Termites!
Did you know? $7000 – the average cost to repair termite damage
$5 Billion – the annual cost of termite damage
Termites cause more damage a year than fire + tornados + floods + hurricanes combined
Termites NEVER SLEEP – awake 24/7
They consume 5 grams of wood a day.
An average home has
– 3-4 termite colonies around it
– 1 million termites in each colony!
One single colony could eat the infrastructure of your house in TWO YEARS.
4 Tips to save you home from termites
- Get rid of termite snack food
Firewood
Lumber
Dead stumps
Paper
Debris near home
Anything with cellulose
Remove these items away from your home - Remove excess moisture
Repair leaky faucets and water pipes
Remove any standing water on your roof
Clear an excessive wood mulch and plant coverage
Keep water away from your foundation
Make sure your putters and downspouts are clear
Keep all vents clean and accessible
Seal all entry points around your water pipes - Stop termites from entering your home
Crawlspaces – open soil is an easy entry into your home
Basement – need to be sealed
Outside Vents – cover with screens
Decks – they need to be pressure treated, painted or sealed to prevent termites - Look for warning signs
Flying termites – they leave the nest twice a year
Discard wings – after they swarm, they shed their wings
Mud tubes – indicating termites traveling above ground
Termite droppings – looks like sawdust
Wood damage – if you knock and the wood is hollow, you might have a problem
Bubbling paint – painted, wooden surfaces that look cracked or bubbled could be an indicator
Fun Facts
Termites have a higher protein content than beef!
There are more than one Quadrillion termites on Earth
Scientists argue that termites produce more methane gas than humans, cars, and cows
What do you believe?
26% have never had their home inspected
43% of homeowners believe that they can control termites on their own
30% think homeowners insurance covers termite damage