Be sure ground around your foundation slopes away from the structure so water does not pool or flow around the foundation and create moisture where termites can flourish. Make sure gutters are functioning properly and keep water away from eaves. All downspouts should drain freely and direct water away from foundation. Splash blocks under faucets should drain away from house. Make sure there are no cracks in the concrete foundation.
Termites can squeeze through an opening as small as the thickness of a piece of paper.
Have an annual inspection conducted by a pest management professional. This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Friday, May 4, 2001. send this story to a friend discuss this story email the editor opyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc.