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5 Environmentally-Friendly Ways to Eliminate Termite

Admin • May 05, 2021

Pest infestation is one of the most common problems homeowners face, especially termites. Termites can cause devastation to your house structure; they have special enzymes, making them digest cellulose (an organic material found in plants and woods).

However, there are several ways to eliminate them, but we recommend environmentally friendly methods and products. Here are some eco-friendly ways to eliminate termites you should know. 

  • Expose to Sunlight & Heat

Termites hate the strong and sharp rays of sunlight. When they‘re exposed to  heat and sunlight , they die. So if you notice any termites in your furniture, drag it outside your house and leave it in the yard for few hours or call an expert.  However, that’s not always the most efficient way to get rid of them. 

At Xterminator, we practice the best eco-friendly ways to eliminate termites like washing your sheets or other clothing items on high heat for almost 45 minutes.

  • Install Protection Barrier

While eliminating termites, an expert will always start off by building a protection barrier around the infestations, so the toxic chemicals won’t affect the surroundings. Since it isolates the area, the amount of termiticide will decrease which is environmentally-friendly and cost-effective. 

  • Use Sodium Borates Safely

  • An exterminator spraying insecticide in a home.

Sodium borates are commonly known as borax powder. Many experts use this powder to kill termite bydamaging termite’s nervous system. This is another environmentally friendly and effective way to eliminate termites that gets the area clean without adding toxins to the atmosphere.

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Image alt text: An exterminator spraying insecticide in a home. 

  • Liquid Termite Treatment 

The Sentricon termite treatment system we use, also known as liquid termite treatment, is another effective method to use. This treatment repels and kills termites; all we do is spray it all over the area and leave. Our experts use this system to poison termites on the surface and underneath too. 

Final Takeaway

Are you looking for environmentally-friendly services to eliminate termites? Hire Xterminator Pest Control.

At Xterminator Pest Control, we ensure to deliver the best reliable, affordable, and  effective residential pest  control services in Columbus, Ohio. For more details,  contact us  today, and we will guide you through it! When you enlist us for the job, you know you’re getting a team of experienced, accomplished extermination technicians to get your home clean. 

 

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