Termite Control
When you need termite pest control in Bergen County NJ, Rockland
County NY or the rest of the tri-state area, it pays to call an experienced
professional right away. A thorough inspection by a trusted pest exterminator
is the first and most important step in protecting your property. Their
“experienced” eyes can locate the specific areas in your home where termites
are likely to be. Based on this inspection, he will design a treatment plan to
control any current infestation or take preventative measures to minimize
potential future infestation.
LIQUID TREATMENT
Liquid treatments apply chemicals to the soil, creating a barrier
to cut off and repel termites. These specialized chemicals have bonding agents
that bond to them to the soil, kill termites that attempt to travel through the
treated soil, and cause the colony to withdraw. The chemicals are applied in areas
prescribed during the initial inspection and are individual for each structure
based not only on the areas of infestation but the structure of the building
itself.
Exterior trenching and chemical application around the building’s
foundation is generally the “foundation” of a successful treatment. In
combination with this it may be necessary to treat the foundation itself. Areas
are drilled on the exterior and/or interior with chemicals applied through the
drill holes to the hollow block voids or soil beneath the slab.
Sometimes there are physical limitations to getting an all-encompassing
barrier. Any possible changes that will facilitate the best possible treatment
will be recommended during the estimate stage of the service.
IE: Shrubs that need to be moved, carpet or tile to be lifted,
etc. Compliance with these requests is strongly recommended, and failure to do
so may compromise not only the effectiveness of the treatment but also the
warranty on the job. Occasionally the obstruction cannot be circumvented, some
of which cannot be known prior to the actual treatment (rock formations, major
tree roots). Should this be the case, we treat as thoroughly as possible and
definitely recommend annual re-inspection.
WARRANTY
The Bug Runner generally issues a One Year Warranty after a
successful pest control treatment. Meaning, should termite activity recur
within that year, the re-treat cost is no-charge and any damage caused by
ACTIVE termites may be repaired at Bug Runner’s discretion after a $1000.00
deductible is met by the customer (warranties for partial treatments may apply
to treated areas only). This warranty is renewable each year with a fee that is
substantially lower than the cost of the original treatment or the cost of a
non-covered re-treat. The warranty runs year to year from the original
treatment date
TREATING WITH BAITS
Bait systems differ from liquid methods in that they do not repel
or kill termites immediately. Instead, there are stations set up in or around
the structure to attract and/or monitor the termites. Initially there is no
termiticide used at all. The stations have a wood or paper insert, suitable for
termite consumption, which is checked periodically by the pest control
operator. If termites start to feed at a station, a bait/toxicant combo is
added. As termites feed they bring bait back to share and gradually kill the
colony.
Some differences between
conventional treatments and bait systems:
- No pesticides are applied in or around the home.
- Baits can be used to solve structural or environmental issues that
would normally negate or reduce the effectiveness of a conventional
treatment.
- Baits can be less intrusive – avoiding drilling, removing carpet,
tiles, patio or decking to gain access.
- Baiting requires multiple visits to monitor, add, or replenish
baits as needed. Diligent monitoring for new evidence of termites in the
future is integral for ongoing protection, as with baits there is no
residual pesticide left in the soil after the termites have been
eliminated. Although annual inspections are recommended with conventional
treatments, the effectiveness of the treatment itself does not hinge on
continuous monitoring.
- Results can take longer. Several months may pass before the
termites find the monitoring stations and begin to feed on the bait.
Consequently, it is not uncommon for the elimination procedure to take
more than a full year to complete. Although usually minimal, some degree
of termite feeding and damage may occur before the slow-acting bait takes
effect.
There are many variables with any termite job; location of
activity, type of structure and construction, locations of wells, drains or
cisterns – these factors and more determine if a building is a good candidate
for baiting, liquid or a combination of techniques. Ultimately, the choice
should be based on the professional Pest Control operators opinion of what will
give the most safe and effective service for the individual location.
CHOOSING A PEST
EXTERMINATOR
If you’re looking for
a local pest exterminator in Bergen County NJ or Rockland County NY, you may
find a large number of options out there. To be sure you’re making the right
choice, these are a few common courses of action:
Compare written
proposals. Seek value but avoid making decisions based on price alone.
Ask friends and neighbors to recommend a firm that has given them satisfactory
service.
Does the company offer a warranty?
Shop around, but don’t delay action indefinitely because damage may have
already started and will continue if left untreated.
Termite Control in
Bergen County NJ and Rockland County NY
Termite pest control
and prevention is a very complex topic. New developments are always on the
horizon, and at The Bug Runner we take pride in our ongoing educational
process. Conferring with some of the top professionals in the pest control
industry, we will make sure our clients benefit from the most current
information available.
If you need pest
control in Bergen County NJ, Rockland County NY or the rest of the tri-state
area, The Bug Runner is here to get the job done.