Are termites common in Texas? Termites are an increasing problem in Texas, especially in areas like Houston that feature humidity and moisture. Texas arguably has one of the highest concentration of termites in the country. It puts all of our homes at risk for a termite infestation.
Are Termites Harmful?
Termites are known to build and thrive in colony structures featuring reproducing termites, workers, and “soldiers.” Termite nests are built underground, and worker termites are always out searching for food sources, like cellulose (found in wood, leaves, and soil). Termite colonies may grow to house up to thousands of termites, while forming multiple satellite colonies nearby.
In their search for food, termites may enter your home through small cracks, crevices, and other holes in the foundation or outside walls. Once they are inside, they will head under floors and walls as they locate wood to feed on. These uninvited invaders will continue feeding through the structural wood of your home, especially any wood that has sustained water damage.
The worker termites will continue feeding on the wood in your home and traveling back and forth through the tunnels they build, to get food to their colonies. Your home may end up becoming one of the termites’ satellite colonies as they expand their presence, inflicting all kinds of wood and structural damage to your home as they go.
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Tips to Prevent Termites
Prevention is always the best solution for any pest problem, especially when it comes to termites. You want to make your home as unattractive to these pests as you can. Here are some suggestions:
- Keep mulch at least a couple of feet away from the side of your home.
- Keep vegetation trimmed at least 6 to 12 inches from your home.
- Firewood should be stored at least twenty feet from your home.
- Keep your lawn well trimmed.
- Keep leaf debris, trash, and other clutter off your lawn.
- Remove dead trees and tree stumps.
- Clear out your rain gutters to allow for drainage.
- Repair leaky pipes indoors and outdoors.
Termites are a problem that you never want to have to deal with! Preventive measures can do a lot to help you keep termites off your Porter, TX property, but sometimes the problem can get way out of hand, leading to expensive repairs. Call us today! Our pest control experts have the experience and know-how to get rid of your termite problems for good.
