There are various types of termite treatments out there, but how long do they last? Finding out how long your house stays protected against termites will help you choose the best remedy for your home. There are different types of termite treatments out there, but how long do they last? Finding out how long you’re protected can help you choose the best one.
On average, termite treatment lasts about 5 years. Liquid termite treatment can last even more, whereas termite bait stations only last for a year and need to be maintained annually. This information could also be used as your basis to make decisions that can affect you financially. The following are the different treatments and information on how long they usually last.
Liquid Termite Treatments
As we have said, this treatment can last for five years on average. In this treatment, our specialist will dig a trench around the perimeter of your home and apply it. The liquid solution will serve as a barricade against termites who want to enter your home. Since your home is surrounded by protection, termites will find it hard to cross the boundary and will only keep themselves outside the perimeter as much as possible.
Termite Bait Stations
Termite bait stations are usually utilized to trap subterranean termites. Subterranean termites often build mounds on the ground and get to your home through rotten foundations.
So, termite baits are placed strategically around your home and need to be monitored annually. They should be 20 feet away from each other. Termites attempting to infest your home will take the bait while foraging.
The bait doesn’t kill termites right away. But it has poison inside that will infect any termite that comes in contact with it. As soon as the infected termite comes back to its colony, the poison on its body will infect the rest of the termites.
This treatment will only last for a year and needs to be replaced every year. The only downside is that it could take months for termites to come across the bait stations. Eliminating the colony through this technique could be time-consuming.
Tenting or Chemical Fumigation
Chemical fumigation includes covering a whole building with a tarp and filling it with gas-based insecticide over the course of several days. Before the process begins, tenants or owners of the house are asked to evacuate first. While still used, the tenting method will force out termites. The effect of fumigation is long term but you would have to wait for the pest control company to give clearance for safety before you can occupy the house again.
Generally, the fumigation process will take about 24 hours to complete but you will need to stay out of your home for at least 72 hours after the chemical fumigation is complete. Wait for the signal given by your termite inspection specialist.
Heat Treatments
Heat treatment is considered the most environmentally-friendly treatment of all. In this method, the entire building is covered with a tarp, and then hot air is infused therein until the temperature reaches 140 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Factors Affecting How Long Termites
There are many factors that can affect how long a termite inspection can last.
Type of Termite
The type of termite can affect the length of termite treatment or inspection. For example, Subterranean termites and dry wood termites are most common in Australia. That means, they can easily go back to the house they have previously infested. In this case, termite inspectors would have to adjust their treatments and would even recommend recurring treatment depending on the type of termites in your home.
Degree of Infestation
Termite treatments can last for 5 to 10 years, depending on your chosen treatment plan. However, the degree of infestation will also affect the treatment. The more severe the infestation is, the higher the chance they will come back. This is mostly due to the fact that some termites can still be left lurking in areas that treatment hasn’t reached.
Home Environment
Another major factor that affects the longevity of termite treatment is your home environment. Homes constructed in termite-prone areas have a higher chance of recurring termite infestation. Over time, termites that live 100 meters away from your home will still find their way to your abode. Hence, your termite specialist will need to access all the wood components in your home. Wooden structures that are somehow harder to reach or absolutely inaccessible will be more prone to re-infestation.
Conclusion
There are several termite treatments available on the market such as liquid termiticides, baiting systems, and fumigation. Each treatment has varying degrees of effectiveness in eliminating the termite infestation. When a reliable treatment is administered effectively, it will ensure that your home will be free from termites for the duration that the termite inspection company promises you.
Finding the right company to conduct termite inspection and treatment is crucial for the total eradication of termites on your property. The Local Guys have well-trained and experienced termite inspectors and specialists, who can help you get rid of termites in your home.
What Services Do We Offer?
We offer a bunch of services and treatments to control pest infestation for the masses all across Australia. Our pest control services can manage:
- Flying insects (wasps, bees, flies, mosquitoes, etc.)
- Crawling insects (termites, spiders, cockroaches, ants, etc.)
- Birds and rodents (rats, mice, birds, etc.)
Our team of experts works towards returning your home back to you just so you can resume your life without any disruption or hassle, which is exactly what makes The Local Guys Pest Control the absolute best in the game!
