Termites do billions of dollars in damage to homes around the country every single year. The last thing you want is for your home to be the next site of infestation. Do you really have a chance of preventing this problem? Absolutely, and you just need to know one little secret to do so.
Psst! Moisture Means Everything!
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than anything else, termites need moisture to survive. To prevent that from happening, there are actually several things you and the right termite control services can do. Start by making sure your foundation is about six inches or more away from the soil. Your mulch should be several inches below the siding as well. If you have firewood or lumber in contact with the soil, keep it well away from your home. Make certain, also, that your foundation grades away from the house, as does any rain water that may fall. Good gutter maintenance can help with that. Leaks serve as an engraved invite for those termites, too, so repair leaking faucets, water pipes, or even air conditioners immediately. You’ll also want to quickly repair any damage they’ve managed to do to your home in the process. Your crawl space can also get quite damp, so make sure it’s well ventilated. You’ll also want to cover as much of it as possible with a vapor barrier.
Don’t Solve the Problem On Your Own
Keeping termites out of your home on your own is a big order. Let us help. We can not only help you identify potential trouble spots, but do an inspection to make certain you don’t already have a hidden problem on your hands. We’ll even work to help you prevent the problem in the future.
Termites are one of the biggest problems your home faces. Go with the professional termite exterminators at Slug-A-Bug to ensure this kind of issue doesn’t become part of your home.