In an earlier post, we have discussed how termites cause property damages in the US, costing more than $5billion every year. Such extensive financial damages make termites the most destructive pests in North America.
If you are a homeowner,
you may have this pressing question in mind, “How to stop these invasive insects
from destroying your home and preventing out-of-pocket expense due to repair
cost?”
There are various ways to
protect your home from termites and reduce the chances of property damages. One
of them is opting for a thorough termite inspection at your home by experts.
Let us first know what you can do to keep off termites from your property.
Make Your Home Inaccessible for Termites
It would help if you made
your property challenging to access for termites. You can do that by filling
the cracks in your walls or at the home’s foundation. Besides, close if there
are any gaps around your doors and windows, and even around water/gas lines. These
are all entry points for sneaky termites.
If there are wooden stuff,
mulch, dead tree branches, or discarded cardboards around your home, dump them
in a dump yard or put them far away from your property’s foundation. It is
because termites feed on woods by extracting cellulose from them. Once they
devour all the discarded woods, their next target will be your home.
You should also cut if there
are any overhanging tree branches in close contact with your home, as some termite
species can use those branches as the connecting points to your home.
Minimize Moisture In and Around Your Property
Termites thrive in
moisture. It means the dark corners of your attic, garage, and close to
drainage pipes are the favorite nesting places for termites. Besides, if the basement of your home accumulates plenty of moisture, it is likely to be a
breeding ground for termites.
To deal with this issue,
make sure that you fix any leakage of water pipes, faucets, or AC units that may
attract termites to your home.
Besides, make sure the
gutters of your home are unclogged regularly, and if there is leaf debris around
the base of your home, put them away, as they can gather a lot of moisture.
Despite all these efforts,
if your property still does not become a moisture-free zone, then you may have
to invest in having some downspouts to divert water away from your home.
If you still struggle to get rid of dampness in your home, consult termite specialists, who can suggest to you how to reduce moisture after carrying out a termite inspection.
Why Having Regular Termite Inspections is Crucial
It is not easy for an untrained
eye to spot the signs of termite infestation. This is why consulting experts
for termite inspection will be
ideal.
During a termite inspection, an inspector will look for these signs of termites:
- Mud tubes
- Termite swarms
- Shed wings
- Tiny holes or blisters on the wood surface
- Scattered piles of fecal pellets
- Termite colonies close to the wooden surface.
The best way to keep off
these insects is to get a termite inspection
by your local termite control professionals before the issue gets out of
hand and does extensive structural and financial havoc.
Also Read: 5 Debunked Myths on Termite Infestation in California
Contact Us Today for Termite Inspection!
You can get comprehensive termite inspection services and treatment in the areas
such as San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Clara, and many other regions
of California. We also have the most advanced termite control technologies in
the form of Microwave and Termidor, a state-registered non-repellant chemical.
We are a locally operated termite control company and have provided our services to Californians for more than 20
years. We ensure that our inspectors carry out a thorough inspection, and we
offer a three-year full structure warranty with our termite treatments.
For termite inspection and treatment, contact us today at (888) 322-8889 or send an email to info@hitechtermite.com, and we will be glad to assist you.
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