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GREAT DRY WOOD TERMITE TREATMENTS

DRYWOOD TERMITES

  • Swarm Between August - October

  • Lives inside lumber

  • Colony Size is between 3000-5000

  • Can eat a foot of 2X4 in 18 months

  • Reproductives have big red heads

  • Travels in the breeze: Poor flyers

  • Homes in breeze ways most vulnerable

  • Homes within 60 miles of a major body of water most vulnerable

  • You can attract them to your home

TENTING                   VS.             ADVANCE

Step 1: Inspection and Assessment

  • Initial Inspection: A licensed pest control professional will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify the type and extent of the termite infestation.

  • Assessment: If tenting is recommended, the professional will assess the home's layout, noting key areas for treatment and any particular challenges.

Step 2: Preparation

  • Notification: Notify your neighbors about the fumigation plans as the process will involve the entire building being covered.

  • Preparation of Home: This includes:

    • Removing all plants and animals from the house, including pets.

    • Removing or sealing food items, medicines, or anything consumable, including items in refrigerators and freezers, using special protective bags provided by the pest control company.

    • Ensuring that gas is turned off at the meter to avoid any accidents.

    • Opening all interior doors, drawers, cabinets, and closets to allow the fumigant to penetrate all areas.

  • Site Preparation: The fumigation team will prepare the site by clearing necessary areas around the home to facilitate tenting.

Step 3: Tenting

  • Installation of Tents: The fumigation crew will cover the home with large tarps or tents. These are secured and sealed at the base to contain the fumigant inside the structure.

  • Seal Checks: Ensure that the tent is properly sealed and secure to prevent any leakage of the fumigant.

Step 4: Fumigation

  • Application of Fumigant: The licensed fumigator introduces a specific amount of fumigant into the sealed structure. The type of fumigant used will depend on the nature of the infestation, the structure's size, and other factors.

  • Monitoring: The fumigation process is monitored to maintain the correct concentration of the fumigant for the required duration, typically 24 to 72 hours, depending on various factors.

Step 5: Ventilation

  • Aeration of the Home: After the designated exposure time, the fumigation team will remove the tent and ventilate the home. This process involves opening all doors and windows to air out the residues of the fumigant.

  • Air Testing: Air-sampling devices are used to ensure that the fumigant has dissipated to safe levels before allowing re-entry.

Step 6: Re-Entry and Post-Fumigation

  • Clearance for Re-Entry: The home is only cleared for re-entry once the air inside meets safety standards according to California law.

  • Follow-Up Inspection: A follow-up visit by the pest control professional may be necessary to ensure that the infestation has been fully eradicated and to discuss any further preventative measures.

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HALO'S ADVANCE Drywood Treatment System is a targeted approach specifically designed to eliminate termite activity in where they are and where they could be without requiring fumigation of the entire building. This method is ideal for addressing infestations strategically, surgically, using the latest in tech.

 

Here is a step-by-step process for implementing HALO'S ADVANCE Drywood Treatment System, incorporating data and guidelines from the University of California, Riverside:

Step 1: Inspection

  • Detailed Inspection: Conduct a thorough inspection to determine the extent and location of the termite infestation. Utilize the latest inspection techniques to seek out all of the infestation. 

Step 2: Planning the Treatment

  • Selecting the Appropriate Method: Based on the extent and location of the infestation, choose HALO'S ADVANCE Drywood Treatment System, which may include methods such as:

    • Direct Wood Injection: Injecting treatment directly into the infested wood.

    • Precision Foam Application: Applying a precise formulation of foam into voids where termites are active.

    • Advanced Dust Application: Using a specially formulated dust in voids and galleries.

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