Marietta Termite Pest Control

Its spring and the termite swarms are coming to Marietta, GA.

How to Prevent Termites in your Marietta Home or Business

A ounce of prevention is the best cure for termites. Here are several tips for homeowners to keep these insects from damaging your home.

Remove wood or wood products against your home, like lumber, tree branches or limbs. Too termites, this is a very inviting meal.

Avoid allowing moisture to stand close to your homes foundation. This is also very attractive to termites, they adore moisture, it’s very refreshing to them, they like having a drink with their dinner too.

Homeowner with decks love storing wood and wood products underneath. This is also like placing a let’s do lunch invitation to hungry termites.

Make sure you keep dirt around your home from touching the wood siding of your house. This allows subterranean termites to easily enter your home. It’s like providing elevator service. Make sure you keep the wood around your home at least 12 inches off the ground, according to the Marietta pest control experts.

Make sure you correct anything that allows standing water, moisture or doesn’t allow water to naturally flow away from your homes precious foundation. A dry foundation is boring to termites.

Termites damage is responsible for billions of dollars in damage to homes and commercial building every year, according to a recent University of California study. Now you have simple, effective tips to recognize and prevent these pesky creatures from literally eating you out of house and home.

If you suspect you may have termites consult your local pest control company for a free inspection.