Six ways to prevent termites in your home

Termites can astonishingly find their way into your building. They can enter any building through cracks or crevices that are smaller than 1.5 millimeters. Moreover, on a 2.5 rai plot of land, there may be more than 6 underground termite nests, each with millions of termite populations.

No one wants to let termites easily infiltrate their homes. We have tips for preventing termites in your home by yourself to ensure that your home doesn't become a termite nest.

1. Eliminate branches, cellulose-containing objects, and leaves around the building - Branches or objects with cellulose attached to the walls are often a food source and provide an ideal nesting point for underground termites. They also serve as hiding places for termites.

2. Repair leaking water pipes - This helps reduce humidity levels, which attract termites to your residence.

3. Use termite-resistant wood for garden tables, retaining walls, and fences - Avoid using non-termite-resistant wood for retaining walls, garden benches, or fences, as they will attract termites to the surrounding area.

4. Avoid letting creepers or dense shrubs cling to your house and buildings - Creepers on your building structure may serve as entry points for termites without your knowledge. Certain plant roots can penetrate the building's foundations and make detection difficult.

5. Remove dead trees and tree stumps - Dead trees and stumps serve as homes for termites. Removing them from your premises or applying termite treatment will reduce the risk of termites.

6. Remove all wooden scaffolding once construction is complete - Termites often consume scaffolding and use it as an entry point to your house.

In addition to following these methods, you can contact a professional to inspect your home at least once a year. Call us today at 02 290 8500 or 1800 225 226 (toll-free) or contact us online to schedule a free termite survey. We will respond to you within 2 hours.