Heat treatment is a relatively new and innovative method for eradicating termites. Similar to fumigation, heat treatment penetrates areas of a structure that cannot be reached by traditional pesticide applications. The advantage of heat treatments is their efficiency; they can be completed in just a few hours and require occupants to be out of the house for no more than an afternoon, typically around 4-6 hours.
Before initiating any termite treatment, our state-licensed technicians will conduct a thorough inspection of your home or commercial property. This comprehensive inspection allows us to assess the extent of the termite infestation and determine the most effective treatment approach. Based on their findings, our technicians will provide you with a detailed recommendation tailored to your specific situation.
If heat treatment is deemed the best option, our technicians will work with you to schedule the procedure at a convenient time. This ensures minimal disruption to your daily routine. During the heat treatment, our team will carefully monitor the temperature levels throughout the structure to ensure that all areas are effectively treated.
Heat treatment works by raising the temperature in the affected areas to a level that is lethal to termites but safe for your home and belongings. This method not only eliminates the current termite infestation but also helps prevent future infestations by addressing hard-to-reach areas that might harbor termite colonies.
Heat treatment offers several benefits over traditional methods. It is an eco-friendly option, as it does not rely on chemical pesticides, making it a great choice for homes with children, pets, or individuals with chemical sensitivities. Moreover, the quick turnaround time means you can return to your home or business promptly, without the extended waiting period associated with fumigation.
Our goal is to provide you with a termite treatment that is both effective and convenient. If you have any questions or need further information about heat treatment or any other termite control options, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to ensuring your satisfaction and the complete eradication of termites from your property.
All insects, including termites, have a thermal death point of about 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature is sufficient to exterminate termites, yet not high enough to damage your property or electronics. Imagine parking your car in the sun on a hot summer day; the interior of your car heats up to a similar temperature without harming your electronics or dashboard. Heat treatments for termite control operate on a similar principle.
During a heat treatment, the temperature inside your property is gradually increased to between 120 and 130 degrees Fahrenheit. This elevated temperature is maintained for approximately four hours to ensure thorough extermination of termites. Specialized heating equipment and strategically placed fans are used to evenly distribute the heat throughout the property, maximizing the treatment's effectiveness.
Before the treatment begins, our technicians will carefully prepare your property, ensuring that all necessary precautions are taken to protect your belongings. The process includes setting up the heating equipment and positioning the fans in key locations to create an even and consistent heat distribution.
Once the heat treatment is underway, our technicians will continuously monitor the temperature levels to ensure they remain within the effective range. This meticulous attention to detail ensures that the entire structure, including hard-to-reach areas where termites may be hiding, is thoroughly treated. After treatment, technicians will inspect the property to confirm that the termite infestation has been effectively eradicated. They will then open doors and windows to allow the temperature inside your home or business to return to normal levels. This cooling-down process is essential to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for occupants.
The entire heat treatment process, from setup to takedown, typically takes about six hours. This includes the time needed for preparation, the actual heating period, and the subsequent cooling down and inspection. Once the property has returned to a normal temperature, occupants can re-enter.
Heat treatment offers several advantages over traditional pesticide applications. It is a non-chemical, environmentally friendly method that poses no risk to pets, children, or individuals with chemical sensitivities. Additionally, the quick turnaround time means minimal disruption to your daily routine, allowing you to return to your home or business promptly. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a heat treatment, please contact us. We are committed to providing you with the best possible termite control solutions to protect your property.
There are a few treatment options available for termite control. Based on your needs and budget, our termite inspectors will make their recommendations after a thorough inspection of your structure.
During fumigation, the building is tented for 24-48 hours. Vikane gas is then pumped into the sealed structure, replacing the oxygen. Vikane penetrates hard to reach areas like walls voids, attic spaces, eaves and door frames. After treatment, our technicians will remove the tent and air out the structure. We will thoroughly inspect the structure before we allow occupants to return. Fumigation service is warrantied for 3 years after service.
Local treatment is a great option for small scale infestations or smaller budgets. After a thorough inspection is completed, our technicians may recommend localized spot treatment based on their findings. You will not need to leave the house for this treatment and prep, if any, will be minimal.
Orange oil is a non-traditional treatment option used to rid exposed wood structures of termites. It works by injecting the product into the wood structures. Orange oil destroys termites and their eggs quickly and without using traditional pesticide methods like fumigation. Service time is quick and easy and doesn’t require you to be out of the home during treatment.
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Natural forces like earthquakes and tornadoes can cause a wake of destruction. Fortunately, they have taught us something about the kind of home they are most likely to damage. It turns out that strong forces “pick on” homes and buildings that have structural defects. Homes that are well built and maintained are more likely to come through a major calamity in much better shape.
A structural defect can be the result of a design or construction flaw and makes your home weaker. Weakening can also be caused by anything that attacks the structural wood. This includes beetles, fungi, termites and carpenter ants. Unchecked, these pests can reduce the strength of wood by as much as 80%, leaving your home susceptible to widespread damage. The stronger the force, the more likely that force will cause severe, and perhaps irreparable, damage to the home.
The porch column that has a masonry exterior can conceal termite- damaged wood inside. The column could break during an earthquake. Had the wood been intact, the column may very well have come through unharmed. Be vigilant in keeping your home in good repair and free of wood-destroying pests. Don’t hesitate to have inaccessible areas opened so they can be inspected for hidden damage.
Any structure with wood looks and smells like a big juicy steak to termites. These pests have an uncanny ability to locate wood both by smell and by random searching, even when dirt, cement, or stucco hides the wood. There are certain situations that encourage problems with termites. Here are some common termite trouble spots.
These are just some of the many, many situations that can lead to trouble with termites. A professional Southland Pest Control’s inspection can spot these and other, less obvious conditions that can lead to problems with various wood-damaging pests.