Brilio.net - Termites are often pests in homes because they can eat away at wooden furniture until it rots and breaks. These animals usually nest in various wooden furniture, such as doors, windows, tables, and chairs. In addition to making the wood porous, their presence also causes wood chips to scatter around the affected area.
Naturally, the presence of ants in the house can help control the termite population. Reporting from tommytermites.com.au, ants prey on termites and can even destroy their nests, so that wooden furniture remains protected.
However, in some conditions, ants do not always appear to help control termites, so other methods are needed to eradicate them. Various types of termite extermination can be found on the market, but natural ingredients can also be used as an alternative.
One of the natural ingredients that is often used to eradicate termites is salt. Reported from mast-producing-trees.org, salt works by making the termite's body moist, thus disrupting metabolism and causing death. In addition, according to netizens on the YouTube channel Ide Kreatif Channel, there are other ingredients that are considered more effective as termite exterminators.
"If there are termites, they will die immediately if they get hit by this. The wood will also be durable," he said, quoted by brilio.net from the YouTube Ide Kreatif Channel on Monday (31/3).
How to make it, dissolve enough salt in a container filled with water. Then, add a handful of tobacco. You can use tobacco from cigarettes or tobacco that is often used for chewing betel. After mixing, stir until the water is brownish.
photo: YouTube/Creative Idea Channel
If so, prepare a spray bottle. Put the salt and tobacco solution into the bottle by filtering it using a strainer or clean cloth. Then, put the bottle cap on and this termite extermination medicine is ready to use.
The owner of the YouTube account Ide Kreatif Channel explained that this termite extermination drug can be sprayed on any wooden furniture that has termites twice a week.
"Just do it twice, okay?" he said firmly.
photo: YouTube/Creative Idea Channel
How, is this termite extermination medicine really simple? If you often find termites in wooden furniture at home, you must try making it at home too.
Tricks to prevent wooden furniture from rotting quickly.
1. Use wood coating (varnish or wood paint).
- Apply varnish, wood paint, or special coating to protect against moisture and termite attacks.
- Repeat coating periodically to maintain optimal protection.
2. Avoid excess moisture.
- Make sure the furniture is not exposed to water directly or in a damp place.
- Use a dehumidifier or place camphor to absorb moisture in the room.
3. Regularly clean the furniture.
- Wipe the furniture regularly with a dry or slightly damp cloth to remove dust and dirt.
- Use a wood cleaning fluid to keep it clean without damaging the surface.
4. Use camphor or camphor.
- Camphor can help repel insects such as termites that damage wood.
- Place it in a cupboard, drawer, or around wooden furniture.
5. Apply anti-termite oil.
- Essential oils such as clove oil, citronella oil, or eucalyptus oil can be natural termite repellents.
- Apply to wooden furniture periodically for added protection.
6. Avoid direct contact with the ground.
- If wooden furniture is outdoors, use a protective mat or layer so that it does not come into direct contact with the ground.
- This prevents moisture and termites from attacking from below.
7. Dry the wood regularly.
- Exposing furniture to sunlight occasionally can help reduce humidity and kill insects that nest inside.
(brl/lut)
