TERMITES

I wanted to spare you all from having to look at some ugly termites, however, I'm not sure the Aardwolf, (shown), who eats termites, is much cuter. The AardwolfThe best way to keep from seeing a termite is prevention, for instance, the use of physical barriers, such as metal and sand. Also, how you plant your shrubs and other landscaping in proximity to your home.

If termite troubles happen to your home, it's good to know there are some green choices to get rid of them.

Nematodes which are microscopic worms are host specific, and can be used to kill termites in the soil. This rivals the injecting of chemicals into the soil under the house, which can get into water tables. Other environmentally friendly choices include Boric Acid, and Freezing. The most popular environmentally safe choices are orange oil and heat. For more on orange oil visit, www.marintermite.com.

So why use Tenting/fumigation? Whether or not green alternatives when used exclusively actually remedy termite trouble to completion is still being challenged. This would imply further cost and inconvenience, making Tenting/fumigation more popular with building owners looking for a one-shot deal.