Question from Anita M
Hi, Debra, I live in Southern California and am having an issue with subterranean termites in my home. I have a service contract with a “green exterminator” and have used Electro-Gun and boric acid treatments over the years for dry wood termites.
I am wondering if you have any knowledge about or experience with a termiticide called Altriset?
I am told that it is extremely safe, but I am generally very cautious about trying things that are fairly new — and, of course, would prefer to use something nonchemical (but have been advised that the same treatments that we have used for the dry wood termites are not recommended for the treatment of subterraneans).
Thanks, Debra, for any insight you can offer.
Debra’s Answer
I have no experience with Altriset, but have read the materials about it and the toxicity is extremely low. Still, it is a petrochemical pesticide so you are wise to be cautious.
There are natural methods for controlling subterranean termites. Here a link to a site that belongs to my friend Michael Piachenza, about how they control subterranean termites naturally here in the Tampa Bay area of Florida: Advantage Pest Control: Natural Termite Treatment and Control.
Your “green exterminator” should offer similar services.
Readers, any experience with Altriset?
