Stop Termites From Destroying Your Log Cabin Home
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A termite colony attacking your log cabin can be your worst nightmare. Since it is basically made of wood, your log home is an easy and favorite target for the destructive bugs. While this does not mean that this type of housing is more susceptible to termite damage compared to other homes, the material used is definitely these insects’ priority.
How can you prevent and treat your log cabin home from termites? What many people fail to do is a pre-construction treatment of the wooden material used to build the log cabin. By using wood that is processed in chemicals which prevent termite inhabitation and delayed fungus growth, such as borate treatment, the bugs will not choose your home to nest their eggs or use it as food. The risks these treated woods pose for humans are also low.
Building your log cabin with wood that has been coated with chemicals or materials to reduce moisture retention is also crucial to warding off damp wood termites. Mix this with borate treatment and you have a combination that can provide protection from both damp and dry wood termites. Always remember to choose lumbar that is of high quality. As much as this might be a strain on budget, it can make the difference between a long lasting log home and one that is quickly eaten away by termites.
When building your wooden home, communicate constantly with your contractor. Check that there are no wooden scraps and tree stumps in and near your home foundation. These can pose a risk when they decompose and termites will be attracted to nesting there. Prevention is better than cure. And is most importantly in a situation to ward off these creepy crawlies.
Wooden parts within your log cabin are also targets for termites. Use termite shields (small metallic pieces) that will shut off termites from these wooden portions. The most common parts are usually the sill plates.
The above are some of the basic things any prospective log cabin owners should look out for when building their homes with a plan to prevent termite damage. There are many other areas to take note of, but these are the first and foremost more important points. Take care of them, and you will be on your way to preventing termites from chewing away your dream log cabin home.
Termite Pest Control – Why You Should Not Wait
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When you have a termite situation in your home, it would no doubt leave you with a bad headache. These little bugs can cause huge problems and the end result can very often be ugly. Termites can practically chew your house down if you do not treat the problem with some pest control early and fast.
What are the kinds of termites that you should know and are commonly the ones causing problems for people? You have the damp wood termites which are usually found in the northwest regions where wood is normally wet in nature. Then there are the dry wood termites which prefer non-temperate regions and therefore mostly in the tropics. Finally, the next most common are the subterranean termites which are incidentally the toughest to control and exterminate due to their hardy nature and are everywhere.
How do you determine if you have a termite problem, other than calling a pest control company to perform a check? If you notice holes in your wooden furniture and housing parts, that is a surefire sign that the situation exists in your home. Rather than wait, hurry and contact a pest control company. They will give a definitive answer and provide extermination services on the spot if required. Do not worry about the costs of pest control. They are usually relatively cheap and in the long run, it is better to spend to rid you of termites, than to spend thousands more on destroyed furniture and housing because of an untreated pest problem.
When the termite pest control company is performing the checks on your home, make sure to find out what type of termites is plaguing your home, and what treatment they will be carrying out. It is not enough to kill the bugs that are visible. The best solution is to find the colony and exterminate it. Request the pest control company to seek out the nest and destroy the eggs. This will prevent them from returning and re-infestation. Also ensure that a period of regular checks can be carried out by the company to guarantee the problem does not return.
Termites can be a frustrating and destructive problem, but it is certainly treatable and preventable. If you spot termite damage, do not let the situation get drawn out. Find a pest control company immediately for a fast assessment and treatment. The money spent will be well worth your time when you become termite free.
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