Termite Risk and Prevention

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Prevention:

subterranean_termite_72x47Prevent water accumulation next to your home's foundation. Divert water away with accurately functioning downspouts, gutters and splash blocks. Reduce wetness in crawl spaces with proper ventilation. On no account conceal firewood scraps or excess wood in the yard. Most importantly, eliminate lumber contact with the soil. Retain a one-inch gap between the soil and wood portions of the building.

 

Identify your termite risk areas

The first step toward termite detection is learning why termites may be around your home, and how they can enter your home.

Conditions that attract termites

Termite Damage on a Home
Termite Damage on a Home

Moisture

  • Run-off moisture, drainage
  • Condensation under home

Food

  • Wood house framing, debris in crawl space
  • Landscape timbers, mulch, stumps

Temperature

  • Controlled home temperatures create favorable conditions for termites year-round

Access: Tiny cracks throughout your home

  • Concrete slabs or basement foundations
  • Around utility pipes
  • Veneers: stucco, brick, wood

Last Updated (Monday, 22 August 2011 12:04)

 
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