Method To Treat Wood For Termites
In order to treat the wood for termites, use one among the following two methods:
Chemical Method
- Borax: The first step is to purchase the borax based chemical treatment solution like Boracare or Timbor, these are easily available at the home and garden supply stores.
- Safety: Before using the solution, it is very important to wear the protective gears such as the gloves, mask and safety glasses.
- Apply: The next step is to apply the solution on the affected area with the paint brush or with the garden hose spray. The garden hose can only be used at the time when water can be mixed in the solution.
- Dry: Allow the first coat to dry for almost 24 hours, after that apply a second application for extra termite protection.
Natural Method
- Cardboard Trap: The user needs to get some corrugated boxes or storage closet, after that wet the cardboard and place it near the affected area once the termites came to eat cellulose in the cardboard quickly remove the
box and then burn it. - Nematodes: The other method to kill the termites is to use the Parasitic nematodes that are actually worms that love to eat termites, these can be easily bought at the online stores.
- Sun: The sunlight is another natural way to deal with the termites, simply place the infected furniture in the sunlight, before placing the furniture outside it is important to clear away brush, roots, and landscaping items so that the termites colony is exposed to light.