Rainfall and Termites, what one must know
Rainfall brings in rainwater to make the atmosphere and the surroundings moist. Rains make the houses and other premises moist and wet, which makes the wooden structures and wooden furniture moist and soft. Wood becomes ideal for the termite to invade the house and grow in the wooden structures and destroy everything that is made of wood.
Termites are winged insects. They are always in the lookout for places where they can build a new colony. The wet household and soil invite these termites to do so.
Termites grow at a maximum speed in rainy season. Monsoon brings moisture, heat and shelter from water in the houses, the ideal situation for the termites to grow and build a colony.
Rainfall brings water into the house, Rainfall also brings termites into the house. The termites can chew easily into the softer wood during monsoon. The termites prefer and like damp wood, which becomes very easy to find in rainy season.
What can you do to control termites in rainy season?
- First, find out and stop all the water leakage and seepage happening in your house before the monsoon sets in.
- Seal all leaks and cracks in the roof, side walls, doors, windows, and in the foundation of the house.
- Clean and dry the house immediately the moment rain starts.
- Keep strong vigil over leakage, seepage in water flooded areas.
- Clean the water draining system, so that no water logging can take place inside the house.
