc-20-oz

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

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.