Can I exterminate termites on my own?
Exterminating termites on your own is possible but quite challenging. Here are the main points to consider:
· Cost –termite products are expensive. Most importantly, the cost of termite damage begins at hundreds to thousands of dollars for repairs and can escalate to entire structures being condemned.
· Knowledge – proper treatment for termites includes:
o proper identification of termite species – Drywood, Formosan, and subterranean termites have major behavioral differences.
o Understanding construction types and how those tie into proper termite treatment
· Time & labor – consider the difference in applying 200 gallons of insecticide one 5-gallon bucket at a time vs having a pressurized tank applying at 6 gallons per minute.
· Tools – Tanks, drills, bits, etc. may cost half the cost of treatment alone. Most termite tools are not useful in other home maintenance areas.
When it comes to termites, spend your time vetting 2 to 3 professionals rather than diving in on your own. Rove Pest Control’s national termite provider database is just a phone call away.
