Termite Control

Termites are small, highly social insects that feed on wood. They're also a homeowner's worst nightmare. Untreated, a termite colony can literally eat you out of house and home.

The termites that do the damage live in the soil and travel through mud shelter tubes, so they're not usually seen by homeowners. The ones that homeowners usually see are the "alates," or "swarmers," shown in the picture on the right, which are reproductive termites that are leaving the colony to start their own.

Unfortunately, by the time you see alates, that means the colony has doing damage for a long time, because only mature termite colonies produce swarmers.

No worries. The Hitman pest control provides environmentally-friendly termite solutions throughout Dutchess County, Ulster County, Orange County, Putnam County, and Columbia County in New York. We also offer a Limited Lifetime Renewable Termite guarantee. That's right -- lifetime. Our warranty is the best in the industry. We'll also beat most written estimates for Termite control and give a longer guarantee, because we buy factory direct and pass the savings on to you.

Your house is the biggest investment most people will ever make. Termites will turn your house into an all-you-can-eat buffet. Call us now and we will take your home off the dinner menu.

 

Eco-Friendly Termite Treatment Solutions

The Hitman Pest Control is committed to preserving our natural environment, which is why we perform most termite jobs using the two most environmentally-friendly termite extermination solutions: The Advance Termite Baiting System, and direct wood treatment with Boracare.

 

The Advance Termite Baiting System

Advance is a revolutionary termite control system that kills an entire termite colony without any use of liquid termiticides, which eliminates the contamination risks associated with tradition "chemical barrier" termite treatments.

The Advance system utilizes durable bait stations that are installed directly into the soil, flush with the ground, so they're inconspicuous and won't disturb landscaping. The stations contain a patented, dual-stage, two-food bait that has been is preferred by termites over the wood most houses are made from.

Real-world testing has shown that termites typically begin feeding on the bait in as little as 15 days after installation. Termites carry the bait back to their nests, where it is consumed by other termites, eventually resulting in the elimination of the entire colony. Colony elimination can occur within as short a time as a few months.

Benefits of Termite Baiting with Advance

In addition to its effectiveness, Advance offer many other advantages over old-fashioned termite control methods, including:

• The bait stations are installed outside your home.
• There is no need to drill holes through your foundation or disturb expensive flooring materials.
• The stations are inconspicuous, installed flush with the ground, and cause no disruption to landscaping.
• The bait is locked securely inside the station and is inaccessible to children, pets, and wildlife.
• The bait is dry, so there's no danger of groundwater contamination.
• The Advance Termite Baiting System produces complete elimination of the entire colony, or even multiple colonies if more than one are feeding upon your home.

 

Direct Wood Treatment using Boracare

Termites eat wood, utilizing the cellulose in the wood as their food source. This is what makes termites dangerous to homes and other wooden structures. But it also means that termites are especially susceptible to ingested insecticides like boric acid.

Boracare is a specialized pest control product containing boric acid, a naturally-occurring substance that has been used as an insecticide for generations. The EPA classifies boric acid as a "least-toxic" category pesticide, so it can be used as part of a "green" pest or termite control program in even the most sensitive areas. It's a perennial favorite of exterminators who specialize in "organic" pest control because it's both natural and effective.

Boracare is applied directly to susceptible wood and penetrates deeply into the wood. Termites (or other insects, like powder-post beetles or other wood-devouring beetles) who feed on it will ingest the product and die. But unlike many other products, Boracare has no fumes and no odors. It's also stable and long-lasting, and termites can never develop resistance (become "immune") to boric acid.

 

For information about our environmentally-friendly, green approach to termite control, or to schedule a no-obligation inspection, please contact us.