Termite Prevention

Your property – be it your home or business – is probably your single largest investment. 

Termite prevention is important for every property owner, as termites could be eating away at your property without your knowledge.
The damage termites cause can be very expensive to fix.

Importance of Termite Prevention

A termite infestation can be hard to spot as termites live underground and eat away at wood from the inside.

Even properties built primarily of brick or stone can still develop termites, because structural supports as well as other building components are constructed of wood and other cellulose-based materials.

While no one can guarantee that you will never have a termite problem, termite specialists can suggest simple steps to protect buildings from termites.

If you are worried about termites, get a FREE termite inspection or learn more about termite treatments from Ehrlich.

Termite Protection

Termites need two things – wood and moisture. Minimize wood and moisture on your property, and you will be protecting yourself from the chance of a termite problem.

Termites Eat Wood

It’s simple – termites eat wood. Even if your structure is primarily stone or brick, it still likely contains wood. Wood that directly touches soil gives termites easy access:

• Fence posts, trellises or landscaping ties
• Firewood stacked up against the house
• Mulch that touches the house
• Structural supports
• Wood debris (often from building) buried in the soil.

Termites Like Moisture

A seemingly small leak can create perfect conditions for termites, as well as the following:

• Leaky faucets
• Leaky gutters and downspouts that leave water near the foundation
• Ground sloping toward the foundation
• Insufficient ventilation in basements and crawl spaces.

Termite Prevention Tips

There are some simple steps you can take to help prevent termites on your property.

• Stack firewood at the far end of the garden
• Make sure that leaves and garden waste aren’t stored next to the house
• Ensure regular maintenance of taps and pipes
• Provide good ventilation in crawl spaces

Protection from Termites

The best protection from termites is to have your property regularly checked for any signs of activity. If a termite problem does arise it can be dealt with early, with minimum fuss and maximum impact.

Ehrlich’s termite monitoring & baiting system works 365 days a year to alert you to early signs of a termite problem. Our termite specialists will visit your home or business on a regular basis and inspect the system for termite activity.

With over 80 years of experience, Ehrlich has the know-how to protect your home from termites.

Call us today at 1-800-837-5520 to arrange a FREE termite inspection or for more advice on termite prevention.