The use of termite resistant materials in home construction is also helpful, such as treated timber. The most common cause of termite infestations is when the perimeter barrier has been breached. For example brick, paving or earth placed against the building provides a bridge for termites to gain entry to a building. The addition of a fence, carport or pergola against a building can also breach the barrier and let termites in, as can almost anything leaning against a building, like old timber. If termites access a building extermination treatment should begin as quickly as possible and the prevention barrier resealed.
Termites destroy property very quickly and very thoroughly.
In addition to the cost of pest control treatment, home owners have the cost of home repairs. In many cases the cost of home repairs is colossal because the presence of termites was not detected until late. This is one of the terrors of termite attacks. Regular inspections for infestations and checks of perimeter barriers are vital. Inc. PageWise makes no representations about the content published on this site.