Resolving Pest Control Issues

A Pest Control Professional Might Use Foam Treatments To Eliminate Your Termites

27 February 2023 by Lance Burke

An important step in treating your home for termites is to identify the type of termites you have. This is important because they have different behaviors and need to be treated differently. If the termite inspector determines your home has drywood termites, you may be given the option of tenting or using foam to eliminate the pests. Here's a look at why you might prefer using a termite control foam treatment.

You Can Avoid Damage To Your Roof And Property 

The alternative to a termite foam treatment is to put a tent over your home and fill your home with gas. This could potentially cause damage to your roof, satellite dish, or solar panels. You may even need to remove the panels and other attachments, which is costly and labor-intensive.

All that work and worry is eliminated when you use foam instead. Your home won't be damaged since no tenting is involved and you won't even need to move out of your house for a few days.

Foam Treatments Go Where Termites Live

It's necessary to treat inside your house when you have drywood termites since that's where the termites live. The termites tunnel inside the wood and live in places such as window frames, attic rafters, or walls. Pouring liquid termiticide outdoors or using bait won't work on drywood termites. However, using foam is an effective method since it is applied directly where there are signs of termite activity.

The foam is applied through small holes that are drilled or that the termites made and that lead to their tunnel system. As the foam is sprayed in, it expands and soaks the wood. This kills off an active infestation, and it can also act as a preventative since the foam has a residual effect on the wood.

Since the foam is applied deep inside the wood, you don't have to worry about the residue left behind getting on your household belongings.

Foam Termite Treatments Cost Less Than Tenting

Tenting is effective at killing termites too, but it has a couple of drawbacks. It doesn't have any residual effect, and it's expensive. In addition to the expense of tenting, you may incur additional costs if you need to rent a hotel room while the work is going on or if you need to remove solar panels or make roof repairs afterward.

Foam is a more affordable option, and you don't have to make lengthy preparations before the treatment. When you compare your options for residential termite treatments, you may find foam treatments to be the right choice for treating drywood termites. However, your termite control company can help you choose the right method and confirm if foam is the best for your situation.

To learn more, contact a company like Elite 1 Termite Control.

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