4 Easy Ways to Prevent Termite Infestation You Should Know

Remove Access

Seal gaps around water and gas lines where they enter your home to help eliminate entry points.

Wood-to-ground contact is a common access point for subterranean termites seeking entry into your home. Where possible, try to reduce wood-to-ground contact.

Reduce Food Sources

Throw out extra cellulose materials around your house, such as in crawlspaces. Replace landscaping mulch with cellulose-free alternatives or move it back at least six inches from your foundation.

Make sure wooden siding is at least six inches above the ground.

Remove dead trees, firewood, and any other dead wood that can house dry wood termites.

Reduce Excess Moisture

Make sure water does not pool around the foundation of your home or on your roof.

Address moisture problems in the basement and crawlspace areas.

Fix leaky plumbing, faulty gutters, and air conditioner condensation lines that may be dripping.

Monitor for Activity and Adopt Prevention Techniques

Inspect lumber: especially used lumber and railroad ties for termites before using it in-home or garden projects.

Ask your pest management professional to recommend prevention techniques around your home, which could include monitoring stations, liquid treatment or direct wood treatment. Monitoring stations are the least intrusive option since they serve as warning signs of activity; however, they do not provide any protection against infestations. Proactive treatment can help protect your home against future infestations.