Termite Control – Homeowner Guide – Termite MD

On this site you’ll find the Termite Control information you need to make termite identification, instructions on doing a basic termite inspection and termite treatment options including treating your home yourself.

Termite Control is needed because termites are more than a nuisance, termites can cause real structure damage, therefore termite control information is important to homeowners wanting to prevent termites or those facing an active termite infestation or a business owner trying to make the right decision about which termite control treatment is right and is the best value for his/her structure. You’ll find pictures of termites to help you identify which kind of termites you have; subterranean termites, Formosan termites, dry wood termites or damp wood termites.

Do you need termite control?

If you see termites swarm inside your home or business, you most likely have an active infestation of termites and need termite control. If you see a termite tunnel on your wall or on the outside foundation wall near the base of your building, you need termite control. These termite tubes are used to shield foraging termites from natural enemies, like ants, and to keep them from being subjected to light and the sun’s ultra-violet rays, which kills them. I’ll tell you where to look for termites on my termite inspection page.

Getting ready for a real estate inspection. If you are selling your home you will need a termite letter for the bank or mortgage company to insure there are no visual signs of termites and conditions conducive to termite infestation are at a minimum.

Termite damage is usually found when you least expect it and can be expensive to treat and repair. The best strategy to keep unexpected high cost down to a minimum is to do preventative termite control  before you have termites. It’s simple; you can eliminate the repair cost by doing termite control before your structure is termite infested. This strategy only works with subterranean termites and Formosan termites, there is very little you can do to prevent an infestation of dry woods or damp woods, fortunately these last two are not as common as subterraneans and Formosans.

Termite Control Options

Do It Yourself Termite Control Treatment and Save Big

Termite Control Liquid Treatment – Do it yourself termite control is explained and you’ll find doing your own treatment is easier to do than you might think. You can do a professional liquid termite control treatment by simply following simple instructions and by using TERMIDOR SC, a mattock (digging and grubbing tool), and a clean five gallon bucket to achieve professional results. The secret is Termidor, the top termite control product used by the pros, and now you can use the same products professional pest control operators use.

Termite Control Bait System – I’ll also explain how to install a complete termite control bait station system using my inexpensive Advance Bait System Kit, a post hole digger and a tape measure. I’ll also go over conditions conducive to termite infestations, so you can help prevent termites.

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