Termite Prevention Tips – How to Stop Infestation
We already have talked about the termite signs in our previous article. Now, this is the time for prevention. Prevention tips will assure that your home will be prevented from termite attack in the future. You should stay alert for the termite signs around the home to prevent termite infestation and eliminate at the early stage.
Rather than roaming around the home for the signs it is better to prevent the insects. Assure that termites do not go inside the home.
Prevention Tips
If termites are already there in your home, you cannot prevent them. You have to hire professionals for termite treatment. The professionals at Mother Nature are experts to perform termite extermination at your property. Also, they would better know if the termites are present there.
You should know what attracts the termites in the first place. The termites infest the wood, especially the water-damaged wood. Try to keep the moisture level low in the home. Repair all moisture damaged area and it will help to prevent termite in the long run.
If there is no water-damaged wood, but wood in contact with soil, you must remove that as it indulges in termite prevention. Remove the woods from soil contact to prevent termite infestation.
Here are ten tips –
Repair all leaks, pipes, faucets and exterior AC units.
Repair rotted shingles, fascia.
Make sure there is no weather stripping and loose mortar in your basement, foundation and the windows.
Divert the water flow away from the house. Assure downspouts and gutters are clean and water does not overflow.
Inspect the foundation regularly of your home and check for the signs like mud tube, curling or bubbling paint, or hollow sound from wood.
Check the exterior of wood along with windows, doorframes and other noticeable damage.
Keep 18-inches gap between soil and wood.
Schedule professional inspection annually.
Keep firewood 20 feet away from the house.
Contact Mother Nature for termite treatment. We would help you prevent termite infestation at home.
