Termites are among the many pests that can endanger the structural integrity and safety of your home. Termites eat the cellulose within wood, which leads to billions of dollars of damage annually across the United States. Termites can also encourage the growth of mold within the house, as they leave behind moisture in the wooden structure. Most notably, termites multiply extremely quickly, which means that being even a little late to address a termite infestation can allow the damage they cause to worsen exponentially. For these reasons, it is important to identify and deal with termite infestations as soon as possible. 

If you suspect that your house has a termite infestation, it is critical to confirm it as soon as possible. Common signs of termites include hollow-sounding wood, frass (termite droppings), sounds within your walls, or mud tubes along the wall. If any of these signs appear, it is safe to assume that there is a termite infestation that needs to be dealt with immediately. Even if you are unable to verify the signs yourself with certainty and have a mild suspicion, trust your gut and do not ignore it. 

For peace of mind, seek out a licensed exterminator who offers free termite inspection. Once a thorough inspection confirms the presence of termites, extermination should follow swiftly. Time is of the essence as the cost of repairing damage will continue to rise as long the infestation persists without intervention.

Though dealing with termites may seem daunting, there are several different professional methods that will effectively clean out the entire colony, killing the termites and preventing them from coming back. Traditional fumigation is one method to treat deep infestations that affect a significant area of a property. However, fumigation can be toxic to people, pets, and plants—these forms of life and food and medication must be vacated from the home during the fumigation process followed by a short waiting period. For this reason, fumigation is often reserved for extreme cases of infestation. 

Less severe methods can be used for milder cases of infestation affecting a certain area of the property. Natural Science Exterminating is an Orange County exterminator company that employs orange oil for natural spot treatment and a borate salt solution for prevention. These non-toxic and environmentally safe methods keep your pets and family unbothered. Spot treatments and natural ingredients are more likely to be an option to get the job done when the infestation is detected as early as possible, which is why inspections are so important. Tent fumigation tends to be the only option when things have gotten really bad. Borates can also be used preventively with TAP insulation, serving as thermal and acoustic insulation while also killing pests and preventing them from becoming a larger threat to your home.

Left unchecked, termite infestations can cause serious damage to your home within a short period. It’s important to be vigilant and always keep an eye out for the signs, so that if you notice something unusual, you will be able to quickly identify signs of infestation and take preventative measures. It is just as important to hire a reputable professional exterminator to ensure that all traces of infestation are removed, preventing further damage and returning your home back to its state of normalcy.

Why should the suffering of an animal at the hands of a human not be spared? This question is key to the contemplation of vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based lifestyles.

The rationale of all movements is complex and nuanced. The coolest termite treatment in Orange County is plant-derived, but not vegan. But first, let’s explore what different practices have in common and how they diverge. 

Veganism originated out of the concerns of animal safety and cruelty advocates in opposition to all forms of animal suffering. Veganism is mostly known as a list of dietary exclusions, but it is actually a lifestyle that eliminates and avoids all forms of consuming animal and animal-derived products. An individual who practices veganism, a vegan, would not only exclude meat from their diet, but also leather and wool from their fashion and furniture. 

Vegetarianism is a sacred practice rooted in certain religious beliefs and cultural customs. It is also practiced non-religiously in the same ethos as veganism. The key focus of vegetarians is to avoid eating meat, however, animal products like eggs, milk, butter, and cream may be consumed. Pescatarians are similar to vegetarians, however, they consume seafood. The motives of some pescatarians lean toward environmental rather than ethical, as the farming and consumption of seafood may have far less of an environmental impact than the farming and consumption of tetrapods. Furthermore, some pescatarians believe that fish and water-dwelling creatures do not experience sentience in the same way that land animals experience fear and pain, claims that have been heavily debated by other groups including vegans and animal activists. 

A devotee of a plant-based lifestyle may have environmental and ethical concerns along with health and dietary concerns. The focus is limiting their consumption to only products that have been derived from plants, without the rigor of excluding animals or animal-based consumption.

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Like politics, the views of pro- and anti-vegans are controversial. Perhaps just as controversial is the suggestion that even the most animal-loving Buddhist would not be happy with a dangling ceiling that has become moist and chewed through by termites. Billions of dollars of damage across the United States are caused by termites every year—something that gives people of all creeds something to shout about. 

The Natural Exterminator offers natural removal for certain types of termites. Orange oil, an essential oil, dissolves the exoskeletons of termites to remove areas of infestation. Of course, the dissolving of exoskeletons is not vegan, but it is plant-derived!

Orange oil is an organic solution that effectively removes certain types of infestations without the use of chemicals. Furthermore, it is strong enough to kill termites without harming other beings, when applied by licensed and trained experts.

Perhaps settling the debate will come to the understanding that humans may never be able to entirely avoid animal suffering or the use of chemicals. In some of the more serious states of pest infestation, tent fumigation may be the last and only resort to remove the critters. In these cases, avoiding the chemical solution puts human well-being at risk, as damages can lead to the loss of structural integrity and financial resources. 

If you have questions about extermination, give Natural Science Exterminating a call today.

Natural Science Exterminating
11642 Knott Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92841