DIY Subterranean Termite Treatment Guide 2022
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You should follow a proven, affordable two-step procedure to exterminate an active subterranean termite colony in your home or commercial building in Silver Springs. You should first treat and exterminate the active termite infestation by contacting MTB Pest Control today. Then, we can use a soil treatment or bait system for termite control in Silver Springs, MD, to eliminate and KILL any remaining termite infestation colonies.
Although you may save money on DIY termite control treatments, they can also be very time-consuming and labor-intensive. If you are unsure how to treat termites yourself, we recommend contacting our professional Silver Springs pest control company “near me,” specializing in this type of termite control treatment.
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STEP 1
If possible, treat the termite nest directly. If you can locate an indoor termite nesting area, we recommend that you immediately treat any active termite insect infestation. There are many ways to treat and exterminate an active termite infestation using Subterranean termite control products for DIY. We recommend that you use a nonrepellent product to treat the termite nest. Nonrepellent products (or ones that are not easily detected) help termites spread it to other colony members. There are options for nonrepellent products: such as concentrated liquids that are Ready to use and aerosol sprays Foams.
The location of the termite infestation and personal preference will determine the formulation you choose. Please get in touch with us if you need assistance in selecting the right product for your needs. If you are doing termite control in Silver Springs yourself, Use a non-repellent product with patience. It can take up to 90 days for termites to disappear.
PRO-TIP
You can use borate products such as Boracare. To exterminate the current infestation of termites and protect your wood from future infestations, however, you should first treat the soil outdoors. Wait at least 90 days before applying the Boracare. Boracare can lead to an outdoor colony of termites branching in another direction, allowing termites to infest a new area in your home. If you choose to use a concentrated nonrepellent product, you must have a dedicated sprayer for this use. If you use herbicides or other insecticides in the sprayer, you could leave behind a residue that could adversely affect the nonrepellent properties of the concentrate.
Drilling in voids or wood:
To apply the product, you may need to drill holes. To apply the termite control product directly to termite galleries, you may have to drill into the drywall. It is best to drill holes 18 inches above the floor, and between each stud in the area infested with termites. It is best to drill holes every 3-4 inches when drilling into wood. This will ensure that the drill bit doesn’t resist. This will show you that you have reached the termite gallery.
Use the labeled termiticide product to apply directly into the holes. We recommend Termidor SC or Termidor Foam. Be patient. Use a non-repellent product with patience. It can take up to 90 days for termites to disappear.
STEP 2
Termite Trenching
1. We recommend that you treat the exterior wall of the area where the termite infestation is with a concentrated, nonrepellent termiticide like Termidor SC. Two reasons are why the exterior treatment of your home is essential. This will ensure that any sub-colonies that were gathering food in the house are exterminated as soon as they leave the property.
2. It will prevent new colony members from moving into the home. This general termite control treatment near me in Silver Springs, MD is intended to treat a structure or home built on a monolithic slab. We recommend you call us if you have any questions about this treatment or own a house built on a monolithic slab. We can help you navigate the process that is right for you. For complete instructions, please read the entire product label.
Tools Required:
1) Pickax or trench shovel
2) 5 Gallon Bucket
3) Sprayer with a hand pump
If you have concrete areas that need to be trenched,
1) You can rent a Hammer drill from your local home improvement store.
2) Concrete drill bit, 1/2″ x 18″ or 1/2″x24″
Dig trench:
You will need a pickax or trenching tool to dig a trench 6″ wide x 6″ deep against the foundation of your exterior wall. Your house’s foundation will make up one side of the trench. The trench should not exceed 10 feet in length or extend down to the infested exterior wall.
Mix termiticide solution:
Once the trench has been dug, you can start mixing the termiticide solution. This step can be done with a 5-gallon bucket. The bucket should be filled with 4 gallons of water. As per the product label, add the required amount of concentrated termiticide. Use a paint stirrer to mix the solution well.
Find the solution to your trench:
For every 10 feet of trench, you will need to pour 4 gallons worth of solution. Pour slowly to ensure that the answer is evenly distributed.
Remove the soil from the trench.
You must ensure that the termite solution is applied to the soil as you move it back into the trench. Use a hand pump sprayer containing one gallon of the finished termiticide solution to spray the soil while you replace it in the trench. Make sure to keep the soil moist.
Concrete drilling:
Concrete, such as a sidewalk or carport slab, may be against the foundation of the area you are treating. You will need to drill through it to apply termiticide solutions to the soil. Use a hammer drill and a Concrete drill bit 1/2″ x 18″. Start about 2-3 inches from the foundation. Drill holes at 12″ intervals along the foundation wall. This is not just drilling through concrete but as far as possible into the dirt. The deeper you can drill, the better. Fill the holes at the same rate as you did the trench: 4 gallons per ten feet. You could drill the holes 12 inches apart.
This would give you 10 holes that extend over 10 feet. Each hole will need 4 gallons. It works out to about half a gallon per hole. These can be filled with a one-gallon sprayer. It should be used on a “pin stream”, which allows you to force the liquid down the hole without it splashing everywhere. A funnel can be used to pour the termiticide down holes. Getting 4 gallons per ten feet into the holes can be difficult. To ensure enough dirt is removed to hold the termiticide, you need a drill bit at least 18 inches long. The ground may not absorb the termiticide you have placed in the holes. Fill in the gaps and work for about an hour on another project. Then, fill them again. You can use a concrete patcher purchased at a hardware or home improvement store to fill the holes or use Trebor plugs that seal the spot without any substantial mess.
PRO-TIP
If you choose to use a concentrated nonrepellent product, you must have a dedicated sprayer for this use. If you use herbicides or other insecticides in the sprayer, you could leave behind a residue that could adversely affect the nonrepellent properties of the concentrate.
