Protection from Termites

  • Tip 1—Repair any roof or plumbing leaks as soon as possible. These leaks can allow termites to survive above gound in a house
  • Tip 2—Eliminate any wood-to-soil contact around your foundation and remove wood debris near your home.
  • Tip 3—Prevent mulch and soil from touching the siding of your home. They make it much easier for termites to enter.
  • Tip 4—Store firewood away from your home
  • Tip 5—Use mesh screens on all windows and doors, as well as in ventilation openings for attics and crawl spaces.
  • Tip 6—Seal nail holes and cracks in exposed wood to help prevent easy access by drywood termites.
  • Tip 7—Contract with a professional pest control company to regularly inspect your home. This will help detect termite activity and allow for prompt and proper treatment.
Two images. The first is a map diagram of regional infliction levels of termites in U.S. The second images is of a mud tube in a crack between the wall and the floor.
Mud tube indicates infestation has occurred.