Using two seashells as tweezers was apparently one of the first tools for the job, which sounds very painful. :) The straight razor goes back to the 4th century BCE (ancient Egypt) [1] and the safety razor was invented in the late 19th century. [2] [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Str...
1 The average per foot is about $4-$16. 2  A chemical is sprayed in areas where termites have been seen and other areas that may be necessary. 3  These average between $1300-$1500 per treatment. 4  If you do it yourself you can easily save up to 80%. You can buy termite baits from us and do it yourself for much cheaper. 2  Chemical treatments are usually charged by the linear foot, not by the square footage of your home. 3  The average per foot is about $4-$16.
1 The site also mentions the price for tenting a house for termite fumigation, which is reported as falling between $30 and $45 per one thousand cubic feet of area that will be covered. The cost can also be charged per linear square foot. 2  For example, a house that has a size of 1,250 square feet can command $1,250 to $2,500 for the procedure.