Termite Control Products & How to Kill Termites

Termites cause billions of dollars in structural damage each year, making early detection and long-term protection critical for any property. DoMyOwn offers a complete selection of solutions designed to help prevent infestations, eliminate active colonies, and safeguard homes and buildings from future termite activity. Shop industry-trusted products including liquid termiticides, baiting systems, wood treatments, foams, and monitoring tools to build a treatment plan that fits your property's specific needs.

What Are Termites?

Termites are pests that eat wood, often damaging houses and buildings. Termites can damage the structural integrity of homes and must be dealt with properly to kill the colony and protect the home fully. Fortunately, with our selection of termite control products, you can do your own termite wood treatment, saving time and money in the process.

DoMyOwn offers professional termite treatment products and termite control solutions for homeowners, property managers, and pest management professionals. Whether you are looking for a preventative termite treatment, an active termite killer, or a complete DIY termite treatment program, we carry the same trusted products used by professionals to help eliminate termite colonies and protect structures from future infestations.

Should I Treat Termites Myself?

Termite control can be done yourself. Many homeowners researching the best termite treatment do it yourself options are surprised to learn that professional-grade products are available for self-application when used according to the label. The best DIY termite treatment plan will depend on the termite species present, the location of the infestation, and whether you are performing a curative or preventative termite treatment.

If termite damage is found on your property, the termite colony must be controlled, or termites will return. Subterranean, Drywood, and Damp Wood Termites can all be controlled with a combination of termite sprays, termite foams, and other termite killer products.  While doing your own termite treatment will save you money, it can be a long and laborious process. Be sure to read product labels and instructions thoroughly so you are comfortable, otherwise consider hiring a professional pest control company.

How Much Does a Termite Treatment Cost?

One of the most common questions we hear is, "How much is a termite treatment?" The cost for termite treatment can vary based on the size of the structure, the type of termite being treated, and the products selected. Termite treatment prices may range from a small preventative treatment using termite bait stations to a comprehensive soil treatment around a larger structure. We offer professional termite treatment products in a variety of sizes to meet the needs of homeowners, property managers, and pest control professionals.  

How Can I Protect My Home from Termites?

Preventative termite treatments are the best way to save your home from termite damage. Termite baiting stations can be placed around the home to detect termites in the area. Once termites are seen in a station, further treatment can be done to protect the home and monitor termite activity.

Termite trenches are a long-lasting way to protect a home from termites. Homeowners can dig a trench around the perimeter of their home and pour an insecticide-water mixture inside. The trench will keep your home safe for up to a decade depending on the products used.  A pre-construction termite soil treatment is one of the best ways to prevent a termite attack.

Many long-lasting termite trench treatments utilize fipronil-based termiticides, one of the most widely used active ingredients in professional termite control programs. When applied according to the product label, fipronil treatments can create a protective barrier around a structure that helps prevent termite infestations for years.

How to Identify Termites?

Termites will have different colors depending on their role in a colony. You may be dealing with different termite species such as:

• Subterranean Termites
• Drywood Termites
• Dampwood Termites

What Is the Difference Between a Termite and an Ant?

Termites and ants are two different pests that will require different treatment plans. Termites may also be confused with carpenter ants which will require products that are labeled for carpenter ants.

Learn more about the difference between Ants vs. Termites if you are still unsure and be sure to follow product labels and instructions.

What Are Signs of a Termite Infestation?

If you suspect you have a termite problem, look for the different kinds of termite signs listed below. If you think termites are in your house, you should inspect for termites. Termites may have different hiding places such as voids or leaks and openings in the home. Common signs of termites include:

• Mud tubes
• Damaged wood
• Piles of wings

What Can Instantly Kill Termites?

Homeowners often search for the strongest termite killer or the fastest termite treatment available. While no termite killer works instantly on an entire colony, professional termite treatment products can begin controlling active infestations quickly and provide long-term termite control when used as part of a complete treatment plan.

Although there are no products on the market that can instantly eliminate termite infestations, the following products will effectively treat an active termite infestation. Products such as Termidor SC, Taurus SC, Bora-Care, Dominion 2L, Cyper TC, and Phantom Termiticide are some of our recommended products for quick and effective treatment.