Fumigations have many ups
and downs. They are usually
not cost effective, but their
long track record keeps them
popular.
Drywood Termite Treatment Options
PRO CENTRAL TERMITE CONTROL
TREATMENT
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
FOAM
Large coverage
capabilites, residual
effect, slow decomposition
allows mixed termiticide
greater time to penetrate
wood, low toxicity, non
Prop 65 ingredients,
allows treatment to
inaccessible areas. Very
cost effective.
Biodegradeable, injection
points need through wall
and/or ceilings to apply
method.
ORANGE OIL
Contact kill, low toxicity,
no known overexposure
conditions relative to
medical conditions
Only a "contact kill",
strong citrus smell, highly
flammable at 122%,
marine pollutant,
Biodegradeable ( 93% in
21 days) low residue
value, time consuming
procedure
FUMIGATION
Complete eradication of
drywood termites in entire
structure
Overnight (2-3 days) and
food protection required
HEAT
Eradication where heat is
confined
All heat sensitive materials
must be removed
ELECTROCUTION
Maneuverable device
No ability to measure
lethal application
MICROWAVES
Control without drilling
Poor maneurverability for
confined areas
DRILL-AND-INJECT
Long tract record of being
very effective, residual
chemical delivered
directly into termite gallery
Drilling of infested wood
required
WOOD
REPLACEMENT
Absolute removal of
infestation
Infestation may run into
adjacent, more difficult to
remove, wood members
BORATE SURFACE
SPRAY
Large coverage possible,
reidual protection
Only unfinished wood
treatable, drilling of
infested wood
recommended
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PROFESSIONAL
Tel:562.461.0596