Why Termidor for Knoxville Homes?

Dayton's Pest Control is a licensed Termidor Certified Professional in Knoxville and we want to provide you with additional information about why we recommend Termidor and how it can be used to protect your home.

There's no better choice for termite defense.

Termidor is the only termite defense that combines a unique mode of action, a long residual, and the ability to manage termite colonies faster than a baiting system. With Termidor you get all this in a low-dose, low-odor formulation that meets the stringent standards of the Food Quality Protection Act. ..There simply is no better choice for termite defense.

Here's Some of Termidor's unique advantages:

* America's #1 termite defense with over 2 million homes treated since 2000.

* Kills by ingestion, contact, and the "Transfer Effect," meaning affected insects help spread Termidor throughout the colony before dying themselves.

* Manages colonies up to 6 times faster than bait systems.

* Most effective termiticide — over 10 years of test data prove most effective and fastest at eliminating termite populations.

* Responsible, low-dose treatment, with no odor.

Dayton's Termite Prevention Tips

When it comes to gaining access to your home, termites are amazingly proficient. The last thing you want to do is make their job easier. Fortunately, the steps below will help you prevent termites from becoming a problem in the first place, or help keep them from coming back after a Dayton's Termite Specialists have gotten rid of them for you.

* Trim all shrubs, bushes and other dense greenery away from the foundation of your home. Move mulch away from the foundation as well.

* Don't leave firewood near your home, it's a magnet for termites. If you do keep firewood outside your house during the winter, keep it raised off the ground.

* Remove all lumber, tree stumps and other kinds of loose wood from the perimeter of your home.

* Fix any leaky pipes and eliminate any standing water near your home. Termites cannot live on wood alone.

* Keep gutters and downspouts free of accumulated leaves and debris. Clogs and obstructions can attract termites.