Several home remedies such as the use of salt, vinegar and orange oil have been rumoured to repel termites from home. While some of these DIY solutions might work to remove surface issues and physical termites, they do not eliminate the infestation and termite colony.

Moreover, when disturbed, termites are highly capable of migrating to a new location within the property to continue feeding. This can result in more serious termite damage including cracked walls or even collapsed ceilings. Besides, a hefty sum of money may be required to fix the structure or replace the furniture. Ultimately, the amount spent on the consequences of using home remedies to resolve a termite infestation may be more than that of engaging a professional termite specialist.

Besides their source of food, cellulose, certain termite species such as subterranean termites and dampwood termites have a special preference for moisture. Cellulose is a common organic compound and can be easily found in paper, cotton, cardboard and wood. Furthermore, termites also flourish in environments with high humidity, especially in a country like Singapore.

Professional pest control treatments to eradicate termites may range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars in Singapore. The cost of termite treatment may be influenced by several factors:

• The severity of the infestation
• Type of property
• Size of the property
• Type of termites infesting your property
• Type of termite control solution used
• Years of warranty

DIY to get rid of termites are unreliable and have often been proven ineffective as an infestation may be hard to remove. This is because when disturbed or threatened, termites can migrate to another spot within your property and cause more damage.