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Q1. Are termites dangerous?
if you have children or pets in your home and dealing with a termite infestation a major concern may be whether or not termites are dangerous. The good news is, although termites are incredibly dangerous to the structure of your home, they are not known to be dangerous to humans.Q2. What can kill termites?
There are two main chemicals used to kill termites. Fipronil is the specially designed chemical used as an active ingredient in many different liquid chemicals. In high enough concentrations, it can kill termites on contact. Our pest control specialists apply it around the perimeter of homes.Termites eat cellulose material including the following:
- wood.
- plants.
- carpet.
- insulation.
- cardboard.
- sheetrock paper.
- fabric.
Q4. Can termites bite you?
Essentially, termites definitely bite wood and do attack other insects, but they do not bite people. Although homeowners experiencing an infestation should not be concerned about receiving bites from termites, professional termite control methods should be sought and implemented to protect the structure of your home.
Essentially, termites definitely bite wood and do attack other insects, but they do not bite people. Although homeowners experiencing an infestation should not be concerned about receiving bites from termites, professional termite control methods should be sought and implemented to protect the structure of your home.
Q5. What is the main cause of termites?
Leaky pipes, improper drainage, and poor airflow all create moisture issues that attract termites. termites in particular thrive in humid environments. While damp wood termites prefer water-damaged wood, subterranean termites are unable to live unless surrounded by enough moisture.
Leaky pipes, improper drainage, and poor airflow all create moisture issues that attract termites. termites in particular thrive in humid environments. While damp wood termites prefer water-damaged wood, subterranean termites are unable to live unless surrounded by enough moisture.
As long as your mattress contains cellulose, termites will make tiny bites, resulting in pinholes on the mattress and bed sheets. Cellulose in fabrics such as flax, hemp, rayon, and cotton make bed sheets a tasty meal for termites. if they infest your bed, your mattress and bed sheets will not be safe
Workers and soldiers live approximately one to two years. Queen termites may survive for over a decade under optimal climate conditions.
Rather, termites have rather strong pincers they use to help eat wood. If a termite is picked up or handled without protective gloves, they could essentially bite you using their pincers. Bites can be rather painful and unpleasant.
While you cannot get rid of termites permanently from the environment, you can help prevent them from taking root in your home and control any active colonies nearby. Although it may be tempting to try termite control yourself, prevention and treatment is best left to the professionals.
Q10. What is the best termite prevention method?
The most common technique for treating termite infestations is the soil-applied barrier treatment. Termite chemical used for barrier treatments must be specifically labeled for that use.