It's that time of year again, time for the termite swarms. Each spring, winged reproductives leave their nests in search of new nesting areas. Millions of them descend upon my region every year. Tonight, I saw the first swarm of the season as the termites were climbing the screen on my back porch.
In defense, I went into "blackout" mode. I turned off all of my exterior lights. Termites are attracted to light. I have turned off most of the lights in my house. The rooms that are still lit have blackout shades so no light escapes through the windows. From the exterior, my house exhibits no light.
Tomorrow I break out the big guns! I have both Bifenthrin and Chylorpyritos (Dursban) termite killers. Although Dursban was banned back in 2002, I stocked up knowing full well that I would have a use for it in the future. I've got enough to last the next ten years. I'll spray the entire perimeter of my house as a prophylactic treatment.
All intruders must be eliminated. No exceptions! :lol:
In defense, I went into "blackout" mode. I turned off all of my exterior lights. Termites are attracted to light. I have turned off most of the lights in my house. The rooms that are still lit have blackout shades so no light escapes through the windows. From the exterior, my house exhibits no light.
Tomorrow I break out the big guns! I have both Bifenthrin and Chylorpyritos (Dursban) termite killers. Although Dursban was banned back in 2002, I stocked up knowing full well that I would have a use for it in the future. I've got enough to last the next ten years. I'll spray the entire perimeter of my house as a prophylactic treatment.
All intruders must be eliminated. No exceptions! :lol: