Termites have become a menace to contemporary society as the evolution in food cultures have been a major influence in attracting major household pests. Termites are detritus feeders and have an insidious destruction when they infest a home. They feeding habits which is usually twenty four hours in a day, their speed in feeding, their number and size, puts them to an advantage, in that they can freely move in and out of even the most tightly locked up compartments, mostly in the kitchen and feed on almost anything audible. Home owners should have termite and pest control habits and plans that would inhibit termites’ infestation.
Home owners should consider taking care of moisture issues in their homes. These should include fixing faucets and water pipes or AC areas that may have been leaking. They should also consider the diversion of water and water channels from the house’s foundation which becomes a main target for termites. Gutters and downspouts in the homes should always be kept clean and free from food particles. Plant cover and wood mulch that has exceeded the desired growth should also be removed. Home owners should ensure vents have been left open and finally they should effectively try to cover up tightly utility lines and water pipes.
To make termite and pest control easy, home owners should try as much as possible to eradicate food sources for pests. Wood in the houses should have very minimal to zero attachment to the ground and soil. Stumps and debris near the houses should also be eliminated completely. Firewood and paper should never be found in foundations and home owners should constantly check their wooden fences so that they are not caught off guard by an intense infestation of pests.
Home owners should also be able to read and identify the very early signs of termite and pests infestations. Some of the signs include a wood section in a house that produces a hollow sound when stepped on or tapped. Home owners should also look out for sudden availability of swarmers around and their detached wings.