Termites are a nuisance to any home or structure. Whether it’s a garage, shed, or the main living quarters, they will attack without prejudice. That is why termite prevention is so vital to a home’s safety. By understanding precisely what conditions termites prefer, and being able to spot potential termite damage, a homeowner can take the steps needed for effective termite prevention which leads to termite control.

Termite prevention starts when a homeowner understands the risk. Any wood that touches the ground provides access for termites. It could be something simple, like a deck or lattice work in a garden by the house. Or it could be the siding itself. Whenever ground to soil contact occurs, the threat of termites gaining access to the house occurs. It’s important to keep soil and wood completely separate.

Wood that is constantly moist attracts termites the most. They love damp structures. Look everywhere rainfall runoff may occur such as gutters and downspouts. Don’t allow water to pool near the foundation or wooden structures. Termite prevention requires all water to be diverted well away from the home.

If your home has a crawlspace or attic, it should be checked for moisture or buildup of water. While not every house has a crawlspace, they attract moisture because of the nature of their construction. Construction often routes ventilation systems, such as from a laundry room or bathroom into these spaces, trapping moisture. Correction of these problems can go a long way towards termite prevention.

Mulch may look attractive around a home, but it can cause a problem. If mulch rests up against wood it provides a highway for termites into the structure. Rake the mulch away from the structure everywhere this occurs. Anytime mulch is added to the beds, remember to keep a sizable gap between the mulch and the wood to ensure termite prevention.

It’s easy to justify keeping firewood close to a home. After all, in the winter when it’s cold outside, nobody wants to trek out into the elements to gather wood. Yet firewood is often left in the same location throughout the year and this is an attraction for termites. To prevent termites from getting a foothold in the home, make sure firewood is stored away from the structure, preferably far from the home.

One often overlooked step in termite prevention is to schedule an annual termite inspection. Termite damage may be overlooked or misinterpreted as rot or other factors. Left unchecked, termite damage can lead to serious, and expensive, repair problems. Termite professionals are well trained to detect potential damage.

Knowing what conditions termites prefer and how to reduce or eliminate the chances of them infesting a home is the best form of termite control. Remember to eliminate sources of moisture near your home, eliminate ground to wood contact, and schedule annual termite inspections. These steps will go a long way towards termite prevention.

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