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How to Protect Your Floors from Pests

Wood floors damaged by a pest attack.
Posted on November 6, 2020 by fivestarwood

Imagine cuddling cozily with your family while your kids play on the floor. The scene looks straight out of a movie, with both parents smiling at their children and a beautiful home, setting the dream-life background.

And then suddenly, the tiniest home-wreckers enter and butcher this dream. Are you wondering who they might be? Pests!

Pests infestations can damage your beautiful hardwood floors beyond repair before you even realize it. If it’s termites, your wood fzinishing and floors will go to waste pretty fast. Here’s how you can save them from the army of pests.

 

Liquid Termite Barriers

Get the approval of your hardwood specialists on this first. Liquid termite barriers are effective protection against pest attacks. But applying them on the floor can compromise the varnish.

Many homeowners opt for it regardless of the consequences because faded floors are less of a problem than destroyed floors. They use liquid protectants to save their floors and call us whenever the hardwood refinishing needs a touch-up. Pesticides are effective more so because they eliminate populations of pests hiding within cracks and rid your home of pests once and for all.

Poisonous Bait

Poisonous bait is generally placed outside the house or at entry points that pose risks of pest invasion. As the name suggests, the bait attracts pests and kills them on the spot with poison. Poisoned termites will return to their colony and infect other pests; this can result in effective riddance from pests without soiling your hardwood floors.

Weathered hardwood after pest attack.

Boric Acid

This is one of the more traditional hacks that attack the pest’s metabolic systems. Even though they’re much less toxic than other pesticides, they still work by poisoning the termites’ digestive system. If it works, your house will be free of pests within a week. Boric acid for the win!

Direct Chemicals

Your foes may be hiding in holes and cracks, waiting to attack your hardwood interiors whenever the opportunity presents itself. You can attack where they’re ambushing by pouring chemicals into the crevices where they’re hiding. If you’re right about suspecting their hideout, you’ll get rid of pests right there.

If you’re in Redmond, you’ve come to the right place. We specialize in hardwood floor installation, repairs, and refinishing after a pest attack. We also offer dustless floor refinishing that’s quick, clean, and effective.

If you think your floors need professional care, call us today at (425) 802-7517.