Bug Barriers Southfield MI

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

Local Companies

HAMTRAMCK PEST CONTROL INC.
313-258-4299
2407 Andrus
Hamtramck, MI
ANT DOCTOR PEST CONTROL
248-886-8664 OR 248-636-6549
OAKLAND CO.
WATERFORD, MI
Orkin Inc
(248) 356-5082
Southfield, MI
Environmental Extermination
(248) 557-6982
28406 Sutherland St
Southfield, MI
Great Lakes Pest Control
(248) 355-2335
20688 Knob Woods Dr
Southfield, MI
Terminix International
(586) 727-4480
21353 Bridge St
Southfield, MI
Freedom Pest Control
(248) 948-0168
26184 Summerdale Dr
Southfield, MI
Terminix
(248) 355-2642
Southfield, MI
Orkin Exterminating Co Inc
(248) 356-5082
Southfield, MI
Smith Brothers Pest Control
(313) 839-6870
19331 Middlesex Ave
Southfield, MI

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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

HAMTRAMCK PEST CONTROL INC.

313-258-4299
2407 Andrus
Hamtramck, MI


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