Termite treatment for concrete block foundation

[James E. Braun, CMI]

Needing some articles.

[Mike Hazelwood]

What Species of Termite?

Different species of termite require different types of treatment.

For subterranian termites I highly recommend this www.termidorhome.com/ best on the market at this time.

[James E. Braun, CMI]

Spray treatment for subterranean termites.

[Mike Hazelwood]

Originally Posted by jbraun

Spray treatment for subterranean termites.

You need to check out www.termidorhome.com/ they have alot of info and it is a really good product. I used it with alot of success here in California.

If you have any questions you can contact me.

[Janni M. Juhasz]

As a licensed WDI inspector as well as being licensed for the treatment of termites I can say that currently Termidor is a pretty good product for an outside soil treatment. Premise is also a good product but it is not labeled for outside soil treatments yet. Bayer is attempting to get the same label as Termidor. Meaning if Premise is used then a full blown conventional treatment is required. I have been in the termite business for 10 years and out of all the termiticides that are available to us today these 2 products win hands down in my opinion if your looking for a liquid treatment.

[James E. Braun, CMI]

I need some articles on the proper way to treat concrete block foundations and houses with some outside concrete slabs against them. I been constantly running into a Exterminator that says it is not necessary to drill concrete when you spray. All the other Exterminators in my area says he is wrong. But they won't come up with any written procedure. Thanks for the help so far.

[Mike Hazelwood]

It will depend on the Label of the chemical that is being used. Labels can be different for each state example the way Termidor can be applied in California can be different than in Ohio...Premise can be applied differently than Termidor.....It all depends on the label.....Find out what the exterminator is using and ask the chemical company for a label....Labels are not neccessarly the label on the bottle and they can be 2 to 6 pages long.....Also it depends on where the termites are located....is it a full treatment or spot treat.....What do State Regs require....I have been a lic. Termite inspector for over 20yrs. here in california and there can be a lot of variables.....there can be different recs from different inspectors and so on.

So find out what he is using first and is he spot treating or performing a full treat.

[Henry Logan]

I was also searching for some article on dry wood termites and i found this forum. Wondering if anyone has some good information on how to get rid of termites and is willing to share?

[Brian E. Kelly]

How does a pest control professional apply Termidor to my home?
A Termidor Certified Professional will apply a liquid dilution of Termidor along the foundation walls of your home to create a continuous treatment zone. The application method is called "trenching and rodding," and may sometimes require drilling holes into the concrete foundation of your home for maximum protection. Your Termidor Certified Professional may also treat the interior of your home, depending on the extent of the termite infestation and damage.

[Brian E. Kelly]

http://www.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfacts/ef604.asp

[kpierce]

Originally Posted by jjuhasz

As a licensed WDI inspector...

Assuming WDI stands for Wood Destroying Inspects, are you not required to inspect for wood rot in your state?

[whandley]

Originally Posted by mhazelwood

It will depend on the Label of the chemical that is being used. Labels can be different for each state example the way Termidor can be applied in California can be different than in Ohio...Premise can be applied differently than Termidor.....It all depends on the label.....Find out what the exterminator is using and ask the chemical company for a label....Labels are not neccessarly the label on the bottle and they can be 2 to 6 pages long.....Also it depends on where the termites are located....is it a full treatment or spot treat.....What do State Regs require....I have been a lic. Termite inspector for over 20yrs. here in california and there can be a lot of variables.....there can be different recs from different inspectors and so on.

So find out what he is using first and is he spot treating or performing a full treat.

You left the termite biz for this crap? What's that about? All the termite guys I know are livin large. That's not the case with most the HI's I know.

I've been working in your area about 2-3 times a month, very disappointed to see Matia's Basque Restaurant went belly up... I've been going to Benji's instead, not as good however...

[Mike Hazelwood]

Originally Posted by Henry Logan

I was also searching for some article on dry wood termites and i found this forum. Wondering if anyone has some good information on how to get rid of termites and is willing to share?

When it comes to Drywood Termites, my recommendation is to fumigate the entire structure. Do not screw around with them. Unless you are talking about a fence post, you need to do a full house fumigation with Vikane Gas.

Check out this link http://www.dowagro.com/ppm/vikane/facts.htm
or this one http://www.pestweb.com/pestinformati...d=39&pestid=98

Hope this helps

[Mike Hazelwood]

Originally Posted by whandley

You left the termite biz for this crap? What's that about? All the termite guys I know are livin large. That's not the case with most the HI's I know.

I've been working in your area about 2-3 times a month, very disappointed to see Matia's Basque Restaurant went belly up... I've been going to Benji's instead, not as good however...

I am busy as well as my termite buddies around here. Yes it is a shame about Matia's. Next time try Wool Growers you will like it. Next time you're in my neck of the woods give me call we'll do lunch at Wool Growers.

[Matt Campbell]

As other people have said, it all depends on the type of termite. I would definitely have your house inspected and get it treated by a termite control specialist.