Homemade Termite Killer Tips

Although using chemicals has been proven as the most effective termite killer many people are adamant against using any toxic chemicals around their homes for pest control. For those homeowners that are environmentally conscious, many are looking for a way to come up with a homemade termite killer. The problem is that there is no known homemade termite killer that is as reliable as the termite chemicals.

But if you want to give it a go here are some things you can try without using chemicals. Termites are known for their insatiable need for food. Foraging twenty-four hours a day, day after day. So the most effective termite killer will be one that eliminates their food source.

To do that you need to try and keep the area around the foundation of your home dry. This requires you to keep the mulch in your flower beds at least six inches from the base of your house, repair any structural wood around your home that is susceptible to water damage and seal up any small cracks around your home that could allow termites to enter.

Another method that environmentally conscious homeowners have tried is taking a cardboard box and watering it down. You then place the cardboard box around your home and monitor it. Termites like soft wood and cardboard is made of wood. So if you have a termite infestation it is likely that they will begin to feed on the dampened cardboard.

Once you find termites in the cardboard box you need to remove it and destroy it and then repeat the process with a new cardboard box. This method takes time and is not a quick fix, but eventually you should be able to get the termites somewhat under control.

There are also some organic termite killers that you can find at your local home improvement stores. These usually work by putting the termite killer around the foundation of your home and changing it out frequently. Termite stakes are one example of this type of product. If you do not have a serious problem with termites this may be something you will want to try rather than paying a thousand dollars to a pest control company.

The key to using any homemade termite killer is that you need to continuously monitor it’s effectiveness. If they seem to be under control from your efforts then great, but if the termite problem just keeps getting worse it may be time to call in a professional.