Tips for Prevention of Asian Subterranean Termites

Avoiding termite infestation will only cause irreparable damages to your property and belongings. Fortunately, you can take certain measures to prevent such infestations from occurring.

Tips to avoid Asian Subterranean Termite infestation

  • Termite Prevention Features: On completing home renovation or construction, it will be necessary to use appropriate drainage and grading. This is to ensure maintaining dry soil round the foundation. Fix leakages immediately if noticed and maintain downspouts and gutters. Clear plants and debris found near the vents. Shrubs and trees are better at a distance from your home and exposed wooden surfaces. The same holds true for wood debris and firewood since they could contain termite-infested surfaces. If cracks are found in the cement foundations, fill it up to stop termite accessible openings. 
  • Concrete: While constructing the home, choose more concrete rather than wood. Although not rustic and attractive like wood, concrete can prevent Asian Subterranean termite infestation. If some wood is desired for the home, then there can be a tiny ventilation space in-between the soil and wood. Use metal barriers or sealants to cover exposed wooded surfaces. 
  • Install/Maintain rainwater diversion equipment: The landscaping draining systems, splash blocks downspouts and gutters should direct water from the perimeter. Also check them routinely to ensure that water does not stay accumulated only to encourage mosquitoes and other pests. 
  • Eliminate or reduce excess moisture: Carry out necessary repairs to structural and plumbing damage. They may support accumulation of moisture. With the home being dry, subterranean termites feel discouraged to enter your place. They will rather prefer making nests elsewhere at a place that is moister.| 
  • Create a gap: There should be a proper gap of at least 18” between natural materials like landscaping matter, mulch, soil and your home. Firewood is better stored at least 20’ distance from the home. 
  • Register for ongoing monitoring: You may plan to incorporate routine inspections of your home’s wood exteriors and foundation. It will be performed by the certified pest professionals. After carrying out thorough inspection of your place, both interiors and exteriors, they will notify of the changes indicating termite activity. This way, they can help prevent a full blown Asian Subterranean termite infestation from taking place.

Remember, termite infestations can be dangerous for your wooden home and belongings. If you notice any such activity in your place, then you should immediately hire the professionals.

Worried About Termite Damage? You Should be.

Usually you don’t see termites or the damages they cause until it’s too late. In fact, the annual cost of termite damage to buildings in the US is more than $5 billion- greater than that of fires, hurricanes and tornadoes combined.

How The Sentricon® System Works

The Sentricon System starts protecting your property the minute it is installed.  Termites are attracted to the bait and once consumed, lose the ability to eat, breed and survive.  The end result is the complete elimination of the colony, including the queen!

What type of Termite is the Sentricon System designed for?

Asian, Formosan and Eastern Subterranean Termites.

 

Sentricon® Termite Baiting System:

  • Stations are installed in the ground around the perimeter of your structure.
    Once in the ground, there is only a service cover visible; the stations require a special key to open them. Because of our Always Active™ technology, the Recruit HD termite bait will begin to work right away.
  • Termites Eat the Bait and Share with the complete Colony
    Termites prefer the bait used in Dow AgroSciences®Sentricon®Termite Baiting System stations 10 times more than wood. Noviflumuron, the active ingredient, is shared within the colony.
  • Your Property is Protected from Termites 24/7 – 365
    By keeping Dow AgroSciences®Sentricon® Termite Baiting System stations in place around the perimeter of your property, your property will have ongoing protection from any current or future termite infestations.

 

How to choose a Sentricon Specialist in Miami Dade?

Homeowners interested in removing termites should work with a leading company for handling complex issues. It is an important one to consider the reviews, services, plans, and costs for experiencing the desired outcomes. On the other hand, it is advisable to get a free inspection service from a company before removing the termites. This will help to transform the conditions of a home with high standards to witness peace of mind.

For fast and dependable termite control services look no further than Toro Pest Management. Since 1969, Toro’s has been a local, family-owned business committed to friendly service, effective solutions, and 100% customer satisfaction. We offer FREE INSPECTIONS! Besides we are one of the very few companies in Florida that is
CERTIFIED as SENTRICON SPECIALIST.

Just call us today at (305) 594-4767 to schedule your free inspection!

Where to obtain more information about Sentricon Systems?

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