This document provides 18 easy natural home remedies for getting rid of termites. Some of the remedies mentioned include destroying wooden mulch, using essential oils like clove oil or vetiver oil, introducing nematodes to feed on termite larvae, flooding soil to destroy subterranean termite colonies, using boric acid or orange oil which affect termites' nervous systems, and installing cardboard traps to lure and kill termites with insecticide. The document advocates planning treatment and using remedies like essential oils that also prevent future reinfestation.

2. Eighteen Easy Natural Home
Remedies to get rid of termites
A Lecture
By
Mr. Allah Dad Khan
Agriculture Expert

4. Home Remedies to get rid of
termites:
 Before you start formulating strategies for finishing off
termite colonies, it is practical that you know more
about the enemy. Termites are of two types,
thesubterranean termite and the dry wood termite.
Both feed on wood, while the subterranean thrives
underground and latches onto moist trees, the dry wood
termites are commonly found at homes and are known
to feast on wood. Getting rid of termites the natural
way is not a one day job, you need proper planning. Try
out these few home remedies to get rid of them
permanently-

5. 1.Destroying Wooden Mulch
 Another effective method
for killing termite
colonies is throwing away
the wooden mulch. If you
have faced termite
problems before or
suspect an infestation,
then immediately remove
all the wooden mulch
from your property right
away. Termites breed on
mulch and gradually
would spread on to the
furniture as well. If you
cannot do away with the
mulch at least keep it far
away from the main house

6. 2.Electrocution
 If you want a permanent
solution for termites
then electrocution is the best
option available. You will find
a variety of products in the
market that allow you to
electrocute the termite
colony. This means passing
high voltage electric current
on the infested area, killing
all the termites at once. But
remember to take
appropriate measures when
you use these
electrodes. Wear safety
gloves to protect yourself
from electric shocks and
accidents.

7. 3.Foams and insecticides
 Foam and insecticides are a
popular choice for getting rid
of termites. For best results
spray it twice every week on
the infested area. A quick
and effective solution for
termites, these insecticides
not only destroys the colonies
but also prevents any
infestation in the future. Just
ensure that you take proper
precautionary measures when
using these sprays. The foams
and liquid splashes contain
many toxic substances that
are dangerous when inhaled.
It is best that you evacuate
the building before spraying
it to prevent unpleasant
consequences.

8. 4.Flooding the soil
 In case the infestation is
caused by subterranean
termites, the best
solution is to flood the
soil in and around the
infested area, for
although the termites
need water, an excess of
it is fatal for them.
Flooding the soil would
instantly kill termite
colonies or cause them to
scatter and run away. It
destroys their habitat and
leaves them no choice but
to evacuate.

9. 5.Hot and Cold Treatment
 Termites thrive best in
moderately warm and humid
climate they cannot survive the
extreme hot or cold, therefore
temperatures such as 120 degree
or above and -20 degree or below
is fatal for them. Place the
infested piece of furniture or
wood under scorching sun. The
termites will flee for shade in no
time! Similarly cleaning the wood
with ice cold water would also
result in quick evacuation.

10. 6.Installing Cardboard traps
 The termites are big time
fans of cellulose, plenty
of which is found in paper
and card boards. All you
have to do is set up
cardboard traps to lure
the termites and then use
an insecticide to kill
them, later dispose the
box somewhere far off.
The trick is to collect the
entire colony at one place
and then killing them at
once, kind of like a
concentration camp just
the intentions aren’t very
evil this time!

11. 7.Orange oil
 Orange oil is a very
affordable and practical
way of getting rid of
termite colonies. This
oil is extracted from the
orange peel, and is an
effective biological pest
control agent. Mix a few
drops of orange oil with
water and spray this
mixture on the termites
infected area.

12. 8.Removing stumps and
branches
 The dead leaves, broken
branches and tree stumps
in the garden are the
ideal breeding grounds for
termites. But they won’t
be confined to just the
garden, they’ll gradually
move towards the main
house in search of more
wood. To avoid this you
must regularly clean your
backyard or gardens.
Remove the broken twigs
and branches to prevent
termite infestation

13. 9.Using Granulated salt
 One of the easiest home
remedies for getting rid
of termite is spreading
granulated salt in and
around the termite nest.
This not only kills the
termite, but also
prevents more termites
from entering the area

14. 10.Using Boric Acid
 Want an instant and
reliable method to get
rid of termites? Use
boric acid it works
wonders at terminating
the termite colonies.
Boric acid can severely
affect the nervous
system of the termite, a
quick and hassle free
solution for destroying
termite permanently.
Spray some boric acid on
the infected area for
effective results.

15. 11.Using termite bombs
 Termite bombs or more
commonly known as
pesticide fogger can
destroy the entire
termite colonies over a
large area. Just bomb
the infested area with
these pesticide foggers
and you will have the
end to the infestation in
one go! Termite bomb is
a very practical and
time saving method for
mass killing of the
termites.

16. 12.Using Aloe Vera gel
 Aloe Vera is known for its
many medicinal and
healing properties but it
is also one of the best and
easiest home remedies for
getting rid of termites. A
very common plant found
almost everywhere Aloe
Vera is replete with many
useful properties. Add
some crushed Aloe Vera to
a cup of water and apply
this mixture to the
infested area. The
termites, on coming in
contact with this aloe
liquid, instantly die.

17. 13.Using Nematodes
 Nematodes are actually
parasites that feed on
pests for survival; they
are nature’s way of
controlling the termite
population. Introduce a
bunch of nematodes to
the termite colony and
they’ll do the job for
you. These nematodes
attack the colony and
feeds on the termite
larvae, thus bringing
down the termite
population drastically.

18. 14.Using Essential Oils
 A natural and safe home
remedy for getting rid of
termites is using clove
oil. Sprinkle a mixture of
clove oil and water on
the termite colonies for
best results. You may
even use vetiver oil,
another organic remedy
that prevents re
infestation for a
considerably long time.

19. 15.Using Petroleum jelly
 A reliable way to
prevent the termites
from destroying a piece
of furniture is to coat
them with petroleum
jelly. After applying the
jelly on the piece of
wood put it out under
the sun. The termites
would leave the
woodwork immediately.

20. 16.Using Sodium Chloride
 Sodium chloride or more
commonly known as salt
is perhaps the easiest
and quickest way to get
rid of termite
infestation. Spray a
mixture of sodium
chloride and water, or
simply sprinkle some
salt on to the furniture
for effective results.

21. 17.Use of Termidor
 Though technically not a
“home” remedy,
Termidor is really
helpful to get rid of
termites. Termidor, a
commercial product
easily available is pretty
reasonably priced and
offers instant results.

22. 18.Use of White Vinegar
 White vinegar, a very
common item found in
the kitchens can come
in handy for destroying
termite colonies. Spray
some white vinegar on
the termite nest to get
rid of them
permanently.