Controlling Termites In Homes

Termite control is one of the main concerns of maintaining a healthy and safe living. These tiny creatures are found making colonies in many homes and commercial buildings. As they live mainly on wood and wooden substances, they can do a lot to weaken any building structure if their activities are not controlled at the proper time. There are many ways to get rid of termites but the most effective method is to hire professionals to do the job. This is because these trained technicians have all the right skills and expertise to handle the task effectively.

Termites can be kept away from your home if you follow certain preventive measures. As termites are attracted to wood, so removal of all potential termite food from the building structure can prevent their entrance. These include stacks of timber, building debris and garden decorations. Wood treatment must be done to stop termite infestations on timber that needs to be kept outside the house. There are also existing types of timber that are able to resist termite infestations. For the treatment of timber there are chemical solutions available in the market. You can apply it on wood before use, and can also use this chemical to spray on the outside of your home. Another use of these chemicals is to get rid of an active termite colony.

Termites find a humid and moist environment very welcoming. Therefore, you should have all leaking water pipes, drains, showers and sinks fixed. Regularly inspect these for any damages to ensure water accumulation does not take place. Air conditioning and ventilating units also need to be kept free from humid conditions.

Apart from all these preventive measures, regular inspections are also very important so that termite presence can be identified and eradicated before major damage has been done. Inspections are particularly important during periods of high termite activity, such as early spring to late summer.

For effective termite identification and eradication, professional and licensed pest controllers should be hired. When hiring termite control companies, it should be ensured that these companies only use licensed and termite accredited technicians. Such inspections are recommended at least once a year in cooler areas. For warmer areas, it should be carried out twice a year.

As the winter season approaches, there is a need for termite and pest inspections in homes. Even though there should be preventive measures used by home owners to prevent entrance of termites in homes, professional inspections and control measures are essential for a complete eradication.

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