Termites are a pest that feed off of rotting wood, so if you have any wood that may be damaged by water on your home, chances are you could have a problem with termites. Termites can eat heartily on your home and will do so to feed their entire colony. Your home could be left with severe damage, so much so that your home could end up needing extensive work to repair their destruction. If your home has termites, you need to get rid of them properly. Hiring a pest control company is the best thing you can do. If you don't think you have a major issue with termites and want to try and get rid of them on your own, read on for information to get rid of them yourself.

Find Their Food Source — Get Rid Of It

First and foremost, you need to figure out what they are feeding on in your home. You should want to know this, just so you know what part of your home is damaged and needs to be repaired. Follow the termites to see where their tunnels lead or watch the flying termites to see where they are going. If you don't see any tunnels or cannot find any flying termites, tap on the wood around your home to see if any of it feels hollow. When you find the source of their food, you can make the necessary repairs. Without a food source, the termites may move on from your home.

Sprinkle Borax

Use an all-natural pest killer such as borax that can be toxic for these and other pests. It's safe for use both inside and outside of your home. You can sprinkle the borax in cracks and crevices where you think termites may be entering your home. You can also use diatomaceous earth to kill these pests as well. This is also an all-natural pesticide that is safe to use inside or outside of your home. Sprinkle the diatomaceous earth in the cracks and areas where you think the termites are going into.

If you have termites feeding on your home, the best thing you can do to get rid of them is to call a professional for help. Termites can be tricky to get rid of. You can try getting rid of them yourself using the tips above, but if you continue to have issues with these pests or other pests, call a pest control service for assistance.

For more information, reach out to a termite removal service.