After a long winter, spring is refreshing. It’s a time when the snowfall finally starts to end. The season brings about flowers and much warmer weather. But people have to realize that nice weather isn’t everything that arrives with spring. Pests start to emerge with the warmer weather. Termites come out in spring and homeowners need to know how to deal with them.
Scouts
When the warmer weather finally hits the area, termite scouts start to come out to look for places to establish new termite colonies. An important part of termite control in Nassau County is eliminating any scouts that end up on the property. Once a scout finds and area that is suitable for a colony, it’s only a matter of time before other termites come around. Scouts have wings and can resemble ants. Any insect that fits such a description should be immediately eliminated.
More On Termite Scouts
A homeowner must work to eliminate whatever it is that termite scouts are attracted to. Fortunately, what attracts termites is known. Moisture will attract them. That’s why it’s important to fix leaky faucets and any air conditioners that might be leaking. Using weather stripping helps to keep termites out of the home. Another important part of termite control in Nassau County is to keep water away from the foundation of the home. Functioning gutters work well when it comes to diverting water away from a home and keeping scouts away.
Control Tips
Working on termite control can seem like a full-time job. Homeowners have to monitor what the wood looks like on the outside of their homes. The exterior is usually the first place that termites will strike. A termite colony can last for years if the insects have a chance to establish it and have a good source of food. If firewood is being stored on the property, it should be kept at least six yards away from the home. It shouldn’t be allowed to stay stationary for too long or it can attract pests.
Browse our website to find out how to get help to prevent or eliminate termites. An expert can take all of the guesswork out of termite control.
