Kill Termites Using Orange Oil...Let's see

There has been a lot of hype lately about using Orange Oil to kill termites. You have probably heard the ads on the radio or seen the commercials on television. "No need to move out!" "All natural!" "Smells like oranges after we are done!" Well, I'd like to show some very important research that has been done regarding orange oil that will make you think twice about using the method that many inspectors call "The Snake Oil Treatment".

Firstly, we can start off with the claim that orange oil companies make, stating they can completely eradicate your home of termites using orange oil. This is a false and misleading statement. If any company makes this claim to you, send them out of your home immediately. Take a look at this report done by ABC News regarding various treatment options and the interview with a member of the Structural Pest Control Board of California: 

ABC NEWS: Termites Are Hidden Home Wreckers

 

 

"Companies that perform treatments and advertise them as whole-house treatments with orange oil would be in violation of rules and regulations of the state and they would be subject to disciplinary action," said Dennis Patzer, Structural Pest Control Board.

In an effort to demonstrate the effectiveness of orange oil, Dow Agro Sciences conducted a study comparing orage oil to Vikane gas. The conclusion of the study demonstrated that using XT-2000 orange oil eliminates only 81% of a termite colony.

See Results of Orange Oil Research Here

After the discovery was made, Dow Agro Science published a pamphlet to help distinguish the differences between choosing Vikane gas treatment (tenting) and using Orange Oil (spot). Click the link below to see the pamphlet: 

Vikane vs. Orange Oil Pamphlet

 

 

To make things simple, the Structural Pest Control Board released a fact sheet regarding exterminating termites. Click the link below to read the fact sheet.

Whole Structure Treatment vs. Localized/Spot Streatments

 

 

 

Stay away from the "Snake Oil"... I mean Orange Oil salesmen. When you really want 100% control of the termites eating away at your home, business, or any other wooden structure, CONTACT ANTAC PEST CONTROL today! Call 877-ANTACMAN or 858-505-8080.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antac Pest Control Fumigates Costco for Termites

On December 22, 2012, Antac Pest Control fumigated Costco's Optical Lab, which may be considered one of the the largest fumigations in San Diego County history.

The size of the job was 4,770,000 cubic feet. To put this into perspective, imagine an average 2500 square foot home. This job would equate to putting around 160 of those homes under a single tent.

The crew began on December 21, preparing the site. The next morning, over 30 employees arrived to begin placing tarps over the gigantic structure. All monitoring devices and monitoring lines were placed meticulously to allow for a proper extermination of the termite infestation. At around 4:00pm, the entire structure was covered and Vikane Gas had been released into the structure.

All of the employees were pretty excited to be treated to Phil's BBQ after the job was complete. "If you have to work on a Saturday, you might as well make the event a fun-filled team event with a reward at the end.", said Bill Lawson, manager of the fumigation crew.

The next day, December 23, 2012, gas-level monitors showed that everything was perfect. There was no leaking that occurred over night, so ventilation systems were opened so the structure could begin ventilating itself.

Finally, on December 24, 2012 (Christmas Eve), our crew came back out late in the afternoon to test gas levels. After the readings on our monitoring devices showed that the gas had dissipated from the structure, the nearly 400 employees were ready to get back to work. Tarps were removed and Costco was on its way back to providing eyeglasses and lenses for half of the United States.

"This job could not have gone more perfectly.", said Josh Long, Owner at Antac Pest Control.

If you are in need of a termite treatment on your home or business, don't hesitate to call Antac Pest Control at 858-505-8080 or 877-ANTACMAN. No job is too big or too small.

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