Orange Oil Termite Treatments in San Diego

Orange Oil Is Dangerous!

In the last few years citric acid, also known as orange oil, has become a popular method of termite control in San Diego. Orange oil has no place in your home, and could prove irritating or even lethal if the correct situation is presented.

Orange Oil Is Highly Flammable!

Orange oil is extremely flammable at 122 degrees. Orange oil is a contact based termiticide, thus it has to saturate the infected wood to effectively control termites. Orange oil should not be used near electrical sources, heating and cooling units, or in any other situation that may routinely reach over 120 degrees - such as a wall void or attic.

Orange Oil Is Ineffective!

Orange oil is billed as being an organic, or natural method of controlling termites. Truly, citric acid is about as natural as it gets. Orange oil biodegrades in 21 days and has no residual value after that time. Due to orange oil’s ineffectiveness, termites that are present 3 weeks after the treatment will continue feeding on your home unopposed.

Orange Oil Is Toxic To Breathe!

To make matters worse, orange oil releases an astronomically high level of VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) which are harmful to the environment and unsafe to breathe. In fact, orange oil releases the same amount of volatile organic compounds that car paint from the 1970’s does! But why stop with air pollution? Orange oil is also a major marine pollutant! At License To Kill, we perform in depth research all the products we use. We are concious of the environment and understand that some products are truly unsafe to use on a structure, despite how they are advertised. For termite solutions that won"t jeopardize your home, call us today.

To eliminate termites without orange oil, call us today! (619) 447-8216