Borate Termite Wood Treatment (Rough-in Phase)
Ensure the longevity and safety of your construction projects with our termite prevention, borate wood treatment services during the rough-in phase of your construction project. Our comprehensive treatments are designed to prevent termite infestations before they start, safeguarding your investments from the ground up.
What is a Borate-Based Wood Preservative?
Borate wood preservative protects wood from termites and other decomposing organisms by creating an impenetrable barrier. Applied during construction, it works with all wood and wood composite materials without staining or discoloring. It's commonly used in vulnerable areas like floor joists, studs, sill plates, and floor beams, preventing wood-damaging insects from reaching untreated wood.
How Do Borates Control Pests?
Borate, a natural insect control method made from oxygen and boron, is applied to wood through pressure treatment, soaking deep into the material for long-lasting protection. Termites feeding on treated wood cannot process food and die from starvation, effectively spreading the borates within the colony. Borates also control carpenter ants, which collect the substance on their bodies and ingest it during self-cleaning, disrupting their digestion.
Protect Your Build
Our termite prevention services include thorough inspections and customized treatments to safeguard your construction site from subterranean termites, ensuring long-term protection and easy completion of your project.
Custom Home Treatment Plan
For unbeatable defense against termites, choose a customized home treatment plan from Superior. After a thorough inspection of your home, our certified technician will prescribe a tailored treatment method to start eliminating termites immediately.
Understanding Subterranean Termites
Subterranean termites thrive in colonies within the soil, relying on its moisture to survive. They can tunnel hundreds of feet to find feeding sites, building protective mud tubes to reach food sources above ground, safe from light, air, and predators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are There Different Kinds of Termites?
Yes, there are three major kinds of termites in the United States: dampwood, drywood, and subterranean. Each type has different habitat preferences and behaviors, which require specific treatment methods to effectively manage.
What is the Best Way to Deal with Termites?
Most subterranean termite control is done by applying termiticides to the soil or using termite monitoring bait stations around the structure. The goal is to create a continuous insecticide barrier between the termite colony and the building's wood.
What Termite Treatment Services Do You Offer?
We offer borate treatment during the rough-in phase of construction, and soil treatment during the pre-slab phase to effectively manage termite infestations at different construction stages.
What Do You Do with Termites Under a Slab?
If the slab has not yet been poured, applying treatment under the slab is ideal. For existing slabs, chemicals can be injected through drill holes. This process may require professional assistance to ensure effectiveness and safety.