Preventing Termite Damage: A Proactive Approach for Commercial Facilities
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We see you working hard to keep your business thriving in the market, but did you know that termites could be eating away all your profits? Quite literally?
If this comes as a surprise, you might also be surprised to learn that termites are responsible for over $5 billion in property damage—annually. These undetectable, destructive pests are dedicated to compromising your building’s structural integrity.
Are they just a nuisance? Nope, they’re more of a liability.
However, you don’t have to panic (yet); there’s still time to protect your investment (and your profits). How? Schedule regular pest inspections and spot termite activity before it worsens. Not only this, but you can also install a termite barrier system around your property – one of the effective ways to reduce the chances of getting your commercial property infested. Also, you can use baiting systems and chemical soil treatments. All of these are quite effective for handling termite damage, depending on the circumstances.
Handling termite damage is all about understanding the threat and taking effective mitigating steps. In this blog, we will walk you through exactly that. So, without further ado, let’s start.
If you want to protect your property from termite damage and your head from unwanted headaches, it’s important to acknowledge the primary signs of termite damage. In fact, if you have ever wondered what termite damage looks like, you will also find an answer to that question here.
Termite damage often looks like mud tubes on walls, discarded wings, and hollow-sounding wood. If you have been noticing at least one of these around you, it’s time to take prompt action and prevent your property from further damage, even though, at this point, we still don’t know how much damage must be done by these unseen intruders.
Mud tubes are the means of transportation for termites. They construct these narrow tunnels from saliva and soil to maintain a humid environment while traveling. You might find these tubes near your property’s foundation, along walls, doors, and other structural elements. It’d be fair to say that if you have identified mud tubes, you don’t need to look for more signs of termite activity, as the pests use them to travel between their underground colonies and their food sources, which are typically wooden structures within your property.
Termites are not only eating away your profits, but they’re also eating wood from the inside out – leaving the wood’s surface intact while it is extensively damaged from within. What deceiving creatures are these pests! When you tap on the wood, you might hear a hollow or papery sound because the inner structure has been eaten away. This clearly indicates that the wood has been compromised and won’t last long.
Have you heard about Locard’s Exchange Principle? Nope. It was an idea proposed by Dr. Edmond Locard and is often summarized as: “Every contact leaves a trace.” Termites also leave traces, like discarded wings. Reproductive termites or swarmers shed their wings, and if you find these within your property, it is an obvious sign that termites are active.
To avoid unwanted nuisances, it’s better to keep your property termite-free with effective prevention methods. However, you need to understand that termites thrive in moist and damp areas, so the first step of prevention is maintaining a dry environment within your property. We understand that it’s impossible to keep your property entirely dry, but you can do as much as possible.
Following are the three tactics you must consider when preventing termite infestation:
This is a highly recommended step. You may hire an experienced inspector to perform regular termite inspections. These inspectors have the right tools, training, and expertise to detect early signs of termite infestations.
The second step in termite prevention is using termite-resistant materials. Or you can apply a termiticide around your commercial property. This helps create a barrier that deters termites from entering the premises.
You can prevent your property from significant termite damage by keeping it clean. Start with disposing of waste properly and don’t leave food sources that might attract termites. However, if you own a property used for food processing or anything related to food, you shall be more cautious with that.
There’s no doubt that you will be giving your 200% to prevent termite damage, but it’s possible that the termites will still find their way to your property. But there is nothing to panic about for now; you can still take different effective treatment measures to handle the issue promptly.
First off, you can go with liquid soil treatments that can create a barrier to keep termites from entering your property. Besides this, you can also use baiting systems that involve placing bait stations all around your property to eliminate the entire termite colony.
If your property has been experiencing a serious infestation, then get it fumigated. It is the best way to get termites eradicated in all life stages.
However, whatever effective method you move forward with, it’s always crucial to hire a professional pest control company to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment and, most of all, your property’s safety.
Remember: Whatever treatment option you choose, make sure to keep the infestation’s severity, the property’s layout, and your budget in mind.
If you’re overwhelmed by the termite infestation, you’re not overreacting. It is understandable. However, you must know when is the right time to call for professional help.
Here are some of the instances when it’s ideal to take professional help:
Protecting your commercial property from termite damage is about safeguarding your investment and maintaining a safe and secure environment for your business operations. By recognizing the signs of termite activity early, you can take proactive steps to address the issue before it escalates. Regular termite inspections, barrier treatments, and maintaining good sanitation practices are essential preventive measures.
However, if your property already has an infestation, various treatment options are available, from liquid soil treatments to fumigation. However, consult professional pest control services to ensure effective and safe eradication. Remember, being vigilant and taking timely action can save you from extensive repairs and financial loss, ensuring your business thrives without the hidden threat of termite damage.
Don’t let termites damage your commercial property. At Elite Commercial Inspections, our expert termite inspection services detect and address infestations early. Schedule your termite inspection today to safeguard your investment.
Our Commercial inspectors have decades of experience and focus on the major systems inside the commercial properties. What makes working with us so unique is that we perform all types of inspections from plumbing to structural.
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