Termite Prevention Is Important For Your Home

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Termite prevention should be on the agenda of every property-owner. Termites breed quickly and continuously feed off of any wooden material they can find. They are one of the largest contributors to property destruction, sometimes causing millions in damage.

Termites are one of the few insect colonies that continuously eat. So just imagine the menace they create when they infest your home. Unless you take precautions against termite infestation, any wooden structure in your home is at risk of deterioration.

Termites are attracted to certain environmental factors. Most termites build colonies in the ground. They build elaborate tunnels in the soil that can go up to three feet below the ground.

Termites are extremely attracted to the cellulose in wood and devour this material in abundance. Some termites do consume materials such as vegetation or dung, but their primary food source is wood. Like most living things, termites need water, so an infestation may even be caused by a leaky faucet.

Listed below are some steps you can take to prevent a termite infestation:

* Fix all internal and external ...
... water leaks in your home.

* Clear any heavy vegetation growth as this creates intense moisture, helping a termite colony to survive.

* Prevent water logging and clear any stagnant water from your property.

* If you have spare firewood or excess building material lying around, immediately store it at a safe distance from your house.

* The wooden structures that are directly connected to the ground must be made out of treated lumber. The chemically treated lumber acts as a deterrent for termites.

* Avoid using mulch, as it is a food and water source for termites.

* Do not bury waste lumber or wood pieces in the yard that will attract termites.

* Clear the yard of old stumps and dead trees. These are a food source for termite colonies.

* Repair the foundation of your property by sealing cracks and holes.

* Clean debris from waterlines and gutters.

* Ensure your home is properly ventilated since moisture attracts termites.

* Set up a maintenance program with your local professional exterminating service. This can help prevent infestation, and early detection can save a lot of money for the property owner.

Yearly inspection by a pest control specialist is recommended. A Los Angeles Exterminator will not only be able to eradicate an existing infestation, but also identify any possible threats and take preventative measures against future termite infestations.

Liquid pesticide is applied underneath and around the foundation. It is used both in new constructions and old buildings. It acts as a barrier and repellent to termite colonies. Subterranean bait as the name suggests, attempts to bait the termite and eliminate the infestation at the source. The process involved is to set bait stations in the ground at every few feet around the property’s perimeter. This ‘toxic bait’ attracts and destroys termite colonies. The ideal termite treatment combines termiticides and bait units, as termites are very hard to kill.

The author of this article is associated with the Americana Termite Company, one of the most experienced pest control companies serving the Los Angeles area. They use the latest inspection, identification, and removal methods to ensure that your home is termite-free.