Termites and Your Home

Termites cause more damage each year than storms, fires and earthquakes combined!  However, most insurance plans do not cover termite damage.  Unfortunately for some homeowners this information is discovered only after they find their homes already infested.  If this is the situation you find yourself in today, call us now to receive a FREE professional inspection and analysis of your home for treatment.

Some of you may be new homeowners and have never had to deal with termites or a termite warranty and you are seeking more information.  Others of you may have lived in your home for several years without any indications of termite infestation, but you want to be sure. 

Whether you just need some more information or you are sure you have termites, give us a call today for a FREE professional inspection and more information on termites and how you can protect your home.

Prevention Tips

Subterranean termites feed exclusively on wood materials and have strict moisture requirements. With these characteristics in mind, a lot can be done to prevent an infestation by eliminating the food and moisture resources in their environment. Listed below are a few practical ways to prevent termite infestation by modifying their habitat.

• Repair structural and plumbing leaks.

• Pull all mulch and landscaping back at least 6 inches from the foundation.

• Remove piles of trash and debris from around the home.

• Keep firewood stacked away from the structure.

• Make sure downspouts are long enough to direct water away from the foundation.

• Keep gutters clean.

• Avoid direct wood to ground contact when building porches or decks.

• Have our home professionally inspected at least once per year