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What needs to be out of the house when doing heat treatment for termites?
We are not going to fumigate - our possessions and all the living things growing up to and on the walls just makes it something we don't want to do. Looking at spot chemicals (and non-chemicals) as well as heat treatment.We would not do the whole house, just a couple of the bedrooms and one corner of the living room. What I can't find anywhere is what we need to take out of those rooms. As in - what might melt or be damaged in 140 degree temperatures! I suspect the treatment companies may have some insight, but I'm still in the process of getting inspections and bids. Maybe someone has a list from having it done or will have better luck searching it up on the internet. Thanks!
I lost one of my answers! There was one with a very detailed list. Is it a Yahoo screw-up and I'm not seeing it, or is it gone? It would be best answer were it visible. I'll be back to pic another if it doesn't show.
Meanwhile, we have decided to go with borate spray because one company will drill holes and inject into the wood, not the walls which is too destructive.
4 Answers
- babyboomer1001Lv 72 years ago
Anything and everything that would be affected by heat. That would include all of your wood products, all wood furniture, accessories, antiques, china, fine glass & crystal. Rent a pod.
- STEVEN FLv 72 years ago
Anything under pressure that could explode if heated or that would ignite or melt at the temperature used. The person doing the treatment should be able to help you decide what to remove.
I know they use heat treatment for bedbugs, but I have never heard of it for termites.
If you don't heat treat the ENTIRE home, you are wasting your money heat treating individual rooms.
- mustangerLv 72 years ago
Killing them with heat in a few rooms won't get rid of the problem. Termites come up out of the ground. Without chemical treatment of the outside perimeter they'll be back in no time at all.
- 18 gibbs 20Lv 72 years ago
I can't answer directly but one of the things to consider when selecting a company is how well they answer all your questions. So ask them when they are out estimating. There's more to it than price.
