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How to Kill Formosan Termites With a Zapper

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Termites will cause extensive damage to the wood structure of your home.

Formosan termites are one of the most destructive types of termites you can encounter. These winged terrors fly in swarms and have been known to burrow through cement and brick to get to a food source. They feed not only on homes, but also on healthy trees. There is one effective weapon that every homeowner can put in his or her arsenal to fend off Formosan termites--a bug zapper. This handy device attracts termites with a bright fluorescent light, and high voltage electrical wires kill on contact. Used effectively, this device can protect your home and the trees on your property. Does this Spark an idea?

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Instructions

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      Locate the swarm of Formosan termites and hang the bug zapper nearby. Once you find a location, turn the bug zapper on and set it up according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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      Turn off all the lights in the surrounding area so the bug zapper can shine brightly and stand out. Formosan termites are attracted to bright lights.

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      Check the bug zapper daily to see if it is killing termites effectively. Most zappers have a tray what will collect bugs as they fall. You can check this tray to see if there is a sufficient number of termites being killed. If not, move the bug zapper to another location.

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      Keep the bug zapper on until there are no more visible signs of Formosan termites swarming your property.

Tips & Warnings

  • You can hang a bug zapper in your house, but be sure to buy a zapper with a tray that catches dead bugs. Not all zappers come this feature. A tray-less zapper will result in a lot of dead termites on your floor.

  • Bug zappers run electricity to high-voltage wires surrounding a fluorescent light. These wires are always covered by a protective grid, but it is still wise to keep the zapper out of the reach of children and pets to prevent an accident.

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