If you pick up a dead branch in your yard and you see tiny yellowish-white insects crawling on it, you're looking at a termite problem. Know that those termites are just the tip of a very large iceberg. Termites stay hidden inside the ground, or inside the wood they're feeding on. If you're lucky enough to see signs of termites in your yard, you should definitely do something about them. There could be millions of little, hungry workers that you don't see. But what should you do?
There are a few layers of control you can consider. Let's take a look at managing termite attractants, examine a few facts that can help you with threat assessment, discuss how difficult it is to get rid of termites in Mooresville, and look at the best way to deal with a termite problem.
What Attracts Termites To Mooresville Homes?
There is a reason why you're seeing signs of termites in your yard. They're feeding on decaying wood or some other food source with cellulose. Can you get rid of termites by getting rid of the food? Possibly. This is the first layer of protection. Here are a few tips:
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Remove dead branches. If you can't burn them or get them out of your yard, consider creating a structure to put them on. This gets the wood up off the soil and makes it more difficult for termites to get to this enticing food source. If they do, you should see them doing it. Subterranean termites build mud tubes to go from the soil to an above-ground food source.
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You can address wood-to-soil contact. An example of this is to rest the wood posts of your deck on concrete piers buried in the ground. If worker termites want that above-ground wood, they're going to have to work for it.
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Remove leaf piles and leaf litter, particularly underneath structures.
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Address dying trees, logs, and stumps in your yard.
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Address moisture problems, such as clogged or damaged gutters and plumbing issues.
If you take these steps, you'll have a layer of termite control that will deter subterranean termites in your yard.
How Long Does It Take For Termites To Destroy A Home In Mooresville?
The next thing you should do when you discover termites is to consider the threat. One of the most important facts you can learn about a termite problem is how much it can cost you. Subterranean termites are destructive pests. Will they damage your home overnight? No. But they can completely total a home in a decade. Sure, that's ten years, but what are you planning to do with your home in ten years? Is it part of your retirement nest egg? If so, termites can take a bite out of your retirement. If you plan to leave it to your kids, termites in our area are more than capable of ruining that plan. We can't tell you how much these insects will cost you, but we can tell you that it is not good to have active termites in your yard.
How Hard Is It To Get Rid Of Termites In Mooresville?
Once you've considered attractants and weighed the threat, it is time to consider the best way to get rid of termites. You could go on the internet and purchase termiticides or bait stations, but is this the right solution? There are a few things to consider:
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Some products aren't as good as they advertise. If you get the wrong products, you'll allow termites to continue to damage your property.
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Some bait products let you know that you have active termites, but don't actually eliminate the colonies that are sending the termites into your yard. We don't recommend trusting bait that does not have research and studies to back up the claims. At Lake Norman Pest Control, we trust the Sentricon® System with Always Active™. It is an award-winning product with lots of educational support and real-world success.
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If you use the right product, you can still fail to control termites. This is why companies like Sentricon® make their products available to professionals and certified technicians for the application and monitoring of their products.
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Liquid termiticides are another way to control termites, but these products break down, over time. When they do, termite workers find a way through the barrier. They can also fail when termiticides are installed improperly.
Effective Termite Control For Mooresville Properties
If you live in Mooresville, let our Certified Sentricon® Installers make sure your property is protected from termite damage. Our installers have the training to make sure your Sentricon® System is installed properly and will effectively eliminate colonies that send workers to feed on your property. The best part about Sentricon® is that you'll know when workers try to eat away at your home and you'll know when they stop. Connect with us today to learn more.
