How long does it take for termite treatment to work?

Responsible for over $5 billion in residential property damage across the United States each year, termites are the most destructive pests that could possibly invade your home. That’s because termites eat the cellulose found inside of wooden structures, an appetite that causes these subterranean insects to completely hollow out wooden walls, floors, and support systems in houses.

Getting rid of termites in your Manassas home will require professional treatments, but how long these treatments take to work will vary depending on the methods used. Here is the timeline for each common termite treatment to take effect:

• Liquid treatments are the most common solution to termite infestations in Virginia. Your pest control professionals will apply these chemical treatments to the soil around and underneath your home. Liquid treatments will start working immediately to kill trespassing termites, but it may take anywhere from a few days to a few months to fully exterminate the termite colony, depending on the size of the infestation.
• Termite bait stations are another common defense against termites. Your pest exterminators in Manassas will place termite bait stations around the perimeter of your property to attract termites that have been targeting your home. Termites will consume the poison bait within and carry it back to the colony. It can take several weeks up to a few months to eradicate the entire termite colony with bait stations.
• The most intensive termite treatment is fumigation, which involves sealing your home and filling it with a gaseous pesticide that kills termites. Fumigation is the fastest termite control method, exterminating termites within a few days, but it requires careful preparation and a period during which your home must be vacated.

 Do you need professional termite treatments in the Manassas area? Give Pest Proof Pest Management a call today!