Termites are hungry insects that love to eat wood. That includes the beams that support your home. An untreated termite infestation can cause a lot of damage, leading to expensive repairs. Advanced Termite and Pest Control provides effective treatment for termites and pests of all kinds in the Charleston, SC area. Unfortunately, homeowners make many mistakes that attract termites. Here are our top 10. By avoiding them, you can protect your home from termites.
- Repairing utilities on the property
Liquid termiticides create a chemical barrier around your home in the soil. You can compromise your termite treatment by digging up your yard for plumbing, gas, or electrical work. This is one of the most common causes of termite infestations.
- Piling excessive mulch around the home
Mulch against your home holds soil moisture and is easy food for hungry termites. Termites will forage in and around mulch just 1 inch deep. Mulch piled high on the foundation creates a natural bridge for termites to enter your home.
- Digging around the home’s foundation
Liquid termite treatments around your foundation are effective only if they are not disturbed. If your home is protected by a termite baiting system such as the Sentricon Always Active Termite Baiting System, digging around your foundation isn’t a concern.
- Leaving stumps in the yard
Dead trees are a buffet for termites. Stumps in your yard can be a starting point for a termite infestation on your house.
- Stacking firewood near the home
You might as well send termites an invitation if you stack firewood against your home. They will burrow into the woodpile and right into your house.
- Controlling termites with DIY products
Termite control is not like fixing a lawnmower. You and your home will pay the price if you fail to do it right. Leave termite control to the professionals at Advanced Termite and Pest Control. We not only provide termite prevention tips; we also know how to find and exterminate them quickly.
- Having untreated wooden materials next to the home
Untreated wood, like a fencepost, up against your house can let termites in. Use treated wood or vinyl fencing if something like that must be against the side of your home.
- Building additions without expanding termite protection
We’re glad you have a new sunroom or deck, but that addition must be protected from termites. Your home’s termite protection does not automatically extend to new additions.
- Not fixing earth-to-ground structural wood contact
Wood penetrating into soil, such as from a porch, is an invitation for termites. Be sure any wood that goes into the ground is treated.
- Not getting a professional termite inspection.
Termites can cause thousands of dollars in damage. Our trained termite inspectors know termite behavior so we can find and exterminate them easily.
Protect Your Home from Termites
Advanced Termite and Pest Control provides effective termite control for homes and businesses of all sizes in the Charleston, SC area. Don’t wait until you see termites to stop them. Prevent them before they ever show up!