Fumigation and insecticides, used widely in the United States and many other countries around the world, continue to be criticized in the USA on the basis that they pose risks to the health and safety of people and pets as well as present threats to the environment. This article explores some alternatives to termites treatment involving these much maligned methods of exterminating termites.
One such alternative which is said to interrupt the life cycle of termites is boric acid. Although some experts doubt its effectiveness in getting rid of large colonies, this system works by being dissolved in water and then spread over infected areas. Boric acid controls the population of the colony by preventing it from growing and most importantly, from moving on to other locations. This form of treatment is generally considered a preventive measure which contributes to the doubt expressed by some experts in using the product to get rid of an infestation.
Microwaves is another rather recent method of getting rid of pesky insects. Best used for small infestations confined to a particular area, this method shoots rays into the wall or wood killing the insects in two to three days.
Freezing is also sometimes used. Like microwaves, this process is effective in the early stages of infestations and where the problem is confined to small areas. Liquid nitrogen is pumped or sprayed into the affected areas, often through the tunnels constructed by the termites. Walls and insects are frozen, the former forever and the latter only for a brief time.
For larger colonies which are confined to a small area, electricity can be used. Electro-guns shoot high voltage electricity into the habitat of the colony. And finally, for large colonies in a large space, heat treatment should be considered, and in fact, in some states it is the only lawful alternative to fumigation where a large portion of the house is infected. - 30446
One such alternative which is said to interrupt the life cycle of termites is boric acid. Although some experts doubt its effectiveness in getting rid of large colonies, this system works by being dissolved in water and then spread over infected areas. Boric acid controls the population of the colony by preventing it from growing and most importantly, from moving on to other locations. This form of treatment is generally considered a preventive measure which contributes to the doubt expressed by some experts in using the product to get rid of an infestation.
Microwaves is another rather recent method of getting rid of pesky insects. Best used for small infestations confined to a particular area, this method shoots rays into the wall or wood killing the insects in two to three days.
Freezing is also sometimes used. Like microwaves, this process is effective in the early stages of infestations and where the problem is confined to small areas. Liquid nitrogen is pumped or sprayed into the affected areas, often through the tunnels constructed by the termites. Walls and insects are frozen, the former forever and the latter only for a brief time.
For larger colonies which are confined to a small area, electricity can be used. Electro-guns shoot high voltage electricity into the habitat of the colony. And finally, for large colonies in a large space, heat treatment should be considered, and in fact, in some states it is the only lawful alternative to fumigation where a large portion of the house is infected. - 30446
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