KEEPING YOUR HOME TERMITE-FREE THIS SPRING

While you may envy a termite season, remember, termites are a year-round threat! This is why it’s important to stay on high lookout for their signal, throughout all seasons. Because of the damage these wood-chomping insects are known to do, keeping your home free of termites this spring is certainly a good idea.

Termite Swarmers

At this time of year, termites also become hard to see. But when springtime comes, you might find yourself swarmed by termite swarmers, or the termites that reproduce. The termite swarmers, for example, fly out of the confines of the colony in search of a mate when the weather is warm. They then discard their wings and take up a new species once they find a mate.

When you notice swarm of winged termites and a heap of discarded wings near your house, it indicates a colony of termite nearby. You need to notify a termite control expert fast if you see termite swarmers or their cast off wings in your home. If you discover them around the home, time is of the essence to protect your belongings.

Ways to Prevent Termites

If you don’t see swarmers, that doesn’t mean that you don’t have termites in your home. Whether you fear that termites have already invaded or you want to ensure your property is protected, these are the wise steps to take:

• Reduce Moisture
  Termites are attracted to moist or water damaged wood. Lower moisture in and around your home to make it less attractive.

• Fix or Replace Damaged Wood
  If you see rot or signs of moisture, repair or replace the wood immediately.
  
  

• Manage Wood on Your Property
  Store wood piles out of the house and in places that don’t get wet. Cut dead trees and fallen branches to pieces.
  

• Limit Soil and Mulch
  Low-moisture areas include those where wood comes into contact with soil or mulch. We should minimise access to such items to avoid termites.

Don’t play games with a termite infestation this spring. But it will require you to take appropriate measures to protect your home.

J&D Termite Treatment Morley offers all pest control services in Morley and surroundings. Feel free to contact us at (08) 6275 6552 or visit our website:

https://jdtermitetreatment.com.au/