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What can I do to reduce the chance of termites setting up home around my house?

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Question:

What can I do to reduce the chance of termites setting up home around my house?

Solution:

Termites thrive on cellulose material. Earth to wood contact provides them with food, moisture, shelter AND a direct way into your home. Wood debris should be removed. Old stumps, form boards and scrap lumber are very conducive to termites.

Moisture is one of the most important factors in where termites occur around structures. Poor ventilation in crawlspaces can increase the humidity under a structure making it more susceptible to termite infestations. Conducive conditions include;

-Leaking faucet or pipes
-Grade slope toward the structure
-Clogged gutters or down spouts
-Firewood stacked against or near structure
-Lawn sprinklers spraying water on structure
-Earth to wood contact
-Construction form boards against foundation
-Exterior siding below grade
-Wood deck or fence attached to the structure
-Excessive mulch against structure

Answered On: 7/8/2008

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