Chumasande MatiwaneThese wood eaters can be annoying to homeowners. They cause significant structural damage to homes and can cost hundreds of dollars in damage if not sorted. Treating for termites can also be expensive, so it is best to do everything in your power to prevent termites from invading your home.
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Preventing termites in your home
Termites are among the most destructive insects when it comes to homes. To effectively prevent and control termite infestations, it’s crucial to understand the fundamentals. Implementing preventive measures is typically easier and more cost-effective than dealing with an active infestation. As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility to adhere to common-sense guidelines to avoid incurring costly termite treatments.
Mulch management
Mulch is beneficial for plants, but it can also attract termites. While using mulch around your garden can enhance plant growth, it retains moisture and provides shelter from cold temperatures, making it appealing to termites. To use mulch safely without inviting termites into your home, ensure that it does not come into contact with wood doors or window frames.
Avoid wood-to-soil contact
On top of mulch management, making sure your wood doors or frames don’t touch the soil is important. Be sure to starve the termites by eliminating wood components that are in contact with the soil. Earth-to-wood contact gives termites easy access to food, moisture, shelter, and is a hidden entry into your home. Termites will enter the wood through cracks and cut ends, or build tunnels over the surface of the wood. If you are wood in and around your home, be wary as wood is vulnerable to termite attack.
Remove food sources
Another way to prevent termites from damaging the wood around your home is removing potential food resources around the exterior of your house. Termites feed on cellulose that is found inside wood or other organic materials. Eliminating their access to these makes your home less inviting to termites.
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By doing regular inspections around your home, you can identify early warning signs that indicate termite activity. By doing this, you catch and prevent the problem early, and you avoid extensive repairs and problems.
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