$5 Billion in Property Damage From Termites
Termites cause an estimated $5 billion in property damage a year in the United States, according to the National Pest Management Foundation, making these pesky insects even more of a threat to wood based structures than fire, flood, or wind.
Preventive Measures:
- Keep moisture out. Use downspouts and gutters to divert water away from the home’s foundation.
- Store mulch, firewood, and wood chips away from the home.
- Ensure shrubs, vines, and other plants aren’t planted too close to the home and aren’t veering vents.
- Ventilate crawl spaces to reduce humidity.
- Eliminate gaps and cracks in areas such as attic vents, window joints and roof eaves.
- Remove old tree stumps and roots near the home.
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I’ve had my house tented so many times because of these pesky things! Annoying!
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It’s the worst thing to find under any wood fixture… what looks like millions of termites having a field day.
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