--- title: "Wood Not Recommend: DIY Termite Control" description: Termites in your Massachusetts home? Don't panic. Before you look to the internet for DIY control, here's why professional help is the best option. image: https://blog.burgesspest.com/hubfs/TERMITE%20SWARM.jpeg --- [![Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Burgress_Oct2018/Images/Blog/Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png?width=468&name=Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png "Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png")](https://www.burgesspest.com) 508-587-4309  |    [Customer Login ](http://login.burgesspest.com/) - - - - - Residential - [Pad Protection Plans](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) - [Ant Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-ant-control/) - [Tick & Mosquito Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tick-mosquito-control/) - [Rodent Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-rodent-control/) - [Bee Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bee-control/) - [Insulation Cleanouts](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-insulation-cleanouts/) - [TAP® Insulation](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tap-insulation-installer/) - [Wildlife Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-wildlife-control/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-an-inspection/) - Commercial - [Partnering with Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/partnering-with-burgess/) - [3-Part Plan](https://www.burgesspest.com/inspect-detect-correct/) - [A Higher Standard](https://www.burgesspest.com/higher-standard/) - [Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/services/) - [Disinfectant Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/disinfectant-services/) - [Sanitation Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/trash-chute-elevator-pit-cleaning/) - [Pest Management for Food Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/food-services-pest-management/) - [Pest Management for Warehousing & Distribution](https://www.burgesspest.com/warehouse-distribution-pest-management/) - [Our Guarantee](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-guarantee/) - [Pest Management for Healthcare](https://www.burgesspest.com/healthcare-pest-management/) - Termites - [Termite Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-termite-control/) - [The Sentricon System](https://www.burgesspest.com/the-sentricon-system/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-a-termite-inspection/) - Bed Bugs - [Identifying Bed Bugs](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bed-bug-control/) - [Heat Treatments](https://www.burgesspest.com/bed-bug-heat-treatments-in-massachusetts/) - [Let’s Talk!](https://www.burgesspest.com/lets-talk-bugs/) - Resources - [Our Blog](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog) - [Video Library](https://www.burgesspest.com/video-library/) - [SDS](https://www.burgesspest.com/sds/) - [Consumer Bulletins](https://www.burgesspest.com/consumer-bulletins/) - Company - [Our Story](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-story/) - [Careers at Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/careers-at-burgess/) - [Service Areas](https://www.burgesspest.com/service-areas/) - [Customer Reviews](https://www.burgesspest.com/customer-reviews/) ## Our Blog # Wood Not Recommend: DIY Termite Control By [Admin](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/author/admin)| May 19, 2021 11:30:00 AM |[0 Comments](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/wood-not-recommend-diy-termite-control-massachusetts#comments-listing) In a world where we can find information about anything we want with the click of a button, anytime we want it, it’s no wonder that DIY projects are wildly popular. Success stories on the internet have a way of making us all feel confident and self-sufficient, from arts and crafts with kids to home renovation or car repair. Some projects are best left to the professionals, though – and [termite](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-termite-control/)control is one of them. When it comes to [termites in Massachusetts](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/termite-season-is-coming), you’re bound to find all manner of tips and tricks online, but it’s best not to take chances with these [destructive](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/the-true-cost-of-pest-problems)pests. Here’s why. ![DIY Termite Control Massachusetts](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TERMITE%20SWARM.jpeg?width=418&name=TERMITE%20SWARM.jpeg)Proper identification is key. It can be easy to jump straight into panic mode when you think you’ve got a termite problem, but you could be dealing with [flying ants](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/termite-or-flying-ant-tell-the-difference) instead. Without being 100% certain of the pest, self-treatment can be completely ineffective – or even dangerous. You can make it harder for yourself, and for professionals. Disrupting activity with DIY methods can force pests to another area of your [home](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/making-themselves-at-home-how-termites-get-inside)or compromise important evidence of infestation. This makes it difficult for even seasoned professionals to properly identify the problem and formulate a treatment plan. Won’t DIY save money? Saving money is part of the appeal of DIY projects, but [termites](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/termite-myths-debunked)are a costly pest. It is estimated that they cause about $5 billion of damage annually, with the average home repair ringing in around $3,000 (which, in most cases, is not covered by homeowners’ insurance). While you’re spending hundreds of dollars and a *lot* of time on self-treatment methods that aren’t working, termites could be doing serious damage to your home. Professional treatment is your best option. There are a number of [preventive measures](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/am-i-inviting-termites-to-my-massachusetts-home) you can take on your own; however, if you believe you have a termite problem, call a [company](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/choosing-a-termite-control-company) with experience in termite control. The experts at [Burgess Pest](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) are well-versed in identifying, eliminating, and preventing termite infestation. Let us handle the pests while you get back to the more enjoyable do-it-yourself projects. 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