Living in the South, we all know about termites and the damage they can do to our houses. Termites thrive in damp, warm spaces, and our humid climate provides perfect conditions for them to multiply and remain active year-round. You may have hired a termite control company when you moved in, which explained what you can do to keep termites from infiltrating your home, but that could have been a few years ago. Here are a few reminders, and check out what the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says about termite prevention and control.
- Keep mulch or pine straw from touching your foundation.
- Point sprinklers away from your foundation.
- Keep bushes and trees from touching your house.
- Fix leaky plumbing and don’t let water accumulate anywhere in the home.
- Don’t let water collect in trays under your house plants or refrigerator.
- Don’t leave pet food and water out overnight.
- Clutter provides places for pests to breed and hide and makes it hard to get rid of them. Get rid of things like stacks of newspapers, magazines, or cardboard.
Being proactive can save you time, aggravation, and money!
-Tidelines Editors
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