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Your Survival Guide To Detecting Termites
Thu 03 May 2007 - 12:02
Your Survival Guide To Detecting Termites
By Dave Faulkner
Inside the wood or underground, termites hide as they eat away at your home or building. Detecting termites is a painstaking adventure in some cases, as you know they are there, but have problems finding the major infestation. Learn the basic detecting methods used to find termites in your home.
Know The Nature Of Termites
If you have the basic information about the nature of termites, you can this information to search and detect termites in your home. Termites generally leave traces behind, such as feces piles, which when followed should lead to the nest.
Detecting Termites In Their Favorite Places
Cellulose is the main source of food for termite, which is found in wood. Anywhere you have wood in house can become infested with termites. When checking the home, look everywhere there is wood to and do not forget the attic, which has plenty of wood.
Because some species of termites live underground, you may check the landscaping and other areas where termites may nest underground. They need good ventilation and soil provides this need. Check your trees as well, as termites may find these a good source of food as well.
Signs You May Have Termite Infestation
Mud tubes running on the walls, floors and other areas are good sign you have a termite infestation. Termites travel from food sources to their nests by way of these mud tubes. Another way for them to travel is in hollow wood, you will also find evidence of dried mud because they have left the area and moved to the next food source in your home. If you ever see the swarmers in the area, chances are good you have termites nearby.
Surviving Termite Infestations
Detecting termites and treating infestations are very different events. Once you find an infestation, stop and think about the next step. Do not disturb the termites and use the proper steps to rid your home of the problem. Performing the wrong steps can cause further problems or even harm you.
Keep a list of the areas that have infestation, this is the first step to pest control. Call in an exterminator to help with the infestation. If you have documentation as to where the infestations are located, you can save the exterminator time and your money. Always keep a list of any new areas that may become infested as you work your way through killing off the termites.
You can also find more information at Types Of Termites and American Termites. Termiteshelp.com is a comprehensive resource to know more about termites.
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