According to the National Pest Management Association, termites do an average of about $5 billion worth of damage each year. If you’ve ever had termites ravage your property, or if these common pests afflicted your friends or neighbors, you know how financially devastating it can be to repair all that damage.
However, what you might not know is that you might unintentionally be attracting termites to your home. Don’t let termites make a meal out of your home and belongings and instead, here are a few simple changes to your home’s exterior, lawn and garden that will make your properly more unattractive:…
Clutter is unsightly and has been shown to lead to increased stress, but it can also invite pest problems into your home. Pests are attracted to clutter for a variety of reasons, so it’s important to keep your house clean and clutter-free to fend off infestations. Here are three reasons why your clutter attracts pest problems.
Clutter hides water sources
Pests need water to survive, and if your home gives them easy access to water, they’ll want to move in.…
In medicine, the best cure is prevention. In pest control, the best form of termite control is also prevention. Here are six ways you can design your property to reduce the likelihood that termites infest your home.
Use Plastic, Iron and Concrete When Possible
Any wooden structure on your property could potentially attract termites and bring them closer to your house. Wood fences, railings, porches and decks can all harbor the insects.…
