Termite Identification

Proper and regular maintenance make homes last longer. One aspect of maintenance is to make sure your home is free from termite.

Termite deterrents are anything that keeps or prevents termites from foraging your home. Deterrents can be in the form of an object, a smell or chemicals that discourage these pests and insects from damaging your home.

Most termite deterrents come in the form of chemicals. Today, these chemicals are readily available for the specific purpose of termite prevention. These chemicals are simply sprayed on thewooden parts of the the structure or in wood or ground tunnels where termites are known to inhabit. Since termites can crawl even into the most miniscule hole and thrive most especially on dark areas, spraying these chemicals can become a bit tricky. Homeowners or termite pest controller companies should make sure to include these parts when applying termite deterrent chemicals.

In 2005, a study has been conducted showing the sap of sugar pine tree as one of the best termite deterrent to use. The research showed termites were appalled by the smell and by the sap of the sugar pine tree.

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