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Whether you’ve noticed them in your walls or in your furniture, termites can be a real pain. These small insects chomp through wood like it’s nothing, making nests wherever they go. Harsh insecticides are the best option to remove termites, but you might not want to introduce poison chemicals in your home. Instead, we’ve detailed a few natural ways you can kill small infestations of termites in your house, furniture, or garden. Keep in mind that natural methods may not do much against larger termite colonies, especially if they’ve been around for a while.
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QuestionWhere do you usually find termites?Joshua BloomJoshua Bloom is a Pest Control Specialist and the Vice President of Operations of Standard Pest Management, a pest control company based in New York City. He has over 20 years of experience in the pest control industry and specializes in commercial and large facility pest control management. Standard Pest Control also specializes in ant, bed bug, cockroach, fly, and rodent control. Joshua is licensed by the NYSDEC (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) for termite control.
Pest Control SpecialistTermites mostly live in moist places. They can be present in basements, window sills, moldings, beams, and furniture. -
QuestionHow do you get rid of termites?Joshua BloomJoshua Bloom is a Pest Control Specialist and the Vice President of Operations of Standard Pest Management, a pest control company based in New York City. He has over 20 years of experience in the pest control industry and specializes in commercial and large facility pest control management. Standard Pest Control also specializes in ant, bed bug, cockroach, fly, and rodent control. Joshua is licensed by the NYSDEC (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) for termite control.
Pest Control SpecialistYou can install termite bait stations, use a liquid barrier treatment, or contact a reputable company to get rid of termites.
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Most termites are drawn to moisture. You can repel termites by keeping your home dry and free of moisture and mold.Thanks
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- ↑ Joshua Bloom. Pest Control Specialist. Expert Interview. 22 April 2020.
- ↑ https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/drywood-termites/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8781989/
- ↑ https://staysafe.org/pest-control/how-to-get-rid-of-termites/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8781989/
- ↑ https://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/pesticides-control-bed-bugs
- ↑ https://nopr.niscpr.res.in/bitstream/123456789/40087/3/IJTK%2016(2)%20333-340.pdf
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8781989/
- ↑ https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/poison/boric-acid-poisoning
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8706096/
- ↑ https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2018/August/MS_IJBPAS_2018_4504.pdf
- ↑ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982213009858
- ↑ Joshua Bloom. Pest Control Specialist. Expert Interview. 22 April 2020.
- ↑ https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/drywood-termites/
- ↑ Joshua Bloom. Pest Control Specialist. Expert Interview. 22 April 2020.