A chemical termite barrier treatment involves applying specialized liquid chemicals to the soil beneath your property's flooring or around its foundation, creating a long-lasting protective shield that reduces the risk of hidden termites invading your space. This treatment, using a liquid termiticide, can be applied beneath concrete flooring or along the building's perimeter to form a solid barrier.

Different chemicals serve various purposes, some targeting termite elimination, while others aim to deter or repel them. Consulting with Invaders termite control specialists is recommended to determine the right chemical barrier for your needs. This approach suits both homeowners and businesses seeking proactive termite prevention and can be applied at any stage of a building's life.

The specific requirements for termite barriers vary based on your property's structure. Two common methods are:

Drilling and Injecting: Holes are drilled into the soil or structure, and termiticide is injected directly into these holes. This method is commonly used for existing structures.

Trenching and Flooding: A trench is dug around the property's perimeter and filled with termiticide, saturating the soil to create a protective barrier. This approach is effective for both new and existing buildings.

The choice between these methods depends on factors such as the building's design and the severity of the termite issue. A professional termite control specialist can evaluate your situation and recommend the most suitable approach.

Subterranean termites are organized by a caste system with workers, soldiers, primary reproductives/swarmers, secondary reproductives, and finally kings and queens. Termites begin the life cycle by swarming. After winged males and females mate, they shed their wings and begin a new colony, becoming the “king” and “queen.” As king and queen, they are the sole reproducers. After the queen’s eggs hatch, the offspring assume the various roles of the caste. Primary reproductives eventually leave the colony to swarm, mate and form new colonies. Wingless secondary reproductives, however, never leave the colony and are present to support the queen. Workers are sexually underdeveloped and do not mate; instead, they oversee building tunnels as well as feeding other castes. Soldiers handle defense of the colony, using their large mouthparts to fight off predators. Queens may live up to 50 years under ideal conditions and produce tens of thousands of eggs in her lifetime. Workers and soldiers, on the other hand, li ve about 1-2 years.

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Dependent upon moisture for survival, subterranean termites are social insects residing in underground colonies containing as many as several thousand members. The colonies feature an intricate series of tunnels leading to food sources. Termites reach above-ground food sources by constructing mud tubes. The mud tubes shelter subterranean termites from the elements, allowing them to transport food in a moist environment.

Termites feed on wood and products containing cellulose – a plant fiber extracted from wood. They do not eat other insects.

A tell-tale sign of termite infestation is mud tubes running along a foundation or along beams in a basement area of a home. Likewise, termites swarming around your home is an obvious sign that termites are lurking nearby. You may also observe: • Discolored drywall
• Peeling or bubbling paint that looks like water damage
• Wood that sounds hollow when tapped
• Buckling floors and drooping ceilings
• Excessively squeaky floorboards

Subterranean termites are not a threat to people, but they are a serious threat to homes and wood structures. These wood-destroying insects can cause extensive damage with their hard, saw-toothed jaws. In fact, annual termite damage in the U.S. exceeds five billion dollars.

Termites are attracted to moisture and water-damaged wood. Here are a few conditions (not a comprehensive list) that could contribute to a termite infestation: • Leaky pipes
• Ventilation issues
• Cracks in the foundation
• Mulch too close to your home
• Firewood touching the house
• Rotting trees and stumps on the property
• Roofing problems

If you discover mud tubes around a foundation, spot swarmers in or near your home, or have reason to believe termites have infested your home, contact a pest control professional immediately. A trained professional will be equipped to locate the colony and tunnels and then administer proper treatment.