Pest Control
Post Construction Termite Control
Subterranean termite or White ant colonies can have up to 2 million members! Their colonies are divided into three groups: workers, soldiers and reproductive. Termites eat wood, wallpaper, plastics and fabric made from plants. Termites need contact with the soil to survive. They live in underground colonies or in wet areas aboveground. They build tunnels to reach food and every spring, groups of reproduct
ive termites fly off to start new colonies. Subterranean termites are the most destructive kind of termite. They can eat a lot of wood and they can cause a lot of expensive damage to a house. They can destroy building foundations, wooden support beams, plastic plumbing pipes, sub-flooring. Termites can also injure or destroy living trees and shrubs.
Treatment:
Post construction Anti Termite Control is based on “DRILL-FILL- SEAL” technique to form a barrier against termites in existing building. This method is quick, non-messy and completely safe. It makes a completely undetectable chemical barrier around the building assuring of continuous protection. Infested woodwork is treated with oil based insecticide to kill termites and protect it from any further attacks.
Benefits & Advantages
- Kill existing infestation in furniture & protect them for future infestation
- Free inspection & Customised pest control programs.
- Professional service execution with recommendations for improvement.
- Site inspection & service reports provided on time to fulfil your audit requirements.
- Regular updates on the infestation status at your premises.
- Pest Control Advance Service Schedule.
- Use of Safe Insecticides approved for public health use by CIB / WHO / EU approved.
- Complaints if any, attended immediately
1 year AMC: Includes Initial treatment service followed One checkups services after 6 month.
1 year AMC : include 1 year service warranty
5 years Maintenance Contract:
PRI offers a 5-year maintenance contract for entire commercial/ residential buildings, offering warranty certificate for termite protection. Treatment is done initially followed by check-up visits yearly throughout the contract period.
I see mud tubes in my bed room and when we scrap, we see white ants running out. Please tell me more about it.
These white ants or termites. They originate from the ground (foundation) and move upwards in mud tubes. They feed on wood, paper or anything containing cellulose. They attack your furniture, doors, fixtures, documents, clothes and even currency notes. When you see a mud tube it means millions of termites are working 24 hrs a day damaging your property. They move in mud tubes as they cannot survive in high temperatures.
My carpenter assured me, my new furniture will remain termite-free, should I believe him? What kind of wood is safe from termites?
It is advisable to get the raw wood ( ply wood sheets / commercial wood ) thoroughly treated with suitable termiticide to prevent it from termite infestation. The termiticide spray applied to raw wood by a professional pest control agency gets absorbed in the wood from all surfaces and gives long lasting effect.
My neighbour has termites and is going to have his house treated. Are the termites going to attack my house next? How safe is my house?
If your neighbour has got the anti-termite treatment done, the termites will start moving towards new untreated zones, which could probably be your house. Termites live in the soil and invade buildings in search of their favourite food i.e. wood and paper (anything containing cellulose). They are known to be hidden invaders and destroy property worth millions. The only way to prevent this is to take pest control service from a reputed company for your house.
I stay on the 20th floor; can I still get termites or rats in my house?
Though the termites live in the soil, they are known to infest even high rise buildings having more than 100 storeys, moving all the way from ground/ foundation to the top floor. Rats are also known to be excellent climbers and use drain pipes, electric cables, lift shafts etc. to reach the top floors.
Can I do the termite treatment myself?
No. A treatment against termites involves specialized skills and techniques. Do it yourself sprays can only remove the symptoms and not eliminate the actual problem. Therefore it is not recommended that homeowners carry out the treatment themselves. It is best handled by a professional pest controller.
When I open my cupboard I see a white powder, what is it?
The white powder on the wood could be fungus or pale yellow wood powder coming from tiny holes in the wood due to wood borer infestation. Call to PRI for an inspection & treatment.
What is to be done regarding the white powder coming out of cupboard?
This is a typical sign of wood borer infestation. These are tiny cylindrical brownish or black insects. They are also known as powder post beetles because they convert wood into fine powder. They feed extensively and live for many months. These insects make a pin head size hole on the wooden surface causing white powder residues known as frass to emerge from them. This is the first sign of infestation. Only professional pest controller can provide the solution
