How To Prevent Termite Infestations?
How To Prevent Termite Infestations?
In Perth, mankind currently faces the greatest risk of attack from termites. Particularly with what is now the midsummer season just around the corner, it is therefore crucial to learn how to prevent these little critters from moving into your house and enjoying an extended holiday at their leisure on expensive furniture as pests themselves.
Termites thrive in warm weather and since they have made themselves at home in your house's foundations or are quietly munching away at your high-priced furniture, getting rid of these pests can be a real headache.
Termites are small and pretty playful. They can cause great disaster, however if you have regular pest inspections and take the necessary remedial measures once these little fellows have firmly ensconced themselves in your home, everything will be fine. What if you could save time, effort and burden? Here are five ways of keeping termites out from coming in on your house.
Protect Your Home from Termites with These Methods
Declutter Your Space
To resist the invasion and encroach of termites, a clean-up is in order. You might ask yourself what do termites eat? It is most often wood, paper, and cardboard--anything containing cellulose. So when you have piles such as these lying around, it's time to clean up!
Reduce Moisture
Moisture is the bane of so many things, including termites. Accordingly, you need to keep your home dry. One step would be to buy a dehumidifier if you don't already have one. It can reduce the moisture in the air enough so pests are put off. Also, when the weather gets hot, crank up your air conditioner.
Repair Any Leaks
Wet stuff decays and attracts termites like children attacking a honey pot. So if you find leaks or wood rot in your house, hurry up and fix it. Keep a close watch on moist areas of the home, especially basements. This always makes a good hunting ground for termites when food isn't plentiful up above.
Sunbathe Your Belongings
Should you discover termites ruining some wood furniture, carry it outside for three days of direct sunlight. Termites really cannot stand the intense heat from sunshine and the wood will dry out. With no further source of moisture around, there shall be no more termite infestation. Plus a shot of termite repellent before bringing items back inside can't hurt.
Keep Soil and Wood Apart
To prevent termites from invading your house foundations or wood furniture, try keeping a 46 cm gap of untamed garden land between the soil and timber. This is achievable with stones suited for decoration in your yard, concrete fence panels or even a wall of fencing.
Need professional help?
If you're thinking of having regular termite inspections, or if there's already an infestation you need to deal with, we're here to help! Our team at Edge Termite Treatment Midvale are experts in termite prevention and elimination. to learn more, to ask for personal advice- or just for a free, no-strings quote.
Edge Termite Treatment Midvale offers all pest control services in Midvale and surroundings. Feel free to contact us at (08) 7831 0372 or visit our website:
https://edgetermitetreatment.com.au/
