How to Burn Termites
WouterTermites are a common pest that are often mistaken for ants or other bugs. However, these insects can cause significant damage to your home, furniture, and other possessions. If you are dealing with a large infestation, you may need to call an exterminator to remove the problem. Luckily, there are do-it-yourself options that can be used to control small termite infestations.
The first step to removing an infestation of termites is to make sure that the wood you are burning is not infested. If you are unsure, you can always contact a pest control expert to help you. If you are not sure how to burn termite-infested wood, it’s best to discard the wood rather than try to burn it.
The primary type of termites in the United States are drywood termites. These termites are commonly found in arid climates. They build their nests in dead or decaying wood. The nest is then sealed off with a cement-like substance made from the termite’s excrement.
If you are not sure if the wood is infested, you can try treating it with dish soap and water. It will kill the insects but will not eliminate the entire colony. If the problem is more severe, you can hire a professional to treat the wood.
Unlike ants and other insects, termites are not known to be able to move. They burrow deep into wood. The holes they create are only about an eighth of an inch in diameter. The nymph termites fill the holes with a brown cement-like substance.
