These measures are designed to prevent hidden termite infestations. However, homeowners in Singapore play a crucial role in reducing the risk of termite infestations. A key part of any effective termite management plan involves the homeowner maintaining the property and making their home less attractive to termites.
So what are these support activities and potential issues homeowners need to use as a part of their termite prevention treatment strategy?
The activities center on diminishing the three factors that could make your home alluring and open to termites;
Lessening dampness around and under your home
Guarantee groundwater waste streams from/around your home. Ground-level should slant away from the house and additionally, soil waste frameworks ought to be introduced. If you have a damp sub-floor, introducing fans may likewise be helpful.
Try not to have a watering framework or consistently water plants adjoining the house. This truly implies you want to keep away from considerable nursery beds neighboring the house. Guarantee rooftop guttering and downpipes don’t hole and they accurately release to the stormwater channels. Ensure any outside taps are not dribbling and in a perfect world have a channel under.
Decrease potential termite food around and under your home
Try not to utilize wood mulch quickly contiguous the house. If you should utilize wood mulch, ensure it has been treated with a fitting insect spray or it is classed as termite-safe lumber. Remember, one-time termite pest control doesn’t mean a lifetime termite-proof home!
Ensure any waste wood or cardboard boxes (likewise incredible termite food) are tossed out or put away over the ground level, preferably away from the structure. Ensure any kindling is put away off the ground away from the structure.
Keep regions around and under your home clear
Keep the perimeter of your home clear of plants and stored items. If you can’t see the edges of your property, you won’t be able to spot any termite “break-ins.” If you have a sub-floor, avoid storing excess or unwanted items there, as clutter can block your view of termite activity and reduce ventilation. Additionally, storing wood or cardboard boxes in these areas provides termites with an easy food source.
During your annual spring cleaning, follow this checklist—it could help you avoid an expensive termite infestation! Pairing it with your yearly termite inspection will reinforce these general prevention tips and provide specific actions tailored to your property.
Fluid soil termite treatments
Fluid soil termite treatments, when applied appropriately are intended to make a total treated zone around and under your home. It is intended to work related to the actual components of your home like the substantial section or metal safeguarding on your wharves, to keep the termites from getting into your home in secret.
Properly applied, liquid soil treatment is widely considered the preferred method for keeping a home termite-free.