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Treatment Methods
for Subterranean Termites
Interior infestations may be inaccessible and undetectable with Shelter tubes
limited inspections. Full inspections are recommended in attic

Termites traveling
through shelter tube

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Termite
Shelter tubes damage to
at foundation wood member
in wall void Shelter
tube in sub
area of structure
Specialized equipment and professional expert knowledge is required in the application of a chemical soil
barrier around the structure to protect it fr m termite infestation.o
1 Trench and Treat Soil 3 Drill and Treat

Trench and treat adjacent to the edges of Drill into concrete and treat beneath floor
concrete slabs. This is a common entry point areas at cracks and expansion joints to
for termites. eliminate infestation under concrete slabs

2 Rod Treat Soil 4 Sub Area Trench and Treat

Rod injection of chemicals into the infested Trench and treat around piers and all
soil areas around perimeter of structure. wall areas in the sub areas of structures.

Termites are compelled to return to their nests in the soil periodically to obtain moisture which is essential to their
survival and to feed and care for the other termites left in the colony, including the king, queen and nymphs(young
termites).

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