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The liquid version is also available in a non-repellant form. They work differently because termites arenât able to sense this substance. Both of these treatments can last up to 8 years. The latter kind of treatment does not involve pumping chemicals into the soil or drilling them in the affected structure. Instead, this treatment works as a trapping device that can be positioned in the termite hotspot areas in your house.
However, some termite species â including subterranean termites â can remain active (though out of sight) year-round, especially in warmer climates. In these cases, termites can be at work, eating away at wood 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With the exception of conehead termites, most termite species cannot crawl on the open ground like ants and other pests.