What is the best termite treatment on the market?

Here are the 5 best termite killers available on the market right now:

• Taurus SC: Most Popular.
• Bifen XTS: Best Fast-acting.
• Spectracide Terminate: Best Bait.
• Termidor Foam: Best Direct Chemical Treatment.
• BioAdvanced Termite Killer: Best for DIY.

How do you keep Formosan termites away?

Outdoors, divert water away from the home’s foundation to prevent Formosan termite access with properly functioning downspouts, gutters and splash blocks. Homeowners should also store firewood at least 20 feet away from the home and maintain a one-inch gap between soil and wood portions of the home.

What kills termites permanently?

What chemical kills termites? There are two main chemicals used to kill termites—fipronil and hexaflumuron. Fipronil is the specially designed chemical used as an active ingredient in many different liquid termiticides. In high enough concentrations, it can kill termites on contact.

What time of year do Formosan termites swarm?

The swarm season for this termite starts as early as April and lasts through June, with a peak in early to mid May. The Formosan subterranean termite is an invasive species and the most destructive structural pest in Louisiana.

How long is Formosan termite season?

Beginning in late April and going through June, termite alates, or swarmers, will be congregating around lights after dark. The numbers can be in the thousands around one light, said LSU AgCenter urban entomologist Qian “Karen” Sun. But if you do the right things, you’ll have nothing to worry about.

How do Formosan termites get in house?

Formosan termites come into homes via wood that touches the soil and by travelling from the ground to wood using their mud tubes. Common entrances include inside homes include openings created by unsealed joints or cracks. Aerial colonies may also infest roofs and other spots high above the ground.

How long do Formosan termite swarms last?

between 30 and 40 minutes
How Long Do Their Swarms Last? A termite swarm typically lasts between 30 and 40 minutes and involves the termites swarming around a light source like windows or glass doors. If they don’t find soil, they’ll die within a few hours.

How quickly can termites destroy a house?

With about 2 million termites working in the right condition they can cause significant damage within the first few months. A home can be totally destroyed in a year or two.