It is natural for you to want to live in the best house in the best neighborhood.
The large and beautiful garden surrounding it is simply a must.
This is a really perfect picture as long as you do not have termites to literally ruin your life.
A colony might invade your home.
So, here are some simple rules to follow in order not to be trapped by these insects.
Firstly, before buying a house it is reasonable to have a check performed by professionals in order to determine the presence of these insects.
It is a good idea to get informed of whether the wooden parts of the building have been treated with sodium borate solution (popularly known as borate).
This chemical is harmless for humans and animals and is effective in protecting the house.
It will help in getting rid of termites automatically.
If you are constructing your future home, make sure all wooden parts used in the construction are treated with borate.
There are also a few simple rules you can keep to protect the building from the potential insect invasion.
Make sure your house does not have cracks.
Reduce the moisture around it.
Do not keep any wood debris or structures in your yard unless the latter are well protected with borate.
Plant trees that these insects do not like eating.
If the area is known to have a lot of colonies, surround your home with sand barriers that the insects cannot get through.
After you have already moved in, you can perform regular check ups for termites inside the house and in the garden.
If you are not confident enough you can rely on the service of insect inspectors.
If you encounter a colony do not try killing termites on your own and again turn to an experienced professional.