Termite Treatment in the Coachella Valley

When thinking of termite treatment options, many of us picture fumigation or “tenting.” But did you know that most Coachella Valley termite treatments are done on a smaller scale? Termite fumigation is used in homes and structures where a termite infestation is extreme and widespread. But most termite infestations don’t get that severe. The most common type of termite treatment is done on a small, localized area such as a single wooden board, or a group of them.

Localized spot treatment options for termites include electrocution, chemical foams, chemical liquids or dust, biological control, pressure-treated wood, resistant wood, barriers, and microwaves. There are chemical and non-chemical options for termite treatment.

There are a few localized treatments for termites available. Orange oil kills termites and termite eggs on contact, and will also kill termites that ingest recently-treated. Borates are slow-acting, so wood treated with it is consumed and transfered from termite to termite, spreading through the colony. Fipronil is another termite treatment option that’s slow-acting, and it works by disabling a termite’s central nervous system.