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Termite Control

A termite is a small, pale soft-bodied insect that lives in large colonies with several different castes. Termites are known to feed on wood and can be very destructive to trees and timber. The main type of termites are subterranean, and they live in the ground. The subterranean termites invade wood or any types of material that have cellulose.  You don’t want these type of insects invading your home and destroying it, it’s important to know how to properly protect your home.

Tips on How to Prevent Termite Access:

• Secure gaps around water and gas lines where termites could enter your home
• Eliminate excess moisture in your home in areas like the basement and crawlspace areas
• If you have firewood or spare construction materials, keep it raised and off the ground and away from your house
• Keep mulch away from the foundation of your home, mulch is a food and water source for termites.
• Another food source for a termite colony is dead wood, try to get rid of dead trees or stumps around your home

Call a pest control professional if you feel there is a termite problem invading your home. Contact Absolut Pest Control for termite and insect control at 978.388.4589 or fill out our contact form online!