Professional pest control companies offer several termite treatments, including: - Liquid termiticides: These chemical barriers are applied to the soil around a home to create a protective barrier that kills or repels termites trying to enter. It also eliminates existing colonies as termites come into contact with the treated soil. - Baiting systems: Termite baits contain slow-acting insecticides that worker termites carry back to the colony, effectively killing the entire colony over time. Bait stations are strategically placed around the home’s perimeter. - Fumigation: For drywood termites or severe infestations, fumigation involves sealing the home and filling it with a gas that kills termites throughout the structure. - Wood treatments: Borate treatments can be applied to wood during construction or renovation to protect against termites by killing them when they attempt to feed on the treated wood. - Heat treatments: Non-chemical heat treatments can be used to raise the temperature of affected areas to levels lethal to termites.