A termite infestation can have serious consequences if it goes untreated, as any homeowner who has ignored one can tell you. The Termite control Columbia Maryland professionals can tell you that the sooner you take care of the problem the safer the wood in your house will be. Of course, termites are more likely to attack wet wood, so below you will find some tips on how to keep your home dry, and termite free.
The first thing you want to do is repair any, and all, plumbing leaks that you have in your home. The wetness will seep into your wood, drawing termites like magnets.
You need to install rain gutters to divert rainwater from seeping down into your walls, and collecting on your roof. Not only does this cause structural damage of its own, it also draws termites. If you have rain gutters installed already, make sure to check to see if they are clogged by leaves and debris. You also want to make sure that downspouts point away from the house so water flows out, not onto the house itself.
You need to make sure that your sprinklers direct water away from the foundation of your home, instead of spraying on it.
Do not store any type of wood next to your home. Wood attracts termites and if it’s beside your home, they will eventually tunnel their way to your home and nest there as well. You will also want to make sure that your roof is in good repair with no leaks, if you have any termites will collect there and you will soon be calling a Termite control in Columbia Maryland professional to spray your home for an insect that is hard to contain, much less get rid of.
Don’t use a lot of pine straw or mulch around the foundation of your home and keep bushes and trees trimmed as well. Preventing termites from invading your home is much easier than getting rid of them once they have nested. If however, you find that your home does have a termite infestation, make sure to call in someone quickly, before it’s too late.
