How to Avoid Termites in your Arizona home
In some areas of Arizona there is a saying: "you either have termites, had termites, or will someday get termites". Arizona homes are especially susceptible to subterranean termites, but there are ways to control and discourage the destructive pests. Here are a few tips!
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When purchasing an Arizona home, have a licensed pest inspector check out the home for termites, during your buyer's inspection period.
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If the home has termites, it does not mean you need to walk away from the purchase. Discuss with the termite expert the degree of damage, and what can be done to eliminate the termites. Normally the exterminator will guarantee the work for a specific time frame.
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Never stack wood next to your house.
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Keep an eighteen inch space between the outside of the house and the landscaping.
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Do not nail a wood lattice to your home, where a portion of the wood is in the dirt, and another section connected to your home. This will provide a roadway into your house.
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Your home should have a concrete foundation, as opposed to a wood foundation.
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Do not construct a planter next to your house, where your home serves as one wall of the planter, and dirt is piled against your house.
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Have your home regularly checked for termites.
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Avoid overwatering around the perimeter of your home, it will wash away any pesticides used to keep the termites away.
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Tips & Warnings
Older homes have less instances of termites, as the older pesticides used for treating the ground area are more potent than newer pesticides.
