Termites In Your Home

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If you’ve got leaky pipes or any accumulation of water underneath your home, call a professional (or tackle the job yourself if you’re capable). If you’ve been putting off the job, don’t stall any longer. You may already have attracted termites to the water. By the same token, if you find standing water anywhere — inside or outside your home — get rid of it immediately. (Please “Wet Basements”).

Clean your gutters and downspouts regularly. Clogs and other obstructions can attract termite populations. Inspect your gutters regularly for signs of disrepair. Inspect your home’s crawl space. It may be in your best interest to determine if the space is properly protected in order to stave off termites. Moisture and humidity in crawl spaces can be reduced by installing 4-6 ml polyethylene sheeting over the soil surface. This cover will act as a vapor barrier to reduce evaporation from the soil and condensation of moisture on joists and sub flooring.

Since termites can prey on the outside of your home, inspect your home regularly for any foundation cracks. If you find cracks inside or outside, seal them immediately. Ensure that your home receives continual maintenance to keep its exterior paint in good condition. Chipping, peeling paint can increase the likelihood of termite infestation.

As a homeowner, you can never prevent termite infestation with 100 percent certainty. However, you can take these various measures to decrease the probability of infestation in your home. Considering both the cost of damage and inspection/extermination, you have absolutely nothing to lose by trying every one of these precautions. Yes, it is true that termites may find a meal at your house. But they are not the only pests ready to eat your house.

Termites are typically found in the sill area of a home due to the proximity of the grading on the exterior.

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