Termite Prevention

Your home is probably your single largest investment.

Termite prevention is important for every homeowner, as termites could be eating away at the wood in your home without your knowledge. The damage termites cause can be very expensive to repair.

Termite Prevention is Key

A termite infestation can be hard to spot because termites live underground and eat away at wood from the inside.

Termites can infest any home, even homes built primarily of brick or stone - because structural supports as well as other building components are made of wood and other cellulose-based materials.

While no one can guarantee that your home will never have a termite problem, Presto-X’s Termite Specialists can recommend simple steps to protect your property from a termite infestation.

If you are worried about termites, get a FREE termite inspection or learn more about termite monitoring & baiting and conventional termite treatment options from Presto-X.

Termite Protection

Termites need two things to survive – wood and moisture. Minimize wood vulnerabilities and moisture on your property, and you will be protecting yourself from the chance of a termite problem.

Termites Eat Wood to Survive

Termites eat wood. So, even if your structure is primarily stone or brick, it still likely to contain wood. Wood that directly touches soil is especially vulnerable to termites and provides access to your home.

Vulnerable areas:

• Fence posts, trellises or landscaping borders
• Firewood stacked against the house
• Mulch in gardens that touch the house foundation
• Structural supports and debris from construction (buried in the soil).

Moisture Attracts Termites

That dripping outdoor faucet? An invitation for termites. Even a small leak can create perfect conditions for termites.

Moisture Alert:

• Leaky outdoor faucets
• Gutters and downspouts allow water to collect near the foundation
• Ground graded toward the foundation, rather than away from your home
• Insufficient ventilation in basements and crawl spaces

Termite Prevention Tips

• Simple steps to help prevent termites on your property:
• Stack firewood away from any structures on your property
• Don’t collect leaves and garden waste next to the house
• Regularly maintain outdoor faucets, gutters and pipes
• Maintain ventilated crawl spaces and storage areas

Protection from Termites

Only Presto-X’s Year Round Protection Plus provides protection against termites. Presto-X offers the best protection from termites by carefully inspecting your property for any signs of termite activity. 

If a termite problem does arise it can be dealt with early, with minimal treatment and maximum impact.

Call us today at 1-800-759-1942 for a FREE termite inspection -- or for more advice on termite prevention.