How does Bay Area Termite control termites?
A. Technology
Bay Area Termite' s termite control technology is a continuous three-step
process. First, we locate the termites, next we treat the termites and finally
we conduct follow-up inspections to assure you that there are no re-infestations
or new infestations.
1. Locate: Using borascopes, trained technicians inspect your home, including
wall interiors to locate any existing termite colonies.
2. Treat: Bay Area Termite then destroys those colonies by injecting D-Limonene
(orange oil) directly into the effected wood members.
3. Follow up: Finally, Bay Area Termite follows up with annual inspections
to detect and treat any new infestations or re-infestations.
B. The History
The US EPA recognized D-Limonene an effective pesticide in the 1950's. Because
D-Limonene is an essential oil, pest control experts knew that it would travel
through wood members by capillary action and attack termites where they live.
However, it was difficult to identify the specific wood member that required
treatment without opening walls themselves. With the introduction of the
borascope technology used in the medical field, it became possible to locate
termite infestations inside walls and other concealed areas.
C. Safety
While the United States Food and Drug Administration approved certain concentrations
of D-Limonene for use as a food additive, the XT-2000 Orange Oil Bay
Area Termite uses is industrial strength. Before the development of borascope
inspections, the primary application of D-Limonene for pest control was in
pet shampoos for the control of fleas and ticks.
D. Efficacy
Completeness
Thorough inspection of the property using borascopes to examine interior
wall voids and other inaccessible wood timbers allows Bay
Area Termite technicians
to identify the exact location of termite colonies. Unlike other technologies,
efficacy tests show that local application of D-Limonene destroys adult termites.
Thus, identified colonies are more completely eradicated.
However, no termite control technology can guarantee total eradication. That
is why Bay Area Termite provides annual follow up inspections as part of
its service to assure that any existing colonies have been eradicated and
no new colonies have developed.
Bay Area Termite offers a two year warranty on its service, which the property
owner may extend on a year to year basis for a modest charge. As part of
the warranty, Bay Area Termite will send a licensed technician to your home
once a year to confirm that any identified colonies have been eradicated.
How do our technologies compare to traditional methods?
Gas based methods
Note: New state laws do not allow us to discuss other types of treatment methods, but with new techniques at our disposal, we can now offer our clients a new generation in termite control.
Bay Area Termite's treatment costs are price competitive with other methods and there are no hidden costs associated with our methods.
