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Termites are the silent destroyers in the whole house. They start out as a small mound and slowly but surely multiply to form colonies that can eventually be destructive. The small insects feed on a component called cellulose, which is mainly found in wood, plants, grass, paper (books, magazines), cardboard, drywall, wallpaper, fabrics and everything that contains cellulose.
Even after they become established, termites never stop feeding and growing their colonies, which is a greater threat to all wood in and around your home.
According to Terminix Termite Control Professionals, when termites move to eat, they build mud tubes and use them to forage for food in their colony and into your home.
Dry wood termites drill wood from the inside out so that the outer surface of the infected material can still appear smooth and undamaged to the naked eye.
prevention
Ronney Mulindwa, a pest control expert at Divine Fumigators, shares that it is best to prevent termite infestation before construction. “There are places that are so heavily infested by anthills and termite mounds that the termites start building their mounds while they are being built. If the infestation is not treated and removed, it can become problematic in the future, ”he says, advising that you check your land for termite mounds and seek professional help if necessary.
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During the construction phase, the wood / wood to be used can also be treated with anti-termite treatments to prevent infestation.
Additionally, Mulindwa explains that the easiest way to have a termite infestation is to have wood in direct contact with the ground. Since termites feed on wood, the soil creates an even more conducive to moist environment.
Mulindwa says that whether concrete can help protect the wood from termites is not a guarantee. Instead, he warns that wooden materials should be lifted from direct contact with the ground. “When you build a wooden structure; B. a makeshift shelter, first have a brick foundation that is lifted from the ground, then use wood. This will protect your structure from being destroyed by termites, ”says Mulindwa.
In the event that wood or wooden furniture is in direct contact with earth, he advises keeping these areas dry and free of moisture.
Moist wood in contact with earth invites termites.
Justus Mutyaba, a pest fighter, advises looking out for such an infestation before it occurs. “Very often, termite infestations are difficult to notice and manifest when the termites have done much more damage and colonized,” he says, adding that for someone who believes they are more susceptible to these dangerous pests, a pest controller invited can do a professional check every now and then. As a precaution, you can also have your house checked for termite infestation at least once a year and if the first signs of infestation appear, professional treatment must be carried out by a professional pest controller.
“I say professional because there are a lot of people in this business who have no idea what they’re doing. Some use fake or counterfeit pesticides and make people pay so much for nothing, ”says Mutyaba.
He also advises against storing logs or firewood near other wooden objects such as wooden furniture or wooden stakes and anything that may contain cellulose. This is because these may already have an invisible infestation that they may be passing on.
Wood can also be treated with termite repellants before use. There are a number of these on the market, but it makes sense to consult a professional pest controller.
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Wood can also be treated with termite repellants before use. There are a number of these on the market, but it makes sense to consult a professional pest controller.
