Termites are unfortunately rather quiet pests, which is a shame considering just how much damage they can do in secret. While you might not think of these swarming, often winged insects as particularly stealthy, don't be fooled. They don't always make themselves known until they've feasted on a healthy part of your property. These pests have patterns when it comes to the types of facilities they choose, often favoring humid or cluttered grounds. They're always on the lookout for areas where they can find damaged wood too. Termite wood damage is just one sign of their presence though. We'll look at what these insects can do, how much it can cost unsuspecting property owners, and how the right prevention can save you more time, money, and headaches than you realize.
If you suspect you have a termite infestation in house, you should look for signs of termite infestation, including weak walls, piles of sawdust and mud tubes. These pests will eat wood, books, paper, insulation, and even pool liners and filtration systems. They also go after woody plants that are not healthy but will feed on living plants. Termites eat along the grain of the wood, which means that soft wood along the walls that run along the grain probably means you have termites.
When is termite season? It’s just around the corner, so you want to get ready with termite prevention to head of an infestation that could quickly get out of control. These tiny winged pests do billions in dollars of damage every year by eating through wood buildings. So, just how long is termite season? Technically, it never ends, as termites are active year-round. However, they are more active from May through September.
The purpose of waterproofing your home is to keep dampness, mold and mildew out of your home. Humidity in your home comes from a damp or wet crawlspace or basement and from cooking, bathing, cleaning, and just living in your home. If too much humidity and dampness build up in the house, it allows for mold and mildew to grow, especially in dark spaces. Once the mold and mildew build up, it can cause health issues, including asthma, allergies and other breathing issues. Ensuring you have adequate waterproofing also mitigates pests entering your home.
The worst thing that can happen is that you wake up in the morning itching like crazy. The first thing you think of is probably what your problem is, unless you know for sure you ran into a patch of chiggers outside – bedbugs. Your mother always said, “Good night, don’t let the bed bugs bite!” How could this happen?
A bed bug infestation is an issue no homeowner, business owner, or property manager wants to be faced with. The bloodsucking pests are not only problematic and pose health issues to those who may be allergic to their itchy bites, they are extremely difficult to get rid of.once they've invaded your property.
For homeowners, moisture and mold are two potential issues that can result in structural damage as well as creating an unhealthy living environment. When these issues are apparent within the home, it is important to determine the causes of excess moisture in house locations. With the expert help of technicians who provide pest control services as well as specialize in methods to control moisture, they will determine where the source of the problems are emanating from and form a strategy on how to get rid of moisture in your home. Once these issues are addressed and a plan of action in place, your home can be protected to help avoid costly repair and replacement of damaged materials in the future.
Depending on the size of the infestation and whether you start DIY rodent control before the infestation gets too big, it could cost more to do it yourself. Rodent control plug in devices are expensive and do not always work. If you don’t take preventative measures, you will constantly fight a growing population.
While waterproofing the basement on your own may seem like a simple project, there are a several things that must be addressed to ensure waterproofing is done properly for health and home safety reasons. One of the problems is improper prepping, such as not using the proper materials, that allows water to seep in causing water damage and moisture that leads to mold and rot. Another danger concerns the soil and whether it contains radon and if the gas has access to the basement through cracks and crevices. If the basement is being completed refinished, there are specific codes in place regarding windows that must be followed. The EPA also notes the air quality in the basement needs to be clean and safe to breathe. Because there are many steps to consider, it is best to secure the services of basement waterproofing specialists.
With heavy rain and snow lurking just around the corner, many homeowners are asking an important question: Do I need to update my home's basement waterproofing?
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