HOW DO YOU BEAT TERMITES AND PROTECT YOUR HOME?

THERE ARE 2 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT YOUR HOME AND DECREASE THE CHANCES OF TERMITE INFESTATION.

Your home is your castle, a real source of pride. But don’t let your quality home lull you into a false sense of invincibility. Left unchecked, termites will continually consume your home from the inside out.

TAKE ACTION

– If you don’t take initiative, rest assured the colony will. Termites do not rest, and the worst thing a homeowner can do – is nothing. Make a move. Make a call.

GET THE FACTS.

CALL DIXIE EXTERMINATORS AT 770-424-1300!

– Learning how to identify termites and reduce your home’s risk factors are great ideas. But nothing compares to the expertise of a Sentricon^® System Authorized Operator when it comes to eliminating the termite colony. The Sentricon System’s termite experts are backed by decades of scientific success.

TACTICAL MANEUVERS

– Below is a list of time-proven tips and techniques to help make the exterior as well as the interior of your home less susceptible to termite attack.

DIXIE EXTERMINATORS, INC.Your Sentricon^® System Authorized Operator would encourage you to:

Outside:

Install shrubs, mulch and other landscaping at least 2 feet from the foundation of your home.
Minimize or eliminate the use of wood mulch.
Keep wooden fences, planter boxes and other wood items at least 2 feet from the foundation.
Stack firewood and scrap lumber well away from your home.
Make sure soil is at least 6 inches away from the bottom of stucco or other siding and that wood steps, lattice work and door frames are not in contact with surrounding soil.

Inside:

Keep crawl spaces and basements clear of wood debris, newspapers and excess moisture.
Fix plumbing leaks anywhere in the house, as they can cause moisture to accumulate.
Keep an eye open for mud tubes, discarded termite wings and other signs of termite activity.

Moisture:

Place sprinkler heads more than 2 feet from the foundation and make sure they don’t wet the walls.
Divert air-conditioner condensation, sump discharge and other water away from the foundation of your home.
Slope soil away from the house so surface water drains easily.
Clean gutters and downspouts and keep splash blocks in place.

Remodeling:

If you’re adding a room or deck to your home, make sure the lumber has been treated to discourage termites.
Never bury wood scraps or forms in backfill.