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La Pest Control
Many LA pest control companies will only use chemical methods of killing pests. Often they claim that this is because they don't work, but a much more likely reason is that alternatives require their workers to get a separate license. There are many alternative methods of dealing with termites, such as heat treatment, foam and microwaves. But one of the most useful new methods is electrocution.The electro-gun is a product of Etex, Inc. LA pest control companies use it to electrocute termites. The electro-gun produces 90,000 volts of electricity at a mere .5 amps. This means that it is safe to humans, but lethal to termites. The gun works on the principle that electricity likes to take the path of least resistance. Wood is a horrible conductor. In fact, it is more of an insulator. The termites, on the other hand, are great at conducting electricity. Their bodies re 90% water. So when the power is turned on, the electricity will want to arc to the termites. Termite tunnels are usually packed with termites, so the electricity walks its way down the termites hitting almost all of them.
The shock of electricity doesn't kill all of the termites instantly. For some, it could take up to 4 weeks before the electricity causes death. In the end, though, the electro-gun will be effective. To use the electro-gun, LA pest control experts must be trained and licensed by Etex, Inc. because of this, many companies will not offer electro-gun treatment. Often they will try and sway you to use the products they offer by claiming that it does not work. But any reputable service will offer a guarantee, so that if the termites resurface the company will come out and fix the problem. This goes for elecro-tun treatments as well, so clearly it must work.
One thing to keep in mind is that the electro-gun is not designed to replace a fumigation. Fumigations are whole house pest controlling measures. The electro-gun is more closely related to drill and inject treatments. It is able to treat small batches of wood at a time. It is meant to be targeted to small infected areas rather than to entire buildings. And at taking care of termites in isolated areas, it works wonderfully. There is one annoyance, though. Because it works with electricity, you will need to unplug all your electronics. The low current means that it is unlikely to actually damage anything, but it is easier to unplug your TV than buy a brand new one.
So the next time you see a termite, consider a chemical free treatment. The electro-gun is as effective as drilling and injecting pesticides, and it doesn't leave poisonous residue in your walls. Some people may claim that it doesn't work, but a good LA pest control company will offer a guarantee of its work. Hopefully you will never need to call an LA pest control company. But if you do, at least you are now prepared.
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