Some of the possible signs of termite infestation on a property include mud tunnels, the presence of swarms of insects etc. Each property owner or occupant should ideally make a request for a termite inspection, if they notice or discover any of these signs on their properties. Most termite companies will generally do a free inspection for a building, to determine if there is an infestation on the property, they can also provide a proposal on the termite treatment cost too.
Types Of Termites
The different types of termites that may infest a building include subterranean, drywood and dampwood, some of which may live in the soil or in woods. The type of termite treatment that can be effectively used or applied on a building will depend on the type of termites that may be on the property.
Each property owner or occupant will need the services of a licensed and experienced termite company in order to accurately differentiate the different types of termites that may be on their properties. This will ensure that they would be able to determine the right type of treatments that would work effectively for them.
Types of Termiticides
Termite infestations are generally exterminated by using chemical extermination (liquid termiticides), bait extermination (with bait woods and stations), fumigation, heat, microwave or electrocution exterminations.
Comparing Termites Treatment Price And Estimates
Termite extermination companies generally charge per linear foot or per cubic square foot. The linear feet (Ln. Ft.) of the area that would be treated on a building are determined by measuring the perimeter around the property. A cubic square foot is determined by the cubic square feet (sq. ft.) of the structure.
Hence the termite treatment cost for a building may be
* The cost per linear foot x the number of linear feet for the building or
* The cost per cubic square foot x the number of sq. ft. for the building
The cost per linear or cubic square foot that a company may charge will depend on
* The type of treatment used for the building
* The type of warranty that the company provides and the duration of the warranty
* The specific type of termiticide used for the treatment
Some examples of the average cost of some treatments are:
* Liquid chemical treatment -- $4 to $7 per linear foot
* Fumigation treatment -- $1 to $2 per square foot
Which means for a building with a 200 Ln. Ft. at an average cost of $6.00 per linear foot for instance, the total treatment cost for the property would be $1,200.
In addition to this, some termite companies may also charge an annual inspection fee of about $100 to $300 for a once in a year re-inspection too. Each property owner or occupant may then compare each one of these variables with different quotes. To effectively get rid of termites on a property, each owner or occupant will generally need to do some research in order to get the right type of companies, services and treatments for their properties.
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