Termites are detrimental pests that can cause colossal damage to life, property and ecology. It is important to react quickly and get rid of them. Here are some lists of organic pesticides for eradicating termites.

Orange and neem oil

Both orange and neem oil are botanical treatments that helps in killing drywood termites when they come in the contact of orange oils. The orange oils contain d-limonene which is excellent for killing the drywood termites. On the other hand neem oil is another termite eradicating botanical treatment .It should be spread to the wood where the drywood termites reside. For effective eradication the termites should swallow the oil.

Borates

Borates are salt which helps to get rid of subterranean termites. It is non toxic and is safe to use for human beings. You can use either a sodium borate powder or a solution of water and sodium borate. The solution can be sprayed into the wood where the termites reside or it can also be sprayed in a newly constructed building which is infested with termites.

These days there are many there are many companies which provide pest eradicating solutions to people. R.I.P Pest Management is one leading company which provides termite inspection in Northern Beaches of Australia. They use eco friendly methods to eradicate termites and other pests.

Soaps

Insecticidal soaps are one of the most effective organic pesticides. They are made of salts of potassium and fatty acids. For many years approximately about 200 years they are considered to be a dependable organic pesticide. They are helpful in eradicating different termites. They are easy to use and are environmental friendly. These soaps can be applied as a sprayer 

High temperature treatment

Termites stops striving in temperatures that are too hot. So extremely hot temperatures can be used to eradicate drywood termites. In the heat treatment at first the structure that is infested with termites is sealed then hot air having a temperature between 120 to 140 degree Fahrenheit is forced into the structure that is sealed. The temperature of the place where the termites resides should reach 120 degrees of Fahrenheit for a time period of 35 minutes to kill the termites.
 
Parasitic nematodes

These are small insects that feed on bacteria and fungi. But there are other species which feed on termites and help to eradicate them. They are natural predators of termites and are found in all local organic pesticide stores. They live in soil and are effective in eradicating subterranean termites.

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