Preventative Termite Treatments
A home is probably your single most important investment. With all that you do to
maintain it, do you really want to leave it vulnerable to termites? Follow these
three steps to effective termite defense and make sure that your home doesn't become
their home.
Step 1: Get professional help
Small holes in wood, crumbling drywall, sagging doors or floors, insect wings, and
small mud tubes are some of the more obvious potential signs of termites. But even
if you don't notice any of these signs, that doesn't necessarily mean termites,
or the conditions that invite them, aren't there.
Regular inspections by a licensed pest control professional are the only way to ensure your
home truly is, and remains, free from termites and the damage that they cause. Qualified
pest control professionals have the training in termite biology and behavior to identify,
prevent, and treat termite problems. A pest control professional will perform a thorough
inspection of your home to determine if, where, and how termites are getting in.
They can also explain how to correct any conditions in your home that invite termites.
Step 2: Employ the best defense
If the inspection reveals termites, your pest control professional can get rid of them and
keep them from returning. If your home is currently free of termites, congratulations!
Now, it's time for your pest control professional to take preventative action to ensure
it stays that way.
Preventative termite treatments can be made to protect structures that have already
been built. A building owner does not have to wait for termites to be found on property
before protecting the structures. Unlike a curative treatment that wipes out termites
after they have damaged your home, a protective, preventative treatment can be extremely
valuable in ensuring that subterranean termites will not become a problem.
Depending on the situation, a minimally disruptive treatment along the exterior
perimeter of a home may be all the property needs. Learn more about termite prevention.
Step 3: Schedule regular professional check-ups
A clean bill of health from a doctor today doesn't mean it's not important for you
to get regular check-ups in the future. Your home after a preventative termite treatment
is no different. Regular check-ups by your pest control professional will make sure any
treatment continues to do its job, and that your home remains termite-free for as
long as you live there.