Termites are small, destructive wood-boring insects that tunnel through wood and the roots of plants. Each March, termites swarm from the wooded areas where they live and begin to travel toward houses searching for shelter. Termites are among the most destructive insects globally, and they have caused trillions of dollars in damage to homes and businesses. There are over 1,200 species of termite in Australia. As a result, termites can be attracted to your home. Termites are also a significant cause of wood rot and other structural damage to be a significant pest.
Woodpiles
Woodpiles can be a source of termite infestation, yet they can also be a way to keep the pests out. Termites are attracted to dry and knotted wood, and they like to create tunnels in dry and brittle wood. A woodpile helps to dry wood out, making it less attractive to termites. It also creates a barrier that termites can’t easily cross. The piles are usually made of wood and are usually found in your garage, basements, or attic. They work because the wood is damp, so the water’s film prevents the termites from crawling away.
Tree Limbs And Leaves
Tree limbs and leaves are a significant source of food for termites. Tree limbs, tree leaves, wood, wooden boards, lumber, and other such materials are all potential homes for termites. Tree limbs that connect to a tree trunk are the most common cause of damage done by termites to wood. In most cases, a damaged or even amputated limb is the reason a home infested. Trees and shrubs are natural home decorators that help cover up unsightly roofing materials and provide a habitat for the small wildlife that helps keep your home healthy and safe.
Mulch
Mulch is the common name for various types of organic matter that are a substrate for soil microorganisms. Mulch commonly contains leaves, grass clippings, rags, wood shavings, and shredded paper. It is added to the garden soil to improve the texture. Mulch is a waste product of various plants that can prevent termites from entering a home. It is environmentally friendly and is an alternative to spraying termite-killing chemicals. Mulch is a mixture of shredded hardwood spread over the soil of your yard, then watered. The idea is that when the shredded wood breaks down, it releases nutrients and soil-building elements back into the soil. Mulch can also absorb the heat from the sun, keep the soil cool, reduce evaporation, and mulch has become a trendy landscaping product for homeowners. Unfortunately, termites are easily attracted to mulch made from wood and other organic materials.
Dead Trees
Dead trees are a great source of food for some termites and a plentiful source of wood. Trees are one of the most important members of the environment. As a source of oxygen, food, drink, and shelter, they can make a massive impact on our quality of life. Termites are a significant part of the forest’s ecosystem as a whole, and a part of that ecosystem is the trees. Termites eat dead trees. If a tree is dead and lying on the ground, termites will eat it. They are the ones that do the chewing. They also eat whole trees, but they are not as commonly seen as dead trees since dead trees are easier to spot. Some of these dead trees are also known as “wood bodies.”
Excess Foliage
Excess Foliage is a common termite attraction. Excess Foliage is the term for the extra Foliage that grows on homes in the spring and summer. It can include trees, bushes, vines, and flowers. Excess Foliage can become a breeding ground for other pests such as carpenter ants and can cause water damage to the foundation. On the other hand, Foliage is good for the environment. Not only does it keep the air refresh, but it also plays a vital role in the life cycle of many insects. Different types of insects consider Foliage a food source, a place to reproduce, a nursery, and a shelter.
Conclusion
Termites are a type of small, social, wood-eating insects that cause structural damage to buildings. They are a massive problem in the United States, where they can seriously damage wood-framed buildings. Termites have always been a pest that threatens our homes and lives. They are the most destructive insects in the world, infesting buildings, forests.
