| For individuals who who care a lot for their | | | | termite-resistant concrete, steel or masonry |
| house,termites is always a nightmare. | | | | foundation with appropriate barriers. |
| Termites can cause great devastation to any | | | | However, termites are capable of bridging |
| wood structures to the extent that need to be | | | | these with shelter tubes, and it has been |
| replaced-another waste of money. Termite | | | | known for termites to chew through piping |
| treatment is necessary once termite | | | | made of soft plastics and even lead to |
| infestation is present. And, the worst is, it | | | | moisture exploitation. So, in a wider view, |
| can be both expensive as well as troublesome. | | | | new structure should be built with embedded |
| The chemicals utilized are also hazardous to | | | | physical termite barriers so that there are |
| user as well as to the environment. So, for | | | | no simple means for termites to make |
| any intelligent home owners, taking | | | | concealed entry. |
| precaution is vital to avoid all the | | | | |
| headaches. And thus, natural termite | | | | If you will be using timber, utilize those |
| treatment is necessary. | | | | which is naturally resistant to termites such |
| | | | as Canarium australianum (Turpentine Tree), |
| As a primary note, there are some things you | | | | Callitris glaucophylla (White Cypress), or |
| can do yourself to take away the termite's | | | | one of the Sequoias. Remember that there is |
| food source and prevent infestation. Ideas | | | | no tree species whose every individual tree |
| are given below: | | | | yields only timbers that are immune to |
| | | | termite damage, so that even with well known |
| * Any structural and plumbing leaks should be | | | | termite-resistant timber types, there will |
| repaired. | | | | occasionally be pieces that are penetrated by |
| | | | these termites. |
| * Pull all mulch and landscaping back at | | | | |
| least 6 inches from its foundation. | | | | You can also try to make use of natural plant |
| | | | defense against termites. There are several |
| * Attach piles of trash and debris from | | | | plants have developed effective defenses |
| around the home. | | | | against termites and in most ecosystems there |
| | | | is an observable balance between the growth |
| * Firewood should be kept away from the | | | | of plants and the termites' feeding. |
| structure. | | | | Basically, defense is obtained by secreting |
| | | | into the woody cell walls, anti-feedant |
| * Make sure downspouts are long enough to | | | | chemicals such as oils, resins, and others |
| direct water away from the structured | | | | which reduce the capacity of termites to |
| foundation. | | | | efficiently digest the cellulose. |
| | | | |
| * Keep all gutters clean. | | | | Lastly, it is an effective idea to make |
| | | | regular inspection by a competent termite |
| * Strive to avoid direct wood to ground | | | | inspector. Though you have taken all the |
| contact when building porches or decks. | | | | natural termite prevention measures, it is |
| | | | always better to be very certain that your |
| Aside from that, you can avoid contact of | | | | house structure does not have these unwelcome |
| susceptible timber with ground by utilizing | | | | guests. |