Treatment and Prevention of Termites

Termites cause millions of damage to your property and it will cost more if you leave them untreated. It is difficult to find their presence as they eat and make tunnels in the wood. Termite infestation can change the complete structure of the building. There are steps you can take care to prevent, protect or treat but it is important to identify the termites first. A comprehensive termite strategy is only the way to protect your home.

Termite prevention measures :

For any property, preventive measures are best offence. When it comes to termite infestation, the rules are not different. The following are some of the precautions you can take to prevent the termite infestation or occurrences.

• Regular termite inspections are important
• Keep out all the wood products, remaining, stump from the property
• Remove or trim or prune trees that are adjacent to your home.
• Fix the leakages of gutters, pipes and faucets as soon as possible.
• Prevent the accumulation of water for a long time.
• Seal all the holes and cracks in the wall of your home, fountains and fencing walls.
• Always keep your place clean and tidy.
• Clean all the places like garages, roofs and basements regularly.
• Do not leave any crumbs of food on the floor or in the corners of your home.

If you follow the above preventive measures then you can surely reduce the risk of infestation in your home. Even though you follow the preventive measures, the termite infestation might happen. Once you find the termite infestation it is time for termite treatments. There are many common ways to get rid of termites. You can find many chemicals, baits and different methods in the market to treat termites.

If the infestation is not reduced by the treatments or if you cannot treat termites all by yourself then find a pest control company near to your area