Some homeowners may engage in an endless struggle against termite infestations without knowing that they are responsible for habits that encourage the pests to invade their homes. This article discusses some of the things that encourage termites to invade a home.
Improper Woodpile Storage
You could be unwittingly inviting termites into your home because of the way you store wood on your property. Do you pile the wood against an exterior wall?…
If your home is infested with cockroaches, you may only see them now and again. Cockroaches will tend to hide during the day. During the night, they will move about with speed and dart from place to place, making them hard to track. Because cockroaches breed at an incredible rate, laying traps to kill the odd cockroach here and there isn’t an efficient way of combating the problem. In order to turn your home into a cockroach free-zone, you will need to locate the main nest.…
Having a good supply of firewood in your home is a great way to stay warm during the cold season and enjoy a barbeque night out around the bonfire. Unfortunately, wood piles attract all manners of unwanted pests including mice and rats. While rodents living outside your house may seem harmless, the urine and droppings they leave on your firewood can transfer serious diseases to human beings. If the pile of wood is too close to your house, you can be sure the rats will find their way to your house because they are sneaky and fast.…
