Recently, as the temperature in the city gradually rises, termites have also begun to be restless. When the temperature is relatively suitable and the humidity in the air is high, termites will fly. There are two kinds of common termites in this city, namely domestic termites and scattered termites, and March and April are the flying season of scattered termites in March and April every year, and May and June are the flying season of domestic termites. What are the hazards caused by termites, and how should they be controlled?
A weather vane for termites to fly
Climate change is the "weather vane" that determines the large number of termites flying. When the outside temperature is low, termites lurk on the floor, walls and damp corners, whenever the rainy season comes, especially after the rain, the humidity is high and the air pressure is low, which is the favorite environment for termites to fly.
The difference between termites and the "four pests".
There are several key differences between termites and the "four pests" (commonly referred to as rats, cockroaches, flies, and mosquitoes), mainly in their biological characteristics, living habits, and impact on human life.
From the point of view of biological characteristics
Termites are insects that feed exclusively on wood, they are highly organized and social, and they coordinate the actions of their colonies by secreting pheromones. The "four pests" include many different types of organisms, each with different biological characteristics and habits. For example, rats are rodents that crawl and gnaw, cockroaches and flies are common insects that adapt to a variety of environments, and mosquitoes are blood-sucking insects that feed on human and animal blood.
From the point of view of the impact on human life
Termites mainly cause damage to wooden structures, they will erode houses, furniture and other wood products, affect the safety of house structures, cause damage and property damage, but will not harm humans and pets, let alone spread diseases. The "four pests" may pose a direct threat to human health. For example, rats and cockroaches can carry and transmit a variety of pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses and parasites, while flies and mosquitoes are vectors of diseases such as malaria, dengue fever and intestinal diseases.
From the point of view of prevention and control methods
Termite control usually requires a combination of physical and chemical means, such as regular inspections, removal of dead wood and booby-traps. For the prevention and control of the "four pests", in addition to adopting similar physical and chemical means, it is also necessary to pay attention to environmental sanitation management and eliminate their breeding conditions, such as cleaning up garbage and repairing loopholes.
To sum up, termites mainly feed on wood or cellulose, and are obsessed with "delicacies" containing wood fibers, such as a large number of wood components, books, documents, paper products and wood used in offices, home environments and garden greening. Termites secrete formic acid to corrode food when they eat, and before you even know it, they have already hollowed out floors, door frames, wooden furniture, and trees, seriously endangering the structural safety of the house.
Highlight the point
If residents find termites flying into the house from outside the house, they should immediately close the doors and windows and place a basin containing water under the lamp to cause the termites to fall into the water and drown. If termites fly out of your home or you can't determine the source of termites, you should contact a termite control company in time and let professional technicians come to deal with it. At the same time, it is necessary to properly protect the ant infestation site, do not blindly sanitize by itself, and expand the scope of harm.
Take precautions
There are 6 main points:
1. Take measures such as ventilation, light transmission, and drying to eliminate indoor moisture;
2. Clean frequently to eliminate all garbage and waste that will attract termites;
3. Do not pile up sundries on stairs and dark corners, and try not to pile up dead branches, waste or building wood in outdoor venues;
4. Strengthen the inspection of wood and wood products in decoration;
5. From March to July every year is the termite breeding period, it is recommended to install window screens to prevent termites from flying into the home;
6. Strengthen the inspection of items in the house, find signs of suspected termite activity, and consult and inspect professionals in a timely manner.
A way to get help for termite control
(1) WeChat Mini Program
Register and log in to the "Sui Bid" or "Shanghai Property" applet, and enter "termite control unit" in the search service column to search for termite control enterprises by administrative district.
(2) Telephone
Call 962121 property service hotline for consultation.
(3) Website
Find "Shanghai Residential Property Network" (https://962121.fgj.sh.gov.cn), click on the "Termite Control" column, and inquire about the contact number and charging standards of termite control enterprises.
At present, there are termite control enterprises in 16 administrative districts of the city, and citizens can choose the nearest termite control enterprises for door-to-door extermination according to the actual situation. If it is found that the termite control company has not charged arbitrarily according to the publicized charging standard, you can call the 962121 hotline to complain.
Directory of 57 termite businesses
Editor: Li Ling
Source: Municipal Property Management Affairs Center
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