Tip of the Day: Protect Your Home from Termites
Advice on beating the bugs this spring.
May 11, 2010— -- Termites love food and moisture, so keep any mulch in your yard at least six inches away from your home's foundation. Keep plants and firewood several feet away.
Check out these additional tips to help you keep your home pest-free:
Every year, termites do $2 billion worth of damage to homes. For advice on how to keep termites out and get rid of them if you have them, CLICK HERE.
There are many other do-it-yourself remedies for pests. For example, mint is a tried-and-true natural repellent to mice and other rodents. You can saturate a rag with peppermint oil and stuff it into whatever opening the mice are crawling through. It can also be sprayed around door frames. Mint leaves planted around doors can deter pests from ever entering the house. CLICK HERE for more on DIY pest control and other do-it-yourself home repairs.
Not sure what to do if you find rats at your residence? CLICK HERE to find out.