It goes without saying that termites are more than just a nuisance. Termites infect approximately 600,000 homes and cause up to $5 billion worth of damage each year. Pro Staff, the experts in termite inspection Des Moines, can help protect your home from these incredibly destructive pests.
Risk Factors
There are multiple factors that can put your home at risk for termites. By eliminating risk factors, such as moisture and cracks, you can help deter termites from your home.
Cracks
Any crack or crevice in your home’s foundation is a “Welcome In!” sign to a termite. Fill any cracks with caulk or spray foam.
Moisture
When moisture is too close to the foundation, the wood on your home becomes an appetizing treat. Eliminate any water within two feet of the foundation. Check that gutters are clear and discharge an appropriate distance from your home, and set up sprinklers as far away from your home as possible.
Thin or Short Slab
To prevent termites, it’s best to have clearance between the top of the soil that surrounds your home and the top of the slab your house sits on. If the slab is too thin, cracks can form which allows termites easy access to your home’s foundation.
Wood
Any extra wood, such as mulching, that sits too close to the foundation of your home invites termites inside. Eliminate any unnecessary wood, and switch to a pest-repelling mulch.
How We Can Help
We guarantee 100 percent control of subterranean termites. To tackle these pests, we use Termidor, a commercial-grade termiticide only available to a select group of premier pest control companies. Once sprayed on the exterior perimeter of your house or along your foundation walls, Termidor creates a barrier in the soil that will kill termites on contact.
When it comes to keeping your home safe from termites, trust Pro Staff, the experts in termite inspection Des Moines. Give us a call at (515) 279-7278 or contact us online for your no cost, no obligation, in-home estimate. When it comes to termite protection, you won’t find a better value than us.