How to Control Swarmer Termites
Termite colonies cast off swarms each year from August through December, during the termites' migration period. Hundreds of termites will swarm out of a colony in search of an ideal spot to start another colony. If the spot they choose is in the walls of your home they can cause extensive structural damage. A termite swarm in the house indicates you may have other termite colonies in the walls or foundation of the home so you will need to take steps to eradicate them. There are things you can do to prevent your house from becoming home to a breeding colony of termites. Does this Spark an idea?
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Vacuum up termite in the house. If termites are in your house, they will die quickly from lack of moisture. Locate the source of entry and vacuum them up.
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Look for evidence of termite infestation and access points. Termite swarmers look for moist soil in close proximity to wood. They will swarm and fly a short distance, drop their wings and burrow into the soil. Look for termite wings and the presence of dirt-like shelter tubes over foundations.
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Place termite bait in areas of suspected infestation. Termites will carry the bait into the colony and the poison will kill them all.
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Use liquid termiticide around the perimeter of the foundation to prevent subterranean termites from gaining access to your home.
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Seal all cracks and holes in the foundation of the home to deny access to termites.
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Install insect screens over vents leading into the home.
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Clear away all wood debris from around the home.
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