Termites can enter any structure through tiny cracks and crevices as small as 1/16 inch wide. Here are some useful termite DIY monitoring tips to ensure that your property does not become infested with them. Subterranean termites find tree branches or cellulose materials against the wall to be an appealing food source.
Termites are exceptionally skilled at gaining access to your property. They can enter any structure through tiny cracks and crevices as small as 1/16 inch wide. To make matters worse, your property could have up to six subterranean termite colonies in a single acre plot, each colony containing millions of termites.
The last thing you want to do is make it easy for them to infiltrate your home. Here are some useful termite DIY monitoring tips to ensure that your property does not become infested with them.
Remove any tree branches, debris, cellulose materials, or dead leaves from the property. Subterranean termites find tree branches or cellulose materials against the wall to be an appealing food source and nesting site. It can also conceal signs of termite infestation in your home.
Repair leaking faucets and pipes Repairing these leaks reduces moisture levels, which attract subterranean termites to your property.
Only use termite-treated wood in garden beds, retaining walls, or fence posts - Using untreated wood to form garden beds or retaining walls will attract termites to your property.
Allow climbing plants or bushy gardens to grow against the structure - Climbing plants growing against the side of your property's structure allow termites to enter undetected. Some plants' roots can also penetrate your property's foundations, allowing termites access that is difficult to detect.
Remove dead trees and stumps - Termites love dead trees and stumps for nesting. Remove or treat these to reduce the risk to your property.
Ensure that all scaffolding wood is removed after construction. Termites can frequently attack scaffolding and use it to gain access to your home.
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