Termites: Guides & Tips
Articles on termites from the IPC team in Bangalore — identification, prevention and treatment.
Re-Treatment vs Spot Treatment for Termites
When termites return after an earlier treatment, or when new signs appear in one room.
How Often Should Anti-Termite Treatment Be Repeated?
A termite treatment does not last forever. The chemical barrier in the soil degrades over time.
How to Check Second-Hand Wooden Furniture for Termites
Second-hand wooden furniture is attractive: solid wood, good price and often character.
Does Sunlight Kill Termites in Furniture?
A common piece of advice is to put infested furniture out in the sun for a day or two. The idea is that heat and light will drive out or kill the termites.
Orange Oil and Boric Acid for Termites: Limits of DIY
Two products come up again and again in DIY termite advice: orange oil and boric acid.
Home Remedies for Termites: What Works and What Does Not
When termites appear, many people try a home remedy first: neem oil, vinegar, salt water, lemon, sunlight and more.
Termite-Proofing Electrical Conduits and Meter Boxes
Electrical conduits run through walls and floors, linking rooms and often entering the building near ground level.
Termite Barriers Around Plumbing Pipes and Utility Entries
A termite barrier is only as strong as its weakest point. In many buildings, the weak points are the places where pipes.
Under-Construction Flat Buyers: How to Check Anti-Termite Compliance
When you buy a flat under construction, anti-termite treatment is something you cannot inspect after possession.
Termite Pre-Treatment at Plinth Beam Stage: What Buyers Should Verify
Anti-termite treatment during construction is done in stages, and the plinth beam stage is one of the most important.
Termites in a New Home Within a Year: Why It Happens
You moved into a newly built home, and within months you see mud tubes or swarmers.
Why Termite Activity Spikes After the Monsoon
Many Bangalore homeowners notice termite signs, such as swarmers, new mud tubes and bubbling paint, during or soon after the rains.
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