Question By: Termites can cause costly damage to your home. So it is beneficial and easier to prevent termites from invading the home than trying to exterminate them once they have made their presence known.
Here are some ways that can help you to prevent termites from damaging your home:
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Eliminate or reduce moisture in and around the home, which termites need to thrive.
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Repair leaking faucets, water pipes, and exterior AC units.
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Replace weather-stripping and loose mortar around basement foundation and windows.
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Divert water away from the house through properly functioning downspouts, gutters and splash blocks.
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Monitor all exterior areas of wood, including windows, doorframes and skirting boards for any noticeable changes.
The above points will help make your home less appealing to termites but the best way to prevent termites is to hire trained professionals to inspect your home every year. If you reside in or around Phoenix AZ, Mikes Swat Team offers professional termite inspection and treatment to residential and commercial property. They will inspect your home thoroughly and will recommend preventative and curative treatments.