As is normal at different times of the year, certain pests invade our home, for example in the months of November and March an invasion of termites usually appears. Unfortunately we can see it in drawers, some doors, windows, books, photos, etc.
It is interesting to note how these insects are organized to work, that is, inside the wood they live in a gallery and in this cellulose they feed. Therefore, you have to be attentive to the woods especially.
A clear indication that they are doing their own thing, we can see it in the dust they leave on the wood. This is as a result of the hole similar to that of a drill, precisely because they are there.
The recommendation is to clean the dust and if the next day we find the same thing, the bad news is that there is a termite infestation.
Let’s take urgent action and see how to get rid of termites and how to prevent their appearance again:
5 Tips to get rid of termites at home
These are highly effective homemade solutions:
1. Vinegar
Vinegar, our great ally for the home, without a doubt. To exterminate termites, it doesn’t leave us alone either. Let’s see below:
- Simply mix water with vinegar in equal parts and pour it into a spray container.
- Then, we proceed to spray on the hole they left in the wood.
- We apply it for several days in a row and monitor the results.
2. Clove oil
Let’s go for the second attempt:
- We take a clove essential oil, mixing 10 drops in 100 milliliters of water.
- Then, apply the mixture to the termite-infested area with a cloth.
- We will spend it for several days until they are eliminated, the results will be excellent if we have detected it in the initial stage.
3. Orange oil
Another very effective ingredient, orange oil:
- We can apply it to the infested area directly or diluted in water.
- To do this, we can use a cloth with the mixture or pour it into a spray bottle to spray.
- We will also apply it for several days and see if they disappear.
4. Sodium Borate
Another natural product that will help us:
- As it is a white powder, it must be applied directly to the area where it is infested, when termites eat it is then when they will die
- It is a product that we can easily get, after days we will notice the results.
Care: We should NOT leave it near pets and especially it should be out of the reach of children.
5. Insecticide
We leave the use of the insecticide to exterminate termites for last, it is suggested to use the liquid version and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Care: We should NOT leave it near pets and especially it should be out of the reach of children.
How to prevent termites from appearing
Keep in mind that they are flying insects, so it is better to prevent them by placing mosquito nets on the window. Especially in summer, we leave the windows open if they have mosquito nets, but without worrying.
On the other hand, let’s take a good look at what wood we choose for our home and for furniture.
Another recommendation is to varnish wooden furniture and cover cracks, as well as frequently check every corner of the house.