How Important Is Termite’s Role in the Ecosystem?
Termites have almost always been considered as pests. The image they evoke is one’s mind is of ruined wooden furniture and scary life-sized sand mounds. However, surprisingly, termites have a role in the ecosystem and are valuable, irreplaceable members (they have been here for 200 million years!). Without them, no dead plants would get recycled, and no soil would be fertile. These busybodies work tirelessly to give way to new life and even serve as life-sustaining food sources to many organisms.
Termites role in the ecosystem is thus one that cannot be sidelined. Even though these little insects are highly useful in nature and we have already discussed how termites are useful for the Bronx County ecosystem, they can often wreak havoc in buildings and other artificial structures. But if not done right, termite infestation removal can cause more harm than good!
The natural environment around a human-made structure should be considered before dousing a building with hazardous chemicals. A distance needs to be maintained between the man-made and natural environments, and using harmful chemicals to do so is not recommended. Termite removal can take place using eco-friendly methods that are efficient and non-hazardous, as well as time-saving and pocket-friendly.
Pest Control in Bronx: Termites Role in the Ecosystem
Living in a bustling modern city, you might not often use the ‘natural’ way of dealing with things. There are, however, natural ways of termite removal that are time-saving and convenient. Termites are important for the Bronx County ecosystem (and every other ecosystem), so it is necessary that you do not use harsh chemicals or pesticides.
Here are a few natural ways of termite removal:
- Use a wet cardboard trap
Pile some wet cardboard (it has cellulose, and termites love cellulose) sheets or boxes in the corner of your house, and watch how in a few days the underside of the cardboards get lined with termites. The cardboard can then be disposed of. While this method will not completely remove the termite infestation, it will significantly reduce it.
- Sunlight for Termite
Termites love damp places, so it makes sense to put out all your termite-infested furniture out in the open, under the sun. The heat will drive the termites away, and your furniture will once again be suitable for regular use.
- Beneficial Nematodes to the rescue!
Nematodes kill termites by releasing a specific kind of bacteria into their bodies. This not only affects the whole termite colony but also targets any other trouble-causing insects. Easy to apply, the nematodes are harmless towards humans, pets, and the surrounding natural environment.
- Boric Acid
Apply boric acid (make a paste using propylene glycol) on the termite-infested furniture to get rid of termites and other insects.
- Let them eat the bait and target the queen!
Put the termite bait system (the wooden stick) into the ground near an infestation. Once the termites start attacking the stick, add termite bait to it. The insects will take it back to the queen, and this will result in the perishing of the whole colony.
Bronx County Pest Control: Shooing Away Termites the Right Way
The methods mentioned above are easy to use and are money-saving as well. If you want a pest control service that will use natural methods to get rid of the pesky termite infestation in your house, Bronx County Pest Control is the right option for you. We understand the need to remove termites, and we also understand their crucial role in the ecological balance. Combining both, we realize that an environment friendly method is the best way to deal with an infestation.
So use our efficient and convenient service to ensure a termite-free house, while being responsible towards the natural environment outside. Termites are the best recyclers and the ultimate soil engineers – it is only fair that they are allowed to flourish in the environment they belong to (and not in the one created by you!). Termites role in the ecosystem is very much large!