How to get rid of termites with wings?

Termites with wings? How to get rid of it?

Do you have termites with wings at home and do not know what to do? Discover how to remove termites from your home easily step by step.

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Termites are one of the oldest insects on Earth . It is estimated to be more than 250 million years old. This tells us a lot about their great ability to survive. It feeds a wide variety of materials, wood, cellulose, some fabrics, cardboard.

Types of termites

There are more than 2,600 species of termites in the world, they are usually classified into three groups. They live in colonies and their structure is similar to that of ants. If you detect a termite in your house, it will not be alone.

• Subterranean termites
• Wetwood termites
• Drywood termites

Basements, garages or lofts where there are all kinds of objects are usually their favorite places, they have food in abundance. They look like ants but they are white with a honey colored head.

Their ability to destroy is even greater than that of woodworm that only focus on wood, while termites with wings eat: wood, DM, parquet, books, paper documents, cardboard, natural fabrics, dry leaves, grass or coatings insulating wool. They are so small and reproduce so fast that often the infestation is only detected when it is very advanced . They are able to eat inside the structure of a piece of furniture or wooden beams.

Steps to get rid of termites with wings

These steps are only effective in the case that the infestation by this plague is slight and is located , if it is extended you will have to consult with professionals, who have the experience and means to eradicate this plague.

If you have detected termites with wings in some area of ​​the house like in a piece of furniture, you can try these steps:

materials

• Boric acid or borax
• Turpentine
• Syringe
• Punch or berbiquí
• Gloves

Instructions to get rid of termites with wings

1. Boric acid can be found in drugstores, and pharmacies but that of pharmacies does not usually serve to be looser, anyway as it is cheap if you try to find id phamacies. On the Internet you can also find this product.
2. Put on your gloves to avoid falling on your hands. Prepare 2 parts of turpentine or one of boric acid . Insert this mixture into the syringe. With the punch or berbiquí make a hole then enter the syringe and release the mixture. Once you finish with the plague can be disguised with wax.
3. Every 50 cm do the same operation, if it is a large piece of furniture.
4. Then prepare this mixture again, soak a cloth and rub it all over the furniture. The wood will absorb it and it can also help to finish with the termites.