The Termite Control Market Has Been Divided Into Subterranean Termites, Dampwood Termites, Drywood Termites, And Others

 

Termites primarily consume cellulose and dead plant material, which is typically found in the form of leaf litter, wood, and soil. Termites cause damage to structures, food crops, wood, and other materials. Termite infestation is controlled using a variety of chemical, biological, physical, and mechanical methods. Government initiatives are a major factor driving the growth of the termite control market. In the United States, for example, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promotes termite prevention through various awareness programmes and has implemented stringent standards for termite control product registration and use. Due to the high concentration of these termites, the subterranean termites segment accounted for the largest market share in 2016. Subterranean termites are the most destructive termite species, with up to two million termites in a single colony. The chemical control method is the most commonly used in termite infestation control.

 

Termite infestations are caused by unsanitary conditions, increasing population in various countries, and poor waste management. Termites are small insects that eat dead plants, trees, and other wooden materials. Termites are found in over 2,300 different species around the world. The Termite Control Market has been divided into subterranean termites, dampwood termites, drywood termites, and others, such as conehead termites and desert termites, based on species. Subterranean termites are found in all regions and thus account for a large portion of the market. By control method, the termite control market has been divided into chemical, mechanical & physical, biological, and other methods, which include environmental control services and radiation. In 2016, the chemical segment dominated the market, with insect growth regulators and various larvicides like diflubenzuron and noviflumuron expected to gain significant market share in the coming years.

 

The commercial and industrial sectors dominated the termite control market by application. The high demand from the commercial and industrial sectors is attributed to the strict regulatory requirements to meet the need for termite control. Many government agencies require audits in commercial and industrial organisations for certifications such as ISO 9001 and ISO 22000, particularly in the food service and pharmaceutical industries. These certifications include a mandatory clause requiring termite control to be performed yearly, half-yearly, or quarterly; companies that do not comply face penalties and shutdowns. As a result, the global demand for termite control services is increasing.