Preventing Termites

Preventive Treatments

Defend your home from termites with these three simple steps:

Step 1: Rely on a pest control professional

Some signs of termite damage are obvious – like small holes in wood, crumbling drywall and sagging doors or floors. But even if you don't see any of these signs, termites could still be infesting your home, especially if you live in a termite hot zone.

Regular inspections by a licensed pest-control professional are essential to keep your home free of termites and their damaging effects. These qualified experts are trained in termite biology and behavior, giving them the knowledge and skills to prevent, identify and treat termite problems.

A pest control professional can perform a thorough inspection of your home and determine:

• The source of the termite invasion.
• Measures to correct conditions that invite termites.

Step 2: The best defense is a good offense

If an inspection reveals your home is currently free of termites, congratulations! But if your pest control professional discovers the wood-eating insects have taken up residence, several highly effective treatments are available to eliminate them from your home.

Either way, your pest control professional can take measures to assure that you and your home stay free from termites in the future.

• Preventive termite treatments like liquid barriers can protect existing structures and ensure that subterranean termites will not become a problem.
• Depending on the situation, a minimally disruptive treatment along the exterior perimeter may be all your home needs.

Step 3: Schedule regular checkups with pest control professionals

If your doctor gives you a clean bill of health today, that doesn't eliminate your need for regular checkups in the future. Your home is no different. Regular inspections by your pest control professional will assure any previous treatments are working to keep your home termite free.

You also can take routine home maintenance steps to help prevent termites, which focus on removing the wood and moisture near your home that can draw termites like a magnet.