So, you’re a Long Island homeowner and you’re seeing signs of termite activity or damage and you’re weighing your options for how to proceed. Should you call in a professional exterminator? Or can you handle termites yourself?
(Hint, hint—opting for a professional termite treatment is ALWAYS the correct choice when it comes to best protecting your home)!
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Why You Should Avoid DIY Termite Treatments
For homeowners considering a DIY termite treatment, it’s often because cost is top of mind. That being said, DIY termite treatments may cost less up front, but could result in major issues down the road, due to a variety of reasons, like not using the most effective products, not applying them correctly, and simply not knowing the ins and outs of termite biology and behavior. If a termite treatment is ineffective, termites will continue to eat away at your home, threatening its structural integrity and racking up repair costs which far exceed paying a professional up front. It’s also not unusual for homeowners going the DIY route to miss critical areas where termites are located, so even if you think you’ve covered all your bases, there’s really no way to know until there’s a problem. 
When it comes to choosing between a DIY treatment for your home vs. having a professional termite treatment, it’s extremely important to consider the type of products being used, how they’re being used, and who is applying them, so finally, safety is key in effective pest control—not only for you, but for your family, pets, and the environment; without the right products applied correctly, you could be putting any of those at risk, so it’s always most safe to leave it to the pros.
Why You Should Always Choose a Professional Termite Treatment
Don’t be fooled by termite solutions you can pick up at home improvement stores which make big promises about eliminating termites from your home. When it comes to protecting your home from a termite infestation, you get what you pay for. A professional Long Island exterminator from Suburban Exterminating will do a thorough inspection of your home, identifying any existing termite activity in the hardest-to-reach places you may not even think to check. They’ll also make meaningful recommendations based on your home and hours upon hours of professional training you can trust!
With a professional termite treatment, like the two options offered by Suburban Exterminating (more on those later!), you can rest assured your home was thoroughly inspected and treated for termites, and you won’t have thoughts of termites eating away at your home in the back of your mind.
Do not be scared away by the fact that professional termite treatment costs a bit more than the supposed termite solutions you can pick up at the local home improvement store. As is often said, you pay for what you get. Let a true professional handle your termite treatments and you can sit back, relax and enjoy life while this termite specialist attacks those termites in a safe and effective manner.
Protect Your Home from Termites—Call Suburban Exterminating
As mentioned, at Suburban Exterminating, we offer two termite treatment options, and one of our licensed technicians will offer guidance on which would be best for your home.
The Sentricon Termite Baiting System is our most eco-friendly termite treatment option, and involves the placement of a ring of protective termite stations placed around your home. It’s a revolutionary termite baiting system which completely eradicates entire termite colonies, including the queen.
For some homes, conventional termite treatments are the way to go. In these cases, a barrier of liquid termite treatment is placed inside trenches created around your home’s foundation; once a barrier is established, termites are unable to pass through and enter your home!
To best protect your home from termites now, call (631/516) 864-6900 to schedule a free termite inspection by a licensed professional.
