Termite Control, an essential pest control service for houses
Termite treatment is necessary for two main reasons: to fight active infestations, and to prevent future termites from infesting your home. Termite treatment is also important for preventative measures, even if you’ve never had a termite issue before.
A termite pre-treatment should start at the very foundation of your custom new home. Before any concrete is laid down, the soil around the excavation will need to be adequately treated so that your property is protected from the ground up.
Some of the common ways you can lessen the chances of termites when building a new home include:
- Treat the lumber that will be used to construct the home. Use termite-resistant materials instead of or in addition to wood. Apply chemicals on all points of contact where wood directly touches the ground. it is possible to have termites in new construction or in a new home. When spread around a new home, the termites can then leave the mulch and find their way into the wood of the new home, infesting it. Wood-ground contact can also cause termite infestation. A proper pre-construction termite treatment can last anywhere from two to five years. Even though these treatments are quite effective, it is still recommended that inspect your home periodically for any damage or signs of termites. Post-treatment termite swarms are not uncommon and may occur up to around four weeks after an effective treatment. The goal of termiticide use is to create mortality among the workers and the other caste members of the termite colony, weaken the colony, and eventually eliminate it.
