Termites cause billions of dollars in damage every year, and most of that damage happens in people’s homes. Their habits make them difficult to spot until a full-on infestation is present, and eliminating them requires a professional touch. Proactively preventing termites is your best bet against an infestation that could impact the foundation of your home. Read on to learn about steps you can take to protect your home from termites. 

Prevention Measures

Keeping termites away from your home can be tricky, especially if you live in an older wood-framed home or have wooden structures like decks outside. However, there are steps you can take to protect your home. Start with the exterior to prevent small infestations that grow. 

Store firewood away from the house and on high ground to prevent it from becoming infested. Eliminate leaks and other sources of moisture, especially around wooden structures. Keep these structures properly finished and sealed to prevent wood rot. If you live in a home with risk factors for termites, such as older wood or high moisture levels, consider installing termite barriers around your home. 

Regular Termite Inspections

Preventative maintenance is essential for homeowners, especially when it comes to pest control. Schedule regular termite inspections once or twice a year to make sure you catch an infestation early if one does occur. Professional pest control technicians will check all of the parts of your home that termites are likely to infest for signs of activity. Termites eat wood constantly and can do a great deal of damage if left unchecked, so the earlier you catch them, the better. 

Professional Treatment Options

Eliminating termites means knowing exactly where they are and targeting those areas. If an infestation has taken over the home, it calls for ensuring that no matter where termites are, the problem is taken care of. This requires the expertise of a professional exterminator. However, a termite infestation doesn’t always mean it’s time for tenting. While some pest control companies only offer tenting, there are a few options available:

• Spot treatment: If you catch a termite infestation early enough, there’s a chance that a spot treatment will eliminate the problem. This is the least invasive form of termite treatment and does not require you to leave your home. 
• Tent fumigation: When people think of termite treatment, this is the first thing that comes to mind. Tent fumigation is the most conventional form of termite control, and it involves removing items from your home and evacuating people and pets for a few days.
• No-tent fumigation: Some homes aren’t shaped in a way that a tent can easily fit over, while others are covered in plants that would die under a tent. For these special circumstances, a no-tent fumigation is the best option. 

Termite prevention is essential, especially in places like South Florida where termite infestations are common. If you believe your home has termites, Command Pest Control, a veteran-owned company with a 20-year history of exceptional service, is here to help. We offer termite inspection and termite control services in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas. Call us at 954-943-0008 or contact us online to schedule a free inspection.