Can You Prevent Termites When Building a New Home?

How Do You Prevent Termites When Building?

In Atlanta, GA, the presence of subterranean termites means it’s a good idea to treat the soil when building a new property. Here are some other ways you can help prevent termites in your new build:

1. Treat the soil to form a chemical barrier that holds termites at bay
2. Use pressure-treated or termite-resistant wood. Many highly resinous woods are naturally termite-resistant.
3. Plan for proper drainage when building your home. By sloping the soil away from your foundation, you create a natural defense against termite activity.
4. If you’re going to have a crawl space, don’t let wood parts make contact with the soil.
5. Use galvanized steel or concrete to create firm barriers termites can’t permeate.
6. Plan for excellent ventilation to prevent excess moisture and humidity, which can attract termites.

Get Professional Help Preventing Termites in New Homes in Atlanta, GA

Termites are always a possibility in Atlanta, GA, so even if you’ve followed through with the best preventative treatments for your new home, make sure you check in a few years afterward and start getting regular termite inspections from licensed termite control experts.

We also recommend doing things to discourage termite activity including eliminating excess moisture, removing dead or rotting wood from near the home, keeping firewood away from the home, and being cautious of any wood contact with the ground. 

If you have any questions about termite prevention in Atlanta, GA or you’d like to schedule a termite inspection, call Inspect-All Pest Services today.