Bug Barriers Smyrna GA

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

Local Companies

Bada Bing Animal Removal
404-316-5183
715 San Fernando Dr. SE
Smyrna, GA
Micron Pest Management
(770) 272-1110
2160 Hills Ave NW
Atlanta, GA
Orkin Pest Control
(866) 574-1660
1400 Marietta Blvd, NW
Atlanta, GA
Arrow Exterminators
(404) 733-1370
445 Bishop St Nw
Atlanta, GA
All American Pest Control
(404) 344-5985
2550 Fairburn Rd SW
Atlanta, GA
Adcock Rid A Critter
(770) 258-8568
177 Laura Cir
Atlanta, GA
Catch It Wild
770-361-9588
P.O. Box 671312
Marietta, GA
Apex Exterminating Co Inc
(404) 525-0505
616 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA
Active Pest Control
(770) 521-6733
8601 Dunwoody Pl
Atlanta, GA
Alexander Termite & Pest Control Co Inc
(770) 448-9696
2395 Pleasantdale Rd
Atlanta, GA

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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

Bada Bing Animal Removal

404-316-5183
715 San Fernando Dr. SE
Smyrna, GA
http://www.badabinganimalremoval.com


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