What can you do to help prevent termites in and around your home
Unfortunately over the past few months we have been going out to homes across Sydney with extensive termite damage and high volumes of termites eating their homes away.
It is very unfortunate that termites will attack one in four homes but what does that mean for you and are you that one home that will be attacked by termites?
It is by Australian Standards that each home owner or property investor is responsible to have a termite inspection done every 12 months and if you are in a bushy area it will be 6 months.
It is also up to the home owner or property investor to make sure that they have an appropriate termite management system put into place.
So what are somethings you can do around your home that will help minimise the risk of termites making your home their home?
| Regular termite inspections is a must | Termite management system put into place | Remove any timbers which are in subfloor | Remove any wood chippings in your landscaping | Fix any leaking pipes and drains in and around your home |
| Replace or repair any damage to shingles, fascia and soffits | Remove any timber landscaping post or logs.
| Reduce humidity in subfloor by installing a crossflow ventilation fan | Divert water sources away from home
| Remove any dead stumps or trees
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| Seal cracks and crevices in and around home | Pruning of bushes and heavy foliage is a must | Get a ladder and check your gutters and remove any left, twigs and debris that maybe in your gutters | Remove any moisture in and around your home | Check for any changes in and around your home |
| Water overflow pipes and air-conditioning pipes are directed away from your home | Firewood and untreated timber be removed from your premises | |||
If you have found termites in or around your home please do not disturb them as by disturbing the termites will cause the termites to move to another location in your home making it harder for the termite technician to ascertain how bad the termite infestation is in your home and what treatment is right for you.
Further Reading:
Termite Prevention Tips Sydney
Ten facts about termites that you may not know.
Termite Alates Swarm over Sydney
Is it important to have a Termite Inspection?
Why choose Redline Pest Control for your pest and termite services?
What can you do to help prevent termites in and around your home