Infestation of termites are not to be taken lightlyThese small pests can create havoc in houses with not a moment's noticeThat's why many housewives or homemakers are discovering ways to concoct home-grown termite juiceAs convincing as it may sound the reality is there is not a homemade termite killer that proves be equal to the chemical based products in the market.

This doesn't automatically mean that homemakers have lost the battleThere are some ways to make these ruthless wall suckers vanishKnowing what they are about is the first step to finding a way towards their demise.

Basically, termites are workers just like antsThe difference is in their food sourceAnts any scavenge on leftover foods that are more likely sweet in smell and tasteFor termites, they love to chew on wood panels and wallsThey prefer their lumber wet or dampIf keeping the lid of the cookie jar will prevent ants from infesting it, then that will also be effective with termitesMaking sure that wood paneling, wall, and floor are not damp and moist is a sure way to drive them out of the houseThey will not penetrate if there is no evidence of their food supply.

Pests are not known to give-up easilyThey will live longer than most people if they canThat's why killing them with hot water and whatnot will never do the trickThere is no way that termites will be vanquished with any cooking ingredients in the kitchenBe warned that if you keep on persisting on this method it will only bring more harm than good, to your sanity that isAnd at the end of the day, you'll not only have termites feasting on your wooden cabinets also ants on your homemade pesticides.