Termites are among the most dangerous insects that may ruin the foundation of a house in few years. The termites are not noticeable during the first few years which is the worst part of their presence and it means that they do not give any warning.
This means it could be too late after someone realizes the presence of these unwelcome guests. There are many products and countless articles on methods to kill termites. But we put together some alternative ways to kill termites if the run-of-the-mill termite products don’t do the job.
Permethrin dust is an insecticide that helps control a wide variety of household pests, including termites. These are natural insecticides and favorite chemicals of most homeowners that not only affect the termites but also ticks, ground beetles, ants, and wasps. Arsenic dust is also an effective insecticide to wash off termites. Its major advantage is that if one termite is in contact with it then the other termites of the same colony will also breathe the toxic stuff. This chemical has cannibalistic nature which means the chemical could be transmitted from dead termites to the other termites who feed them.
Termites cannot live in low temperatures (20 degrees Fahrenheit) and thus the use of liquid nitrogen can eliminate terminates. Termites can also be killed by drowning them. Sunlight is the natural source of killing termites. If enough light is not penetrating into the home then the termites may ruin the house. The windows should be open during the daytime so that enough light enters the rooms.
If a table or chair is infested with termites then keeping them outside for 2-3 days may kill all the termites. Salts are also effective in the control of termites. Making a solution of salt and water in a jar and then spraying on the infected area could kill the termites due to dehydration.
Another effective way to eradicate termites is electrocution and orange oil. Orange oil is simply extracted from the peel of orange and it is not soluble in water. Care must be taken while using it because it is dangerous for humans as it may irritate the skin and eyes. Actually, orange oil destroys the cell membrane of various insects. The orange oil could be used by drilling a hole in the infected area and then pouring it into a hollow space.
Nematodes can also be used to kill termites as they are the worm species that look for prey like termites. The spray of nematodes can destroy all the termites in approximately forty-eight hours. Nematodes are not dangerous for pets, humans, and plants. They only kill the insects and destroy them in no time.
There are some bug bombs that are liquid insecticides and are available in grocery stores in aerosol cans. These are sprayed on the infected areas and after the termites come close to these toxic substances they die. The cardboard traps are also used to eradicate the termites from infected areas. Make sure to consult with experts or follow the instructions given for each product before its use.