As a homeowner, you probably already know the statistics. Termites in the home cause billions of dollars of damage every single year in the United States alone. They’ll not only eat the wood in your house but the insulation, too. They’ve even eaten entire swimming pool liners before. They can damage the plants in your yard and seriously decrease the property value. All of that adds up to a need for one thing – treat for termites now. But when’s the best time to call in the pros?
Treat For Termites . . .Before You Sell
One of the best times to treat for termites is before you get ready to sell your home. Selling a home with termite damage is next to impossible, but selling one that’s never been treated for termites really is impossible. Before you can close on your home sale, your house has to undergo a WDO (Wood Destroying Insect) inspection, and having already treated for termites before that happens can be a real plus to any potential buyers. It will mean peace of mind for you, too, as you can rest assured there are no termite problems that are going to invade your home sale and damage your moving timeline.
After Landscaping
This is a great time to invest in termite service because any time you’ve altered the area around your property’s foundation, the chances are good that any termite treatments you’ve already had in place are no longer effective. You may have had a pool installed or a tree removed. No matter what it was, it may have damaged your existing network of protection, and it’s worth it to call in a professional and make certain your home and the area around it remain protected from a termite invasion. Even if you didn’t have landscaping done but your lawn was recently the site of some digging thanks to some utility work or other issues, it’s time to treat for termites or at least make sure that any termite protection you already had in place is still there.
When You Notice a Problem
This is the most important time to treat for termites. The moment you notice an issue, it’s time to call in the professionals because you can be certain the damage will get worse. Termite colonies can continue to feed on your home as long as you let them. They will burrow tunnels in every wall of your house, and at some point, they could collapse your home entirely. They won’t just stop with the wood in your foundation, either. They’ll be happy to eat through the paperwork in your office or even your entire book collection.
Eventually, you’ll notice them crawling over your baseboards and swarming during the mating season in your dining room. It’s not a pleasant scenario, which is why the issue must be taken seriously as soon as you notice it. Wondering how you’ll know whether you have a problem? You might see winged termites inside. You might also see mud tubes over the walls of your foundation or on floor joists under your house.
The Next Step
Termites in the home are a dangerous problem, but you can put an end to it. The single best step you can take is to call in the professionals. While DIY treatments are almost everywhere online these days, the reality is that it takes a professional who knows how to hit termites hard to really end the problem.
To learn more about how Slug-A-Bug can help you prevent termites in your home or eliminate a problem you already have, contact us today.