How a Los Angeles Exterminator Can Help Prevent Termites in Your Home
Termites are extremely proficient at gaining entry to homes. Access is often found in areas where you may not even think to look, including small cracks near the foundation, or wood fences located close to the home. The best way to keep termites out is to locate every possible entrance point and either remove or block them. For assistance with preventing termites from making your home, follow the steps below.
Get a full inspection from a Los Angeles pest extermination professional.
At Springer Termite Solutions, our technicians are trained to look for any possible signs of termite problems both inside the home and in the area surrounding the property. When inspecting your home, we’ll look for small holes in the wood, crumbling drywall, sagging doors or floors, insect wings and small mud tubes. These signs are often clear indicators that termites are present, although you may not even notice them around your home. With regular inspections from our team or licensed exterminators, we can not only inspect your home for termites, but also offer services that are perfect for those who are looking for environmentally sensitive pest control in Los Angeles. Our services are designed to be as safe and non-toxic as possible, while being highly effective in getting rid of termites and in preventing future infestations from occurring.
Springer Termite Solutions termite experts are trained in termite biology and behavior and use this knowledge to effectively rid your home of termite problems and to identify the extent of the damage that an infestation has caused. Our team can conduct a thorough investigation of your home to determine if you currently have a termite problem, and can offer advice on how to correct it and prevent new problems from forming.
There are many conditions in and around the home which can be inviting for termites. We recommend the following to all homeowners:
- Don’t affix wooden trellises to exterior walls.
- Keep mulch, wood debris, scrap lumber, sawdust, and firewood away from your home.
- If you do keep firewood outside of your house during the winter, keep it raised off the ground.
- Trim all shrubs, bushes and other dense greenery away from the foundation of your home.
- Move mulch away from the foundation as well.
- Don’t bury wood debris near your home.
- Remove infested trees and stumps.
- Repair leaking faucets and water lines, both indoors and outdoors.
- Fix leaky roofs and gutters.
- Don’t allow leaves to accumulate in gutters and drains.
- Grade soil so that water (including air conditioning condensate) runs away from foundations.
- Ventilate crawl spaces and attics to reduce humidity.
- Cover at least 90% of the soil in crawl spaces with plastic sheeting.
- Wood siding, stucco, and foam board should be at least six inches away from the ground.
- Seal all cracks and holes in your home’s foundation, these provide a handy access point for termites.
Employ The Best Defense With Springer Termite Solutions
If your Glendale pest control home inspection reveals termites, Springer Termite Solutions can get rid of the problem and prevent termites from returning. If our inspection shows that you don’t have a termite problem, then you are in luck! Springer Termite Solutions can take preventative action to ensure it stays that way. For the fastest, most effective way to either a current infestation or to prevent a new one, Springer Termite Solutions can recommend the best termite defense product to meet your needs.
Step 3: Schedule Regular Professional Check-Ups
To keep your home termite free, be sure to schedule regular professional inspections from Springer Termite Solutions. Our experts can spot a potential problem before it happens, saving you time and money.
Uncategorized | los_angeles_pest_control August 20, 2010
