Orange Oil Termite No Move Out Pest Control

Pest control companies used chemicals to treat termites. Some are more toxic than others, and may require one to also move out (even the pets, and plants may need to be protected:-)) . There are termite control prducts known an orange oil termite control products. They use an active ingredients from orange (D-limonene).

Wikipedia says this about limonene: "Limonene is a hydrocarbon, classified as a cyclic terpene. It is a colourless liquid at room temperatures with an extremely strong smell of oranges. It takes its name from the lemon, as the rind of the lemon, like other citrus fruits, contains considerable amounts of this chemical compound, which is responsible for much of their smell. Limonene is a chiral molecule, and as is common with such forms, biological sources produce one enantiomer: the principal industrial source, citrus fruit, contains D-limonene ((+)-limonene), which is the (R)-enantiomer (CAS number 5989-27-5, EINECS number 227-813-5). Racemic limonene is known as dipentene.[1]"


D-limonene is found is used in various household products, and fragrance products. It has a relatively low toxicity, is therefore attractive as a termite control agent home owners and industries. Orange oil is also used in the manufacturing of resins, cleaning compounds, and as a fragrance additive in many products.

A main Orange Oil Termite control methods for home owners is that they do not have to move out (including their pets).