Termites

Drywood Termites

Termites Feeding on Wood
Kill Termites With Heat™

Drywood termites are very destructive to any structure.  The threat termites pose to a structure are real and ignoring this pest can be costly. 

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The Associated Press reports:
1 Termites can be hidden for 10 to 12 years before a swarm becomes visible.
2 Homeowners insurance doesn’t cover termite damage.
3 A small colony can devour a linear foot of a 2-by-4 in five months.

According to the California Department of Consumer Affairs the only two effective methods for total (whole-house) eradication are fumigation and heat.  The ability for heat to penetrate inside of wood to kill dry wood termites makes the ThermaPureHeat® process an effective non-chemical tool for whole structure eradication of these pests.

Drs. Forbes and Ebeling studied the effects of heat on dry wood termites.  In 1987 they published the results of their studies and found that at a temperature of 130º F a 100% mortality of adult dry wood termite nymphs may be achieved in 6 minutes.  The full results of their study may be found in the accompanying table.

If you see the following signs in your house, you might have termites:

  • sawdust-like droppings
  • dirt or mud-like tubes or trails on the structure
  • damaged wood members (like window sills)
  • swarming winged insects within the structure, especially in the spring or fall
Bed Bug Heat Eradication Chart

The following is for educational purposes only and every situation may add to or reduce specific application. All information contained herein should be applied and/or performed by ThermaPure licensed, trained, and certified providers.

100% mortality of adult dry wood termite nymphs,
Forbes and Ebeling, 1987

How It Works

ThermaPureHeat® technicians introduce clean, dry heat into the structure, gradually increasing the temperature until the wood core reaches 130 degrees. Technicians then maintain the temperature at or above that level for 1.5 hours to ensure a complete kill. The entire procedure may be completed in as little as 8 hours.

The ThermaPureHeat® process is the perfect solution for those who want to limit their exposure to toxic chemicals.

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