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Can Salt Kill Termites?

Can Salt Kill Termites?

This is sort of a yes and no answer. Yes, table salt or sodium chloride technically will kill a lot of things including humans if taken in a high enough quantity. The toxicity of products are measured by the LD50…
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Do termites eat walls?

Do termites eat walls?

Most walls in today's construction are framed with wooden studs. These wooden studs can be eaten by termites. In addition, baseboards and trim, which are attached to walls around the base of the wall and around doors and windows, are…
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Do termites die on their own?

Do termites die on their own?

This is a yes-or-no question. Of course, termites, like all living things, eventually die. However, the real question is whether a termite colony will die on its own without treatment. The answer to that is no. Termite colonies are very…
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How does vinegar get rid of termites?

How does vinegar get rid of termites?

Vinegar will not rid your home of termites. In the case of subterranean termites, they are a naturally occurring pest in the environment. The key to termite control is to provide a barrier protecting your home from subterranean termite infestation.…
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What is the first sign of termites?

What is the first sign of termites?

There can be several first signs of a termite issue. However, as there are different termites, there are also different signs. In general, look for several things. Weak wood or floorboards, weak spots in baseboards or trim, droppings that resemble…
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Does bleach kill termites?

Does bleach kill termites?

Many household chemicals will kill a termite on contact. This would include concentrated bleach, a shoe, your hand. The issue isn't the ability to kill a single insect, because that is easy. The issue is what products can stop a…
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What smell do termites hate?

What smell do termites hate?

The smell of a customer signing a termite contract with Security Termite and Pest Control. Seriously, though, termites don't smell things in the traditional sense that humans do, so there isn't a known odor deterrent.
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Who is the best termite control company?

Who is the best termite control company?

Security Termite and Pest Control, of course. But then again, we are probably biased. There are a number of good pest control companies out there and, unfortunately, probably some bad ones as well, just like in any other industry. I…
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How long does a termite treatment last?

How long does a termite treatment last?

Different termite treatments have different residual periods, varying from no residual to 15 years of residual protection. Your exterminator should explain what type of residual protection you will receive from your treatment. In addition, the pest control company should provide…
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Which is cheaper Orkin or Terminix?

Which is cheaper Orkin or Terminix?

It is hard to tell which company charges more money for their services. Those two companies are the largest pest control companies in the world. It is always a good option to get several quotes from multiple companies, and I…
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