Orange Oil Termite Control

First of all, I highly recommend hiring a trained andmembers and injecting the product into the termite
licensed inspector to determine the extent of yourgalleries. Orange oil is effective for drywood termites,
termite infestations. The type of termite and theirnot subterranean termite infestations.
location will determine what type of treatment wouldOrange oil termite control is an effective method of
be effective for your home. Orange Oil ortreatment but don't believe that traditional
(D-limonene) based termite and pest control productstreatments and fumigation are no longer valid options
are not considered an alternative to tenting as thethat should be discarded. Only tent fumigation can
two processes are completely different and offerguarantee complete drywood termite eradication of
different pros and cons. Understanding thean entire structure at once. Here's why, 90-95% of a
advantages and disadvantages will help you make anbuildings wood framing is covered by drywall, plaster,
educated decision when selecting your controlflooring, insulation, paint, roofing, stucco and so on.
method.Localized treatment with orange oil will only control
If you're considering orange oil termite control makethe infestation in the areas where an infestation can
sure you find a qualified termite company that offersbe identified and treated. Termites spread by
traditional treatments and fumigation as well. Thisswarming (flying) and can land in the most secluded
way you will get an unbiased opinion regarding yourplaces in a structure to begin a new infestation; if
specific termite control needs. No infestation is theyou can't get to that area for a thorough inspection
same and no single treatment method can handlethen you will have no knowledge of the need for
every type of termite infestation.treatment in that area either. So the question comes
Orange oil products contain the active ingredientback, does every house need to be fumigated? The
d-limonene. D-limonene is extracted from the rinds ofanswer is "no". It depends on the areas of
oranges, and it's the same chemical found in manyinfestation, level of infestations, size and age of the
household products. Due to d-limonene's low toxicity,colonies, type of termites you have, and whether or
it has become increasingly popular and the preferrednot your going to be satisfied with the idea of
termite control method for many home owners andcontrolling your home or structures termite
industries. Orange oil is also used in the manufacturinginfestations or you want them completely eradicated
of resins, cleaning compounds, and as a fragrancefrom the structure all at once.
additive in many products.Advantages of Orange Oil Termite Control:
An orange oil treatment for termites is localized spotNo moving out overnight during the treatment.
application of each identified termite infestation andNo need to remove plants or board pets.
will only kill termites in the areas treated. TreatmentNo bagging of food or medicine.
with orange oil requires drilling into the infested woodNo walking on the roof.