What is the treatment process called for injection around roots and other obstructions?

The treatment process known as rodding involves the practice of injecting a termiticide around tree roots and other obstructions to create a protective barrier against termite infestations. This method is particularly effective in localized areas where accessibility is limited due to the presence of structures or other obstacles. It allows for targeted application, ensuring that the treatment penetrates the soil effectively and provides protection to critical areas.

Rodding is beneficial because it minimizes soil disruption while delivering the chemical treatment directly to where it’s needed most, whether it be around the root zone of potentially infested plants or beneath concrete slabs where termites may be gaining entry. By using this technique, pest control professionals can optimize the efficacy of termite control measures without extensive digging or demolition.

Other treatment methods, such as drilling or soaking, either involve different methods of application or may not provide the same level of targeted treatment necessary in situations where roots or structures obstruct direct access. Drenching, for instance, typically refers to saturating the soil with a solution rather than the precision offered by rodding. Thus, rodding stands out as the appropriate choice for this specific context of injecting termiticides around obstructions.