Why should I tent or “fumigate” my home instead of spot treatment?
If a fumigation of your home has been recommended by a termite inspector, it is because termite evidence, or “pellets” have been found that has lead him to believe in his professional judgment, that a local treatment would not be sufficient for a successful elimination. Also, if the evidence of termite infestation is in an inaccessible area, or leading into an inaccessible area, fumigation will also be recommended.I was in my backyard and saw what looks like flying termites? How do I know if these are termites or maybe something else, like flying ants?
Termites and Ants have slightly different body shapes. Ants have 2 distinct body parts while termites have one oval type shape. If you are still uncertain, you can call The Bug Solution, and a professional will identify your problem and recommend the proper treatment.How long do I need to be out of my house should I decide to tent my home?
The standard time you would need to be away from your home, is typically two nights, or approx. 48 hours.I have heard a lot about Orange Oil on the radio and television advertisements, proclaiming that fumigation is unnecessary. Why are fumigations still being recommended or being done in your industry, when apparently this new chemical can avert such inconveniences to homeowners?
Orange Oil is just another form of local treatment and cannot exterminate termites to the full extent that a fumigation can provide. Other methods such as electro-gun, microwave, and freezing with liquid nitrogen, are local/spot treatments that are designed to eradicate termites within a specific area, but are not intended for whole house eradication and, therefore, are NOT alternatives to fumigation (State of California Structural Pest Control Board information on fumigation; www.pestboad.ca.gov).Are there different types of termites?
There are basically 2 types of termites that are commonly found in the Southern California area. They are drywood Termites, and Subterranean Termites. Drywood termites nest and colonize in the structure that they eat. Sub-terranean termites nest in the ground and travel above the earth’s surface to eat. Depending on what type of infestation you have, determines the type of treatment needed for termite control. For drywood termite infestation, treatment can involve local chemical treatments, or fumigation. A subterranean termite treatment always involves administering chemical materials directly into the ground.