Swarming ants
versus Swarming termites: Swarming ants are termites
are often confused, this picture shows the difference:
Don't affix wooden trellises to exterior
walls.
Keep mulch, wood debris, scrap lumber, sawdust,
and firewood away from your home. If you do
keep firewood outside your house during the
winter, keep it raised off the ground.
Trim all shrubs, bushes and other dense greenery
away from the foundation
of your home. Move mulch away from the foundation
as well.
Don't bury wood debris near your home.
Remove infested trees and stumps.
Repair leaking faucets and water lines, both
indoors and outdoors.
Fix leaky roofs and gutters.
Don't allow leaves to accumulate in gutters
and drains.
Grade soil so that water (including air conditioning
condensate) runs away from foundations.
Ventilate crawl spaces and attics to reduce
humidity.
Cover at least 90% of the soil in crawl spaces
with plastic sheeting.
Ideally, wood siding, stucco, and foam board
should be at least six inches away from the
ground.
Seal all cracks and holes in your home's
foundation, which may provide a handy
access point for termites.
