It seems bizarre and paradoxical at the same time; just as to how such a tiny creature could ultimately have the capability to consume hundreds and thousands of tonnes’ worth of wood and its derivatives – and win over the entire human race that resides on the face of this planet!
Yes, termites have been in existence for as long as mankind can remember and have been notoriously infamous for solely being the major cause of destruction for not just individual objects such as furniture or an excessively damp wall partition, but also for entire houses (and legend has it, that even whole villages alike).
However, all hope is not lost when it comes to us home managers, for this persisting problem is always stringently persevered for solutions all the time by novices and experts together; read on to know just how you could get started too (and save up on valuable quotients of damage that correlate to increased bills and downtimes):
1) If it is within your financial means, try to seek the help of a professional, first and foremost: Most enterprises that cater to layering and insulation strategies for construction operations in relation to buildings conduct what is referred to as a damp survey, which is basically a comprehensive analysis of any probable routes of water leakage in and around the ceiling and walls of your home, along with conclusions that infer to customized measures of cure as well as prevention from this problematic issue.
2) If not, then observantly take a tour around the entire premises of your home, preferably with a fellow companion: This is for the prime purpose of spotting the eternally adored medium for our munching foes – damp walls, all on your own. Regions that have come under the influence of water via any means, be it due to an attached tank or good old raindrops shall be clearly visible as patches of discolorations ranging from black, khaki, purple to even green.
3) Take action! If the onset of termites has already occurred, then most commercially manufactured termite killers are your initial go-to option; check the aisle of your local convenience store.
All it then takes is a swipe or two for cleaning the affected area with a dry piece of cloth, and spraying generously till the entire region is covered with the anti-termite solution.
If ever you’re fortunate enough to not witness even a single streak of termite pathways as of yet, then prevention is always better than cure – try spritzing some wood preservative and turning a quality dehumidifier on, and you’re safe to move on with life!
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