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Subterranean termites live in colonies underground. The workers travel up top side to find wood cellulose to feed the colony.Termites are blind and don't know what wood to eat. They just search until they bump into wood and then they feed on it and take it back to feed the colony. If a termite worker finds wood in your house they will continue to feed off of it until the wood is gone , causing millions of dollars of damage to homes every year. Traditionally, there are two ways exterminators remove termites - Vikane gas, which requires you to vacate your home as it will be tented and pumped full of toxic gas and termidor, a bait that is shared by the community. Termidor is typically used to treat subterranean pests.

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Termites exist as part of our eco system. Termites eat materials containing cellulose ie. wood, paper etc.

Termites attack structures containing cellulose materials because they can gain entry.

To prevent entry, a termite treatment with registered products and installed by a licenced and reputable technician is the best way of solving or preventing this problem.

Other factors such as moisture and areas of minimal disturbance can also be contributing factors but not always required.

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    • Termites are attracted to areas where moisture accumulates in and around your home, including damp basements, laundry rooms, bathrooms and leaky foundation walls.

    Wood
    • Termites will eat any kind of wood--mulch, rotting wood, new wood, painted wood and treated wood. They will even eat wallpaper and shelf paper.

      Foliage

    • Untreated trees, plants and foliage around your home may attract termites. Keep foliage and wood mulch at least 28 inches from your home's foundation to make entry more difficult for termites and other destructive pests.

    Air
    • Stagnant, moist air in your home provides the perfect breeding ground for termites, so keeping the air circulating and dry is essential if you wish to avoid them. Put electric fans in areas that attract moisture, empty flower pots and other pools of standing water, and ventilate areas that remain consistently moist, such as the bathroom, laundry room, attic and basement.

    Renovation
    • Scrap lumber from a home renovation stored near your home may be infested with termites and should be burned to ensure that your home does not become reinfested.

    Earth
    • If any portion of your home is in direct contact with the soil or plant material in your yard, you may be giving easy access to termites. Again, keep all foliage, soil and mulching at least 28 inches from your home's foundation.

    Mulch
    • Wood mulch is attractive to termites. Use mulch sparingly around the foundation of your home, and be sure to choose mulch types that are less likely to attract pests, such as rubber mulch or treated cedar.

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Because termites destroy structures.

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