The Most Effective Way To Protect Your Streator Property From Termites

Subterranean termites are insects that live in the ground. These insects tunnel long distances underneath the ground and can enter your yard from a property adjacent to yours. In your yard, these insects will search for sources of food. You are probably aware that a primary food source for termites is wood. But you may not know the extent of their desire to find and consume wood. Termite workers never sleep. They can slow down and become dormant, due to cold temperatures or some other undesirable condition, but during the warm months, they never slow down. Termite workers feed on wood and share their fluids with other termites in their colony. The more food the workers provide, the more offspring a queen will produce. The only limit to their ability to grow their colonies and damage your home is available food sources. One way you can protect your home is to make it harder for termites to find food. That is where we are going to start our discussion today.

Remove Food Sources

You can protect your Streator property from termite damage by reducing food sources, but you would be amazed at how many things termites can feed on. We could give a long list of examples, but here are a few that will give you an idea of what you're up against.

Termites can feed on stumps, logs, trees with heart rot, and other natural sources of wood in your yard.

Termites can break down dead leaves.

Termites feed on wood that is buried in the ground, or sitting on top of the ground.

Termites feed on the wooden posts of fences and exterior structures.

Termites can eat any objects that have cellulose, such as clothing, cardboard, and some vegetables. They've been found feeding on stacked boxes and clothing stored in garages.

Termites can eat the wood of your home. While they prefer wood that has been softened and decayed by water, they're also able to feed on sound timbers.

It can be difficult to get rid of all their food sources, but reducing food can have an impact. Inspect your yard and consider any objects that could be a source of food for termites. Eliminate wood-to-soil contact, especially around your home. Keep your yard free of organic materials such as leaves and sticks.