Bug Barriers Oklahoma City OK

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 Oklahoma City had to evacuate while chemicals dissipated. In fact, effective insect resistance requires intervention during the earliest phases of construction.

Local Companies

Reliable Termite Company
(405) 495-4451
7714 NW 3rd St
Oklahoma City, OK
Accura Pest Control
(405) 378-7646
6320 SW 109th St
Oklahoma City, OK
Best Exterminators Inc
(405) 732-1104
Oklahoma City, OK
Express Exterminator
(405) 794-5550
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Termite Inspection
(405) 751-4381
10321 SE 15th St
Oklahoma City, OK
Kurt's Complete Pest Control Inc
(405) 917-7217
1131 Enterprise Ave
Oklahoma City, OK
Moore's Exterminators-Branch of Superior Eagles of Okla Termite
(405) 794-8279
Oklahoma City, OK
Abbco Exterminators
(405) 636-4003
North
Oklahoma City, OK
Reliable Termite Company
(405) 495-4452
7714 NW 3rd St
Oklahoma City, OK
Terminix
(405) 732-4160
Oklahoma City, OK

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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

DRS Termite & Pest Control

405 352 4797
Rt 1 Box 103
Minco, OK


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