10 Tips For Preventing Termites In Your Home or Business

Wood-boring insect damage is not covered by homeowners’ insurance policies, which is why you need a professional service to protect you. Although it’s difficult to know if you have a termite problem, there are a couple of signs you can look for. Check the patterns in wood material to look for paths where termites may have eaten.

You can also look for blistering on your walls, soft areas on floors, “kick-out” holes on drywall, and mud tunnels around the foundation, up walls, or on other structures – particularly in crawl spaces. Mud tunnels are the “highways” termites create while moving from the soil to your home.

The best way to prevent termites is to routinely check these areas that frequently fall victim to termite infestations. It is also highly recommended that you hire a professional pest control technician to look for places you may not have thought of, take preventative measures to control termites, and eliminate any termites that may be making themselves at home.