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Some methods on termite control are for pest control experts to conduct but there are also those that you can do on your own. If you really do not want to be bothered by termite problems, then you should try to prevent the problem. Do it yourself termite protection is your first line of defense.
Clear Your Area of Debris
For one, you don’t need to be an expert on termite to be able to keep your area clean and free from debris. Debris made of cardboard, wood, paper or any other wood based items should not be stored underneath or near your house. Wooden ladders and wood piles should also not touch the sides of your house. These items may absorb or collect moisture and come into contact with other parts of your house. These wood based products are ideal initial food sources for termites from which the insects may eventually move on to your property.
Check Wooden Parts
Keeping wooden structures a few inches above ground would prevent termite infestation. This is a simple do it yourself termite protection pre construction tip. You simply have to eliminate wood to earth contact to reduce your chances of attracting termites. If you really want to have a wooden fence or trellis that touches the soil fully, then make sure that they are erected far from your house’s foundation or main structure. You should also regularly check trellises and fences for signs of termite infestation.
Eliminate Moisture
Termites thrive with moisture. You can help reduce the moisture in your soil and on the wood of your house by regularly checking the sources of moisture. Defective gutters; leaking faucets, pipes, air conditioning units; and sprinklers that are too near your house may moisturize the soil and wood enough to promote the survival of termite colonies.
Other than checking for defective faucets and gutters, make sure that all water containers surrounding the house are drained. This may include water from air conditioning units, sinks, dish or clothes washers and driers.
Keep Plants and Trees Away
Your do it yourself termite protection plan should always include your garden and shrubbery. Plants and trees may offer both moisture and food to termites. If you should have plants around your house, then make sure that they are located at a distance from your house and that no branches touch the wooden areas of your house.
Choose Treated Wood
You can prevent termite infestation by choosing treated wood for your home. Borate treated wood for example can help keep termites from eating up the wood.
Have Inspections
Just to be certain that your do it yourself termite protection methods work, you should ask experts to regularly check your property. Remember that even if you have been very cautious, termites are particularly stubborn and they may still get around your do it yourself termite protection methods. Actual infestations are also not easy to detect because you may not see actual termites until damage has been done. Let the experts take a look at your house from time to time.
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Owner of Rome death site resisted codes fixes
City officials have been battling since 2003 to correct codes violations at the former Revere Copper and Brass facility where a Virginia man died Saturday, meeting resistance from the property’s owner every step of the way, codes and court records show.
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Chicago firefighter, a Lemont grad, dies battling fire
Inside the Engine 5 Firehouse in Chicago’s South Loop, Christopher Wheatley stood out for his quick wit and the smile on his face anytime except after a Bears loss. On the street, though, the 31-year-old paramedic-firefighter, a graduate of Lemont High School, was all business – approaching each new call with enthusiasm, working out to keep himself in shape and diligently training. About 12:30 a …
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Chicago firefighters mourn “one of our best”
Paramedic-turned-firefighter killed battling blaze at West Loop restaurant The Chicago Fire Department is mourning the loss of Christopher Wheatley. The31-year-old firefighter fell from a ladder while battling a fire at a West Loop restaurant Monday.
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