Benefits of post construction anti-termite treatment for house

Benefits of post construction anti-termite treatment for house

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Post construction anti-termite treatment for house is a termite control technology which is used when a structure or building is already occupied. When termites invade our houses via soil, woods, damn areas etc then this strategy is adopted. This treatment include-

  • Anti termite soil treatment
  • Anti termite treatment for wood
  • External perimeter treatment

 It is not possible to reconstruct the whole building if your house gets infested, at that time anti-termite treatment for the house is the best way to get rid of these house enemies.

1. Procedures of Anti termite post Construction Treatment

Like any other treatment anti-termite treatment for house also has a specific procedures & steps involved

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a. Inspection

The first and most important step is proper inspection. First termite prevention services  providers needs to inspect the property like –

  1. What is the severity of infestation?
  2. How much area needs to be covered?
  3. From where the termites entered the house?

b. Find the root cause

After doing the thorough inspection now it is the time to find the root cause of termite attack. Termites can enter the house via –

  1. Moist bathrooms
  2. Construction joints
  3. Old & damp pile of woods
  4. Electric fixtures
  5. Cracks in walls & floor etc.

Termites enter the houses in search of food and shelter and as we all know their favorite food is wood. So, where termites get all the favorable conditions they make their colonies.

DID YOU KNOW? – Termites are sleepless pests and can lay up to 30,000 Eggs/Day that can continuously eat your doors, windows, kitchens and wardrobes and can give severe damage to your house within 2 years.

c. How is termite treatment at home done?

Now comes the actual anti-termites treatment at home. Here we have discussed some points related with termite treatments.

  • After a thorough inspection, steps like drilling walls, floors & injecting chemicals into the infected area is done. After injecting the chemicals the invaded area is saturated and left for chemical soaking.
  • The chemicals used in the treatments are pungent and can cause breathing problems. Thus it is always advisable to use good quality eco friendly products.  Eco-friendly products are 100% safe for kids & pets. One of the major advantages of these products is you don’t have to vacate the space during the anti-termite treatment.
  • Termites can enter your house via ground / soil. Treatment of soil under floors is done by drilling small holes. Termites can find a way to your house by construction joints, cracks on floor, moist & cracked bathroom floors etc. So, it is necessary to find these areas and perform post construction anti-termite treatment.
  • A house has around 50% wooden items like furniture, cabinets, doors, windows etc. So, treatment of wood works is very necessary. If not treated on time it can be dangerous as well.
  • External perimeter treatment – First a chemical barrier is made surrounding the building.Then the technical team will make holes on interlock floors with 10 mm dia in every 1.5 foot Intervals by a drilling machine. After that, the measured insecticide is pumped into these holes by a motorized pressure pump and sealed properly.
  • Sealing all the holes properly after treatment so that these invaders can not enter your house again from the same route.

2. Benefits Anti termite post Construction Treatment

Post construction anti-termite treatment has many benefits. Some of them are listed below –

a. Immediate Results

This is one of the major benefits of Post construction treatment. Post construction termite treatment is done when a house is already occupied. So, when the space is already occupied you can’t wait for a long or shift at any other place. It is important that the anti-termite treatment you are doing should show immediate results. 

b. Protection of your Furniture

Post construction anti-termite treatment can save your expensive furniture. Termite-damaged wood should be replaced with fresh wood as soon as possible that has been properly brushed or dipped in an oil or kerosene-based chemical emulsion. To prevent termites from attacking your furniture, a chemical emulsion should be sprayed over it.

c. It helps to avoid severe damage to the house

Termite invaded houses are dangerous to live in. Termites make the structure & masonry porous and weak, which can fall off any time. So, termite treatment can be done on time to avoid severe damages.

d. Protection of your valuable assets like certificates and other documents

Certificates & documents are your hard earned assets. Which can be easily destroyed by termites. So, it is very important to take precautionary actions to get rid of termites.

e. Get Once in a while inspection if you choose a professional team for service

You should get your house inspected in regular intervals from a professional team. Professional pest control is the only choice for serious pest problems. Experts will help you determine the best plan of action for safely eliminating the termites.

3. Why DFM Is The Best Team For Post construction Anti termite treatment?

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DFM Greenland India is one of the best anti-termite treatments providers in Kerala. We are present at multiple locations in Kerala –

  1. Pathanamthitta
  2. Kottayam
  3. Alappuzha
  4. Ernakulam
  5. Kollam
  6. Thiruvananthapuram
  7. Thrissur
  8. Idukki

DFM Greenland India has 20 years of experience in providing pest control treatment in Kerala. We have highly trained and dedicated pest control technicians who are skilled in identifying and eradicating all kinds of issues from their roots. DFM owns Industry Association Certification as well.

We use eco-friendly products, imported from Germany which are 100% safe for kids & your pets. DFM also uses odorless products which makes the process safe and you don’t have to leave the premises as well. DFM implements Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques in most spaces to guarantee the comfortability of your area. First, we inspect the home to pinpoint pest issues, then we find the root cause. At last, we execute the treatment and restore your home from pests, both current and future.

Our services are highly affordable & come with a 5 years warranty. Our work does not end after the services, it actually starts after that, we make sure that termite infestation should not be repeated by keeping regular follow ups with our users.

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