FAQ

What treatment is right for my home?

With Triton Termite Control, there is no “one size fits all” approach. First, a licensed inspector thoroughly inspects your home – inside, outside, over and under – in order to identify the right approach for the needs of your home. We also consider factors including the degree of infestation, home construction materials, your concerns about the environment, cosmetic concerns and, of course, your budget.

How much do treatments cost?

Treatment cost will vary depending upon the size of the structure and the extent of the infestation. We also need to know what type of termites you have and what method of treatment is required. These are factors that the inspector will be discussing with you and he can give you an exact cost at the time of the inspection.

The Termites are swarming everywhere – What can I do?

The swarming termites are more of a nuisance than a hazard. They swarm in bunches and usually loose their wings and die without establishing new colonies or damaging the structure. There will be less each time they swarm until they empty their colony and stop. You can spray them with water then they can be vacuumed up.

What if I continue to see termite droppings? Does this mean the treatment didn’t work?

The “droppings” that you see as a result of dry wood termite activity are fecal pellets. These hard, dry pellets will remain within the termite galleries long after the termites are dead. If you break open a damaged area, droppings will be present. Droppings will also fall out from vibrations for weeks, months even years after the termites are no longer active.

What should I do if I see droppings after the treatment?

It is common to see fecal pellets after treatment. The pellets may continue to sift out of broken galleries. To determine if you have activity or simply “fall-out” of inactive galleries, tap on the area with your fist or a rubber mallet. This will shake down the loose pellets. Then vacuum or sweep them up. Observe area undisturbed 3 to 4 weeks. If there is an accumulation of fecal pellets, contact our office and we will inspect the area and re-treat, if necessary.

What can I do to protect my home from future infestations of termites?

Dry wood termites gain entry into your home by finding damaged or unfinished wood by borrowing a hole into it and starting the colony. Replacing previously damaged wood with treated lumber and painting all wood surfaces is an excellent preventative measure.

What is Vikane® gas fumigant?

Vikane is a colorless, odorless gas that quickly penetrates structural materials during whole-structure fumigation. Vikane, backed by nearly 50 years of university research, practical use and published reports is nonstaining, noncorrosive and nonflammable. Vikane quickly dissipates from the structure into the atmosphere and does not damage the ozone layer.

Do I have to wash my dishes and clothes after a fumigation treatment?

Because it is an inorganic gas, when used according to label directions, Vikane® and gas fumigant completely dissipates from a structure following fumigation, leaving no surface residue, odor or film behind. This means you will not have to wash dishes, linens, clothing or furnishings after fumigation.

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