Trusted a neighbor's tip on termite spray, huge mistake

Guy across the street in Phoenix swore his vinegar and orange oil mix killed termites. Three months later I pulled back drywall and saw live bugs crawling behind the baseboard. Has anyone else gotten burned by homemade pest fixes that sounded too easy?

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oscarc122mo ago

Vinegar and orange oil... that's like trying to put out a house fire with a squirt gun and a nice smell. I did the same thing with a baking soda and salt mix for ants, worked great for about two weeks until they threw a parade through my pantry. Termites don't give a hoot about your homemade aromatherapy, they just want the wood. At least you found out before they ate your whole front porch.

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tara6422mo ago

Ever actually pull up a floorboard to check how far they spread after the vinegar thing? @oscarc12 is right, but a pro inspection now beats a whole new foundation later.

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