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

Local Companies

Imperial Pest Control Inc
(334) 298-7188
902 12th St
Phenix City, AL
Affordable Professional Termite & Pest Control
(334) 480-8891
1801 46th St
Phenix City, AL
Owsley's Pest Control
(334) 298-9746
1302 43rd St
Phenix City, AL
Just Buggin
(334) 298-5878
1706 20th Ave
Phenix City, AL
Beman Exterminating Co
(334) 298-7385
Phenix City, AL
Phenix Pest Control
(334) 298-1032
275 Lee Road 238
Phenix City, AL
Ace Pest Control Inc
(334) 298-2223
4214 Thayer Dr
Phenix City, AL
Standard Pest Control
(334) 298-1787
Phenix City, AL
Cook's Pest Control
(334) 732-0082
Phenix City, AL
Orkin Inc
(205) 833-0634
Birmingham, 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

LADYBUG

770-358-8888
761 Brook Road
Barnesville, GA


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