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