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DIY & Home Improvement

roody

(10,849 posts) Tue Oct 23, 2012, 10:03 PM Oct 2012

Help with termites hatching [View all]

In June I had two very large evergreen trees cut down and had the excess chipped. I made large raised paths all around my .19 acre. Here in N. Cal, yesterday it rained for the first time since last April or May. Today many termites are hatching from the chips. Will they be a problem? If so, can I kill them without harsh pesticides?

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Help with termites hatching [View all] roody Oct 2012 OP

scary! shireen Oct 2012 #1

The trees were healthy. I roody Oct 2012 #4

It depends. jeff47 Oct 2012 #2

Don't look for small tubes made of mud, though Warpy Oct 2012 #5

Thanks. I keep a close eye on the house. roody Oct 2012 #6

You can take care of them yourself. Lowe's carries a DIY termite killing system. sinkingfeeling Oct 2012 #3

rent some chickens? mopinko Oct 2012 #7

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