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For any property owner, termite can literally be a nightmare. This is due to the fact that they not only harm the structure of your house or building but also causes an immense amount of damage. The issue with termites are that they are difficult to detect and if found out that they are all over the place, it can be pretty difficult to manage and get over them. The best way to protect your property from such damages can only be done if termite termite pest control Adelaide Hills are undertaken.

However, before opting for commercial pest control Adelaide, you can also go for some of the DIY methods. Here is a list we have made for the dos and don’ts that should be considered to help you with the process.

Do

1. Avoid using wood next to the base of your structure whenever possible as termites easily feast on materials like wood so make sure you regularly remove all stumps, dead trees and roots. Don’t allow broken limbs or leaves to gather up near your house or this would lead the termites to grow.
2. Before attempting to remove the termite infestation, make sure you are removing all the possible root causes that are allowing the termite to enter. If this action wouldn’t be taken, it would be easy for the termites to keep moving on.
3. Fill and seal all the cracks that are visible on the exterior mainly around the windows, walls and doors once you have finished the treatment for termite management. This process will allow the new termites from getting in and causing a damage to your property.
4. the most important thing that needs to be done is to identify the termite species. Find out as to whether the termite infestation s caused by subterranean termites or dry wood as both of them require different treatments. Understanding the root cause allows you to take a step that pertains to it.

Don’t

1. Don’t think that a single treatment would be enough to deal with termite infestation. Once you have taken the measure to control the termite, make sure you are checking again in the upcoming weeks of the treatment to check the results.
2. It is important to make sure that there isn’t excess water around your house. Quickly repair any leaks, faucets, AC units and keep the sprinklers away from your house. Where there is much water, the growth of termites is mandatory.
3. don’t try to make yourself feel like an expert by conducting major treatments like placement drilling, barrier treatments and deep bating as these are things that should only be done by the professionals otherwise you could damage your property by it.