Lawn & Garden Termite Prevention

Tips to Prevent Termites Outdoors

Fortunately, preventing termites in the garden is possible. It involves getting rid of the things that are attracting termites, which usually includes excess moisture or decaying or rotten wood.

Here’s a quick checklist of ways to discourage termites in your backyard:

1. Remove rotten tree roots, dead trees, decaying logs, or anything else that remotely resembles a delicious termite snack. 
2. Watch out for firewood piles. People often overlook their firewood pile because they go through it quickly, but you may be surprised. Do not allow piles of firewood to touch the soil in your yard. Store them several inches above the ground and away from your home.
3. Frequently check areas that are prone to moisture. Termites will seek these areas out. If you experience moisture or drainage issues, be sure to promptly fix them.
4. Work with a professional. If the termites don’t go away with store-bought treatments or you want to streamline the process, our professional termite control experts are here to help.

Getting Rid of Termites Outdoors

Termites in your yard are a big deal because they’re a hop, skip, and jump away from termites in your house. And while there are a number of store-bought treatments available – including “all natural” treatments like orange oil, cardboard traps, diatomaceous earth, nematodes, boric acid, and more – if you already have an infestation, your best choice will always be an experienced termite exterminator.

To learn more about keeping termites away from your home and backyard in Atlanta, GA, give Inspect-All Pest Services a call today.