The warmer weather of spring signals the start of the hunt for food and shelter for termites. This is the season in which termites are on the hunt for new food sources and a new place to settle down. Since spring can also bring in a lot of rain, the combination of moisture and wood creates the perfect conditions in which they can build a nest. These are some of the ways in which you can protect your wood.
Take the first step toward long term termite protection by having your wood treated for the termites before Spring gets underway. Since swarming of termites commonly happens in the spring, you can discourage them from turning your wood into their new home. This treatment should be applied as soon as the snow melts. If you see the termites swarming from your home, you will need to get treatment immediately.
You can also move your wood sources as far away as possible as soon as the wood is no longer needed. You should also have treatment applied to the base of your wood piles to discourage these pests. Water protection such as a covering or tarp can also help prevent wood from becoming soaked during spring storms. This will also help to prevent the ideal conditions that the termites are looking for.
Take the first step toward long term termite protection by also making sure that the soil is treated around your home. Since this is the point where termites gain entry into the home, stopping them at this point will help to prevent them from entering your home. An inspection will be needed prior to the treatment to ensure that they have not yet invaded. If there are already signs that the termites have invaded, you will need to get further treatment.
Protecting your home from termites requires having a long term plan in place. During the Spring, these pests become very active as they seek out new places to live. By discouraging their entry into your wood before they build a nest, you will help prevent the damage that they can do. For more information on getting your long term plan in place against termites, check out website.
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