A few individuals who own
a home or a building will at one time or another need to hire a Cypress termite inspection firm to chase away rodents or other bugs and insects with poisons or
other methods. With that being said, not all contractors are qualified to do
this work properly so it is important to use certified personnel every time a
problem arises. To find a professional in your area check the internet and ask
friends, family, and coworkers about who they use.
A few years ago, if you
were dealing with termites, bugs known for eating through wood, a deep trench
was dug circling the entire property. Once the trench was completed then toxic
chemicals were poured in the trench creating a barrier between the nest and the
property they were eating away at to destroy. Today there are methods that are
more modern where tubs are placed in gardens filled with food. These feeding
stations are placed a few feet apart from each other and monitored by hand-held
computers. Wherever activity is determined, the focus of concentration is in
this area rather than the whole property having to be soaked in poison.
What happens is the poisoned
food will eventually end up at the nest killing all the insects there. Once the
queen is killed, the colony will die. Once a barrier is created between the
colony and the food supply, insects will travel elsewhere looking for food.
These creatures are known
for traveling long distances searching for food so it is very unlikely that a
nest will be spotted by the naked eye. They are clever creatures known for
laying a scent trail to alert others of a good food source. This is why beams
and other wood are eaten instantaneously even when some preventative measures
are taken.
This method of treatment
has been known to work well on historic buildings where it would be next to
impossible to dig a trench. Just imagine the White House having to have a trench
dug around it.
Termites love the
cellulose that is found in wood, which is found in almost all buildings. Once
these little munching machines set up residence the damage that can be done is
tremendous. All the while, the unsuspecting victim is unaware of the damage
being done until it is too late.
Some signs to look for are
dust droppings under furniture, hollow sounding beams, and brown earth “tubes”
which are seen traversing immovable objects like concrete or metal. If tunnels
are found around your property, it is best to call in the Cypress termite
inspection firm who can inspect the building.
