Just when you think that your home is the safest place on earth, one wherein no one can disturb you inside your home, you just might find out you and your family are not the only residents inside your sweet home. When you built your dream home, you planned it to be a respite from all the cares in the world. After all, it is supposed to be your biggest investment. Then they strike, just like in millions of homes across the United States. They are the dreaded termites.
If our world does not have termites, then that is one less thing to worry about. We wouldn’t worry about losing our homes to them or at least diminish in value because of them.
Unfortunately, they do exist.
They may be small, but they have caused billions of dollars in damages each year in the United States alone. Primarily, they feed on wood for food, but they also feed on your important papers, boxes, your favorite books, and insulation. All termites consume cellulose-based plant materials, which is the reason why all our homes and buildings are sitting ducks to these termites; all homes can provide cellulose food for them. It is also important to note that termites are a big consideration when buying or selling a home. A buyer would normally have your house inspected for termites. If found to be infested, a sale will not be closed.
In the United States, there are three major types of termites: subterranean, dry wood, and damp wood termites.
What Do They Eat?
Termites are detritivores, they eat dead wood and plants. They also eat mulch, stumps, and roots. There are times that they also eat living trees. Other things they eat are carpets, cardboard, fabric, and animal feces.
How To Prevent Termite Infestation
The obvious way to prevent termite infestation is to remove their food source. Avoid wood to soil contact; remove wood piles and keep them away from the house’s foundation; do not build wooden structures near the foundation or crawl space; get rid of debris near the house; minimize plant materials.
You should also eliminate moisture problems by repairing leaking faucets, water pipes, and air conditioning units. Keep gutters clean, get rid of stagnant water on the roof.
Who Are You Going To Call?
Go-Forth Home Services Company provides the best termite extermination services in Wilmington. They have termite control experts that are professionally trained to eliminate termites both in your homes and in commercial spaces. They look for termites in hiding places that they are known to dwell.
Go-Forth also uses industry-leading extermination techniques so you are assured of a worry-free, mice free home or office. Go-Forth has been around the industry since 1959. That is 59 years of solid experience eliminating pests found in homes and in commercial spaces. People from Wilmington have learned to trust them because of the excellent quality of service they provide.
Just dial (877) 274-1475 to set an appointment. Our friendly operators are standing by.