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HEAT Treatment for Termites

Benefits of Heat Treatment for Pest
We provide solutions that will minimize or eliminate the use of chemicals in your home or business. So, whether you’re chemically sensitive, immune-compromised, have asthma, or are just concerned about the use of chemicals. According to the California Department of Consumer Affairs, fumigation and heat are the only two effective methods for total (whole-house) eradication. The ability for heat to penetrate inside of wood to kill dry wood termites makes the Heat Treatment process an effective non-chemical tool for whole structure eradication

California Department of Consumer Affairs | STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL FACT SHEET
This fact sheet from the State of California was a result of a multi-year study at UC Berkeley that determined heat treatment and fumigation are the only two full-structure treatments capable of achieving 100% termite mortality in all areas of a structure (including hidden/inaccessible areas)

• Absolutely no chemicals.
• Faster treatment time | The heat process requires approx. Eight hours to complete, compared to three days for chemical fumigation.
• Eliminates the cost and inconvenience of homeowners having to move out for three days. (Lodging, food, boarding of pets)
• Our supervisors and technicians are on-site for the duration of the treatment, so there is no need to worry or hire security. At the same time, your home sits unoccupied for days during chemical fumigation.
• No risk of roof, satellite, or antenna damage. We enclose the exterior from the eaves down. Chemical fumigation requires walking and dragging heavy tarps across the roof, which may damage the roofing material and other items on the roof. Fumigation requires you to sign a release of liability for the roof, satellite dish, antenna, and plant damage.
• Heat kills insect eggs and wood-boring beetles. Chemical fumigation does not destroy the eggs or eradicate wood-boring beetle infestations.
• Heat can also be used to kill mold, bacteria, viruses, dust mites, and other indoor allergens.
• Heat treatment reduces or eliminates odors and leaves the building smelling fresh.
• Heat dries out wet wood members, which helps to prevent mold, fungi/dry-rot, and termite re-infestation.

How Heat Treatment Works

Fumigation Alternative Are you ready for the swarm? Many chemicals used in fumigation are dangerous for both you and the environment. With Heat Treatment there are no chemicals and no move-out! In California and Arizona, the drywood termite swarms from July to November. Heat technicians introduce clean, dry heat into the structure, gradually increasing the temperature until the wood core reaches 130 degrees. Technicians then maintain the temperature at or above that level for 1.5 hours to ensure a complete kill. The entire procedure may be completed in as little as 8 hours. No move-out required!

Do You Have Termites?

While dry wood termites are hard to spot, they are not impossible to find. As mentioned above, a few signs can make you realize they are within your home. At the very least, a few indications can make you think twice about these termites within your home. These indications commonly include the following.

• Drywood termites often reproduce by moving from one place to another in warmer months. These termites are known as “swarmers” and can be seen flying around your home like they own the site. When swarmers fly or land, they can leave their wings behind as evidence. Therefore, finding termite wings is quite a severe symptom that requires your attention to a proper inspection.
• As termites feast on your home’s wooden structures, they make random clicking noises. If you hear these disturbing sounds through your walls or furniture, they are most likely wood-destroying organisms such as termites. This requires you to contact Precision Environmental.
• Termite droppings when you walk upon this sight; it usually seems nothing more than sawdust. Also called frass, these wood-colored droppings are a clear sign to detect termite infestations.
• Hollow or weak wood is a difficult sign to spot on walls. But it is relatively easy to notice in furniture, windows, and doors. If your timber seems hollow, weak, or lighter than usual, it indicates that termites are consuming it. Similar to finding bed bugs and calling for bed bug treatment, this requires your urgent attention and heat treatment service.