Not necessarily. In Arizona, termites abound in the soil wherever wood is to be found. Most yards, especially those in older, established neighborhoods, support termites. While termites are more abundant in some locations, chances are good that your yard has termites. Finding termites in a fence or woodpile, or in landscape timbers, does not necessarily mean that your home needs to be treated, but it should alert you to the presence of termites around your home.
Found Termites in Your Yard
Should you find termites in your yard; a few simple steps can help reduce your risk of becoming infested. First, familiarize yourself with what termites look like so that if you notice swarms of any unusual indoor insects, you will know whether your house should be inspected. Second, examine the foundation of your home to see whether mud shelter tubes are present that might indicate termite activity. Termite shelter tubes are hollow soil tunnels extending from the soil to your house, and provide runways for termites to travel between their underground nest and their food supply (your home). If you find any suspicious mud structures, leave at least part of the material in place for a professional termite inspector to examine. Finally, keep soil and debris, such as stacked wood, away from the foundation of your home. This reduces the chance of termite entry and makes it easier to inspect your home for termite signs.
Get Professional Termite Pest Control Help
If you suspect termites, it’s a good idea to have a termite pest control professional inspect your home. Termite inspections are often free, unless you need a formal report for use in a real estate transaction and how termites can effect your home value. If you are in Arizona and the Phoenix, AZ metro area contact our team of termite specialists at ACTION Termite & Pest Control.