Arizona Pest Control
Arizona Pest Control Company has received reports that termites have already started swarming in Tucson, Arizona. According to GM Bruce Tennenbaum, “Tucson has received a lot of termite activity recently. This can be attributed to the rainfall among other influential factors. I urge all home owners to get a regular inspection from certified professionals to assure full protection of your home.”
Experts at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and Arizona Pest Control Company (http://www.AZpest.com) propose several tips to avoid termite infestations:
• As most termites are attracted to moisture, avoid water accumulation near your home’s foundation. Divert water away with properly functioning downspouts, gutters and splash blocks.
• Quickly repair house damage from a leaky roof or window as termites can thrive in this moisture.
• Never bury wood scraps or waste lumber in the yard, especially near the building. Remove old tree stumps and roots around and beneath the building.
• Most importantly, eliminate any wood contact with the soil. Maintaining a 1-inch gap between the soil and wood portions of the building is ideal.
Recognizing the destruction termites can cause, it is important to be aware of infestation warning signs:
• Swarming of winged forms in the fall and spring – termites can easily be confused with flying ants.
• Evidence of mud tunneling in, over and under wood structures
• Wooden structures exhibit darkening or blistering
• Damaged wood becomes extremely thin and can be easily punctured by a knife or a screwdriver
“As termites are known to cause over $5 billion dollars in damage each year, virtually all experts recommend calling a pest professional to protect one of your most important investments, your home, from termite infestation,”
Professionals offer the specialized skills necessary to rid a home of termite infestation:
For further information, visit pestworld.org and http://www.azpest.com/
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