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Solutions
Farmer Termite
Control has been eradicating Wood Destroying Pests for over 50 years
and in that time we have come across many types of treatments. We've
even got a patent on our own fumigation process. Throughout those
years we've conducted studies, researched pre-existing studies/experiments
regarding different termite treatment methods. While we are open
to trying new methods, we must always maintain our high standards.
For this, we offer only the methods that provide our customer with
the best results.
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Fumigation
Fumigation, for several decades, has been the most effective way
of eradicating termites in homes. The reason being because the process
treats all areas accessible and inaccessible leaving no room for
error. All areas under the tent are treated and guaranteed. This
process is three days long. The first day, we arrive at the property
and conduct an initial inspection of the property to ensure it is
safe to proceed. Once it is safe to proceed, we continue to "wrap"
the structure using tarps. Once we have the tarps in place, we proceed
to release the Vikane Gas. Once the appropriate amount has been
released, the property is left. The next day, the crew removes the
tarps from the structure, allowing for the property to "air
out". This process is aided with large fans. Once the property
has been properly aired out, the crew once again leaves. The third
day (typically in the morning), the crew enters the property to
inspect with special instruments to determine the air quality. Once
the air quality is at a safe level, the licensed fumigator certifies
the property Safe for Re-Entry. This treatment comes with a two
year warranty for existing infestations.
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Local
treatments
This method involves several techniques, each highly effective for
their use. Drill-and-treat: This method involves drilling holes in
the wooden member that it is known to contain termites. The holes
will ideally penetrate the galleries inside the wood and allow passage
of the chemical throughout the galleries, thus killing the infestation.
The drawback to this method is that if you cannot locate the exact
wooden member or access it, you cannot treat it. The wooden member
must be able to accept the chemical before treatment can be successful.
All local treatments are under warranty for one year for the areas
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Alternative
Treatments
This method is used best with exposed wooden members or inside wall
voids. The chemical used for this method is quite innovative. Disodium
Octaborate Tetrahydrate (aka Timbor or Boracare), is made with boron
salts that are harmless to humans plants and pets. This makes application
of this chemical much easier on the resident: No move-outs required!
The drawback to this method is similar to that of drill and treat
in that if you cannot access the wooden member that needs to be
treated, the treatment may prove unsuccessful. However, knowing
the exact member is not always required as in drill and treat (e.g.-
an entire attic or garage can be treated effectively treating all
members regardless of which member the infestation exists in.) Not
only will this kill any existing termite infestations, but it will
help prevent them as well. In addition to its great termiticide
properties it is a highly effective contact fungicide. Due to all
these great properties, this method is quite popular and effective
for pre-treatments for homes that are in the framing stage.
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Alternative
to Fumigation
FTC realizes that there are many times where traditional fumigation
is not feasible or you just plain don't want to deal with it. So if
the property meets the criteria, FTC can offer an alternative to fumigation.
The process used is referred to as a "Full foam". The process
entails drilling holes into your wall voids and injecting a foam solution
that will then expand and fill the void. The foam then coats the wall
studs and interior framing, thus treating them topically. The holes
are then patched up and prepared for painting. If you provide the
paint we will paint it for you, otherwise we will coat the area with
a primer. The drawback to this method is that some small areas may
go untreated. If an infestation lives in those small areas, further
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Trench
and Treat
This method is used for the eradication of Subterranean termites.
Since the Subterranean termite colony must remain in constant contact
with the soil, the best method to employ is called trench and treat.
This is where create an approx. 6x6 trench around the point of entry
into the structure and inject a chemical directly into the soil. The
trench is then refilled with the soil. This creates a chemical barrier
disallowing any termites inside the structure passage back into the
soil thus killing them and also disallowing the termites in the soil
passage into the structure. This method can be deployed as a preventative
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Sub-Slab
injection
This method is also used for the eradication of subterranean termites.
If a subterranean termite colony is attacking a structure that is
built on a slab, a chemical barrier must be put in place. In order
to create the barrier with a slab construction, holes must be drilled
every 12 inches into the slab reaching the soil below. The chemical
is then injected into the holes creating a barrier under the slab
but on top of the soil. |
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