Bug Barriers Montgomery AL

Most treatment for wood-destroying insects happened long after the builder's departure. Exterminators sprayed gallons of chemicals onto lawns and into wall cavities. Residents in Montgomery had to evacuate while chemicals dissipated. In fact, effective insect resistance requires intervention during the earliest phases of construction.

Local Companies

Kyser Exterminating
(334) 834-4878
2778 Biltmore Ave
Montgomery, AL
C Con Services
(334) 265-3074
442 S Union St
Montgomery, AL
Redd Pest Control
(334) 244-7771
Montgomery, AL
Connie's Pest Control
(334) 262-6325
122 W Park Ave
Montgomery, AL
Orkin Exterminating Co Inc
(205) 283-4133
1120 Newell Pkwy
Montgomery, AL
Orkin Inc
(334) 272-3140
Montgomery, AL
Tri County Pest Control
(334) 264-5562
Montgomery, AL
Target Exterminating
(334) 271-9968
8113 Sorrel Ln
Montgomery, AL
Pest Tech
(334) 396-0221
Montgomery, AL
Discovery Tours of Montgomery
(334) 263-1070
1577 E Ann St
Montgomery, AL

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Effective insect resistance requires intervention during the earliest phases of construction.


By Matthew Power


Mosttreatment for wood-destroying insects happened long after the builder's departure. Exterminators sprayed gallons of chemicals onto lawns and into wall cavities. Residents had to evacuate while chemicals dissipated.


Consumers and health organizations increasingly oppose such heavy-handed treatments. But at the same time, imported breeds of voracious insects--such as the Formosan termite--have ravaged homes in many parts of the United States.


"In the Washington area, we've seen termite colonies that are more than a million in size," notes Harold Harlan, senior entomologist with D.C.-based National Pest Management Association. "They can cause extensive damage."


As a result, both home buyers and code officials are leaning on builders to integrate proactive insect deterrents into their new homes.


The modern battle of the bugs can only be won if you do the following:


  • Site the home away from damp, woodsy areas.



  • Remove all cellulose-based materials from the landscape.



  • Design and install gutters and eaves to carry water away from the foundation.



  • At ground level, use physical barriers ranging from low tech (sand) to high tech (stainless steel mesh).



  • Build with borate-treated building materials.



Featured Local Company

Copter Pest Control

(334) 347-2430
701 E Park Ave
Enterprise, AL


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