Termites are small critters that have a weird main diet of wood.
They may also eat soil, plants and other naturally-occurring materials that are high in cellulose.
The subterranean and 'drywood' termites are the ones responsible for the destruction of most man-made structures such as homes and other wooden buildings.
Many homes, theatres, and larger structures have been destroyed through the years because of termite infestation.
With such occurrences, many experts have tried and tested various types of termite treatment to prevent further damage to properties.
Most of them are chemical-based treatments that are applied on the infected areas and other possible points within the property.
Digging holes within the perimeter of the building and applying termite killer is the most common practice over the years.
This process also involves application of chemicals after removing the damaged sections of the property.
Walls, ceilings, and doors are the most common victims of termite infestation since they are primarily made of wood.
One of the modern termite treatments involves baiting these pesky critters before they fully penetrate and destroy the building.
These baits are usually made of cylindrical tubes with "termite food".
This treat for termites consists of wood or cardboard chips soaked in chemicals.
When termites feed, they always go back to their colony's nest to feed the other termites.
When this happens, the chemicals are passed on to the other termites, killing them in their nests.
Baiting is usually recommended to prevent further damage.
But, as many people become aware of this method, they apply it as a preventive measure.
Another type of termite treatment is fumigation.
This involves erecting a tent around the property to keep the chemical fumes within the premises.
A similar method is heat treatment, whereby hot air is pumped into the building while contained in an erected tent.
The only difference is that heat treatment does not use deadly chemicals to get rid of the termites.
If you are wondering about the cost per treatment, it is good to assume that the price increases with the size of the property.
Chemicals, labor, and other possible fees may also apply.
Most home-owners spend thousands of dollars in the process.
Keep in mind that some treatments are more expensive than others.
One good tip is to find a local termite control service and have your house inspected.
You should also ask the provider to give you an estimate of the possible costs.
Lastly, it is important to discuss with the pest controller the type of treatment they will apply.
You as the home-owner should know about this before anything else.