3 Signs You Are Inviting Termites In Your House

Through its involvement with the National Pest Management Association, American Pest supports ongoing efforts to educate homeowners about termites, including common conditions that may attract termite activity and the importance of early awareness.

Termites In House Can Be Expensive

Termites often cause damage without anyone knowing until it’s too late.

In fact, the EPA states “every year termites cause billions of dollars in structural damage, and property owners spend over two billion dollars to treat them.”

If you are concerned about termites in the house, it is important to make your home and property less attractive to the wood destroying pests before spring hits and termites with wings emerge.

3 Things That Could Be Attracting Termite Nest In House:

⭐ Storing firewood too close to the home

It is common for homeowners to stack firewood against the house or building for easy access. 

However, termites are attracted to wood and can even provide them with an entry point. It is recommended that you store wood at least 20 feet away from the building and at least 5 inches off the ground.

But that’s not all, even dead tree stumps in the yard will attract termites. This is a perfect example of rotting wood material that serves as termite fuel for an entire colony!

⭐ Not cleaning your gutters

We understand that it doesn’t seem like a task worth doing every year. However, it just takes 1 section of a clogged gutter to cause water to pool and fill your insulation with moisture that termites love.

Be sure to clean your gutters at least every spring and fall to ensure they are clear of debris and leaves that often cause them to clog.

⭐ Mulch around home foundation

Many homeowners will place mulch around the foundation of their home to place bushes, flowers, and more.

However, mulch retains moisture, which attracts these wood destroying pest, and if placed right up against the foundation of your home you are asking for a termite infestation.

Why Mulch and Gardens Attract Termites

Mulch is commonly used around homes, gardens, and landscaped areas near foundations. While it can benefit plant beds, mulch retains moisture and may attract termites and other wood-destroying pests if it is not properly managed. These conditions can allow pest activity to develop out of sight.

Placing mulch directly against a home’s foundation increases the risk of termite problems, especially when moisture is consistently present. To help reduce this risk, mulched areas should be kept at least 15 inches away from the foundation and monitored regularly for signs of pest activity.

Discover Termite Signs?

If you discover any signs like termite tubes, winged termites, or you suspect an infestation contact American Pest.

Our pest professionals are trained to access the problem and recommend a proper treatment. Termite treatment cost may seem expensive, however, in comparison to the cost of repairing termite damage, it’s minimal.