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how far apart should drill holes for termite treatment be

by Dr. Edgardo Graham II Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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When performing a termite treatment and treating concrete slabs, the holes should be drilled about 2-3 inches away from the house, and 10 inches apart. Typically a 1/2 inch drill bit is used. You can fill the holes using a funnel or a one gallon hand pump sprayer with the nozzle turned so the sprayer shoots out a pinstream.

Drilled holes must be spaced on 1-inch centers x 18 inches deep and must extend a minimum of 3 feet on each side of the infested site with the given volume of solution (0.4 gallons per 1 linear foot x 18 inches).

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Should you drill holes in your house for termites?

Apr 21, 2011 · The answer to this question is also in our How To Do A Termite Treatment Article. For your garage, porch, patios, or other contiguous slabs against the home, you will need to get …

How many inches of trench does termite treatment take?

Apr 25, 2010 · When performing a termite treatment and treating concrete slabs, the holes should be drilled about 2-3 inches away from the house, and 10 inches apart. Typically a 1/2 inch drill …

How far apart should the drill holes be on a fence?

Once you locate your termite infestation, you need to drill into the drywall or infested wood then apply the product. Drill holes into the drywall about 18 inches above the floor and between …

What is the minimum distance between drilling holes in concrete?

Dec 04, 2014 · Holes are often drilled around a perimeter to ensure a complete chemical barrier to prevent termites getting in. Hole spacings on this property exceeded 300mm! Once again, they …

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Why do they drill holes for termite treatment?

Drilling into the slab is a good way to reach termites. Holes can also be drilled directly into infested wood, which is another way of reaching termites directly. Some of the other ways termites can infest your home is by getting into your crawl space or burrowing into your home through the soil along the foundation.Dec 12, 2018

How long does drilling for termites last?

Liquid Termite Treatments

These termite treatments last for five years on average. For this treatment, a termite specialist will dig a trench around the perimeter of your home and apply the liquid treatment in it. That's not to say termites will never find their way across, even in five years.

How deep do termite bait stations go?

about 2-4 feet
All of the current termite baiting systems use bait stations that are inserted into the soil about 2-4 feet away from the foundation and at no more than 20-foot intervals around your home. They may be placed closer when areas contain potentially infested items, such as a tree stump.

How do you plug in termite holes?

Nymphs use a brown, cement-like material made out of feces to plug termite holes. Unless you locate the source of the colony during or soon after the swarm takes place, you likely will not see these holes uncovered.

How do you drill a termite wall?

Drilled holes must be spaced on 1-inch centers x 18 inches deep and must extend a minimum of 3 feet on each side of the infested site with the given volume of solution (0.4 gallons per 1 linear foot x 18 inches).

Can termites come back after fumigation?

Even after fumigation, termites can still find a way into your home again, if a barrier is not created to discourage re-entry. In addition, termite protection is an ongoing process because continued maintenance and treatments might be required to keep these pests out of your property.

How often should you change termite bait stations?

You should clean out all of the Advance Termite Bait Stations completely and replace the wood base at least every 12 months, or once a year. Depending on where you live and the climate and amount of rain, you may need to replace the wood base more often.Aug 24, 2018

How long do termite bait stations take to work?

Again, it generally takes a few months for the termites to find the stations and feed on them. Termite baiting is a slow process, you can't speed it up. Most subterranean termite feeding occurs in the first 8 - 12 inches of soil.

Do termite bait stations really work?

More importantly, they're designed to not only kill termites active within the traps, but also to kill off the actual nest too. This is what makes termite baiting stations really effective. Not only are they an affordable long term solution, but they are incredibly effective at killing off large colonies of termites.Feb 13, 2020

Should I cover a termite hole?

Should You Cover Termite Pinholes? Covering a termite hole can be effective but not as efficient. While covering these holes prevents the insects' escape and subdues them to death, it doesn't stop them from creating alternative routes for a way out.

Do termites tunnel through drywall?

Cellulose is present in wood, paper, and fabric. That's why termites eat them all. These vague tube-like tunnels on drywall are an indication that termites are chewing and tunneling through the drywall. When the infestation becomes severe, these faint lines become more prominent.

How long does it take termites to build mud tubes?

Termites are very productive and as long as they have access to food and water, they don't stop. Basic mud tubes can be completed within a few days but can take many weeks to be strengthened and adapted for regular use.

How far apart and deep should you drill in the cement slab for a termite treatment?

The answer to this question is also in our How To Do A Termite Treatment Article . For your garage, porch, patios, or other contiguous slabs against the home, you will need to get the termiticide underneath the concrete against the foundation. To do this you will need a hammer drill with a 1/2" x 18" drill bit.

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The answer to this question is also in our How To Do A Termite Treatment Article . For your garage, porch, patios, or other contiguous slabs against the home, you will need to get the termiticide underneath the concrete against the foundation. To do this you will need a hammer drill with a 1/2" x 18" drill bit.

How far apart should I drill holes when drilling a patio slab for termites?

I have a concrete slab patio at the rear of my house. How far apart should I drill holes? Can I just pore the solution in the hole? How far apart should he holes be and how much solution per hole? Thanks!

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When performing a termite treatment and treating concrete slabs, the holes should be drilled about 2-3 inches away from the house, and 10 inches apart. Typically a 1/2 inch drill bit is used. You can fill the holes using a funnel or a one gallon hand pump sprayer with the nozzle turned so the sprayer shoots out a pinstream.

How deep is a trench for termite treatment?

Traditional termite treatment uses a six-inch trench to make sure the termite treatment gets down to where the termites live. With rodding, after the trench is dug, a rod is inserted, to make a hole every twelve inches or so that’s afoot deeper than that six-inch Termiticide is poured into the trench, it flows down into those deep rod holes, ...

What is drilling in a house?

Drilling means exactly what you’d think it means. It involves drilling into the foundation of the building. It’s the same overall concept as rodding because it’s focused on getting the termiticide to the place where the termites live, but obviously, drilling requires more tools and more skill, because you’re drilling into the actual house or surrounding structures.

What is termite rodding?

Rodding. Rodding is used in conjunction with a trench dug in the soil to deliver treatment to an infested area. Traditional termite treatment uses a six-inch trench to make sure the termite treatment gets down to where the termites live.

Tips on patching termite holes

First I always try to use the same cement that piles up as I drill the holes. I might buy one small pail of cement per year and actually I end up having more than what I need at the end of most jobs.

Quick note

For holes in cut or glued carpet you might consider a shop vac even after you’ve swept. Leaving even just a little dust in the cut and drilled hole will quickly dry out your mix and make raised bumps and your carpet won’t lay or glue back down nicely at all. The same goes for linoleum chips, tile or wood flooring that you’ve cut plugs out of.

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