1. Introduction to termite infestation

Termites are dangerous pests that can destroy your beautiful house in no time. Termites in home can be a nightmare for any house owner. Termites are tiny pests that are capable enough to ruin your expensive furniture, your hard-earned certificates and whatnot.

First, you have to understand what are the things that attract termites. Termites are mainly gets attracted towards moist & damp areas like –

• Moist bathroom gates
• Damp or rotten wood pile
• Dead trees stumps
• Clogged drains
• Construction joins
• Mulch & Garden

But by a routine check, you can prohibit the entry of this pest. The initial symptoms are – mud tubes in surroundings, stuck windows and doors, damaged under paint or wallpaper, termite swarmers & Discarded wings, Termite dropping etc.

2. Get rid of termites through routine maintenance

If you want to save your home from these pests there is only one option: “ROUTINE MAINTENANCE”.

a. Check the termite entering areas

Termites can enter your house by making mud tubes at or below the ground level, and these mud tubes can go several feet above the ground level. So, you should always keep an eye on these tubes.

b. Avoid moisture

Termites like moist places to build their colonies. Always check if there is any dampness in your roof, walls, bathroom doors, gutters, and air conditioners. Keeping your home dry and leak-free can prevent the presence of termites.

c. Don’t keep wood piles near your house

Damp rotten wood piles, firewood stacks or tree stumps near your house, deck, crawl space, or porch can be starting points for termite infestations. Any wood that does not look healthy should be separated and examined properly. If you find any termite infestation call the home pest control services providers ASAP.

d. Choose the right materials

Termites are attracted towards cellulose present in the wood. It is always advisable to choose the building material wisely. Rubber, gravel, and mulch made without wood are some of the good choices. If possible, avoid wood chips and wood-containing mulch as they are a good food source for termites.

e. Keep the drainage system up to date

One should never avoid the drainage system in their house. Without proper maintenance pipes and gutters can accumulate wood pieces and create damp environments. It is the perfect environment for termites to create their colonies.

f. Schedule routine termite inspections

As a human body needs a regular medical checkup the same way your house also needs routine termite inspection by professional termite and pest control companies in Kerala. If you notice any signs of termite activity, request a termite inspection. 

3. How to do maintenance?

There are several ways by which you can keep your house termites free. Some points are listed below-

• Inspection from a professional – One of the safest & best ways to do a routine inspection is to take help from professional termite pest control service providers in Kerala. 
• Keep your furniture safe from moisture – Moisture is the enemy of wooden furniture, make sure that your furniture is not exposed to any type of moisture. 
• Don’t keep unnecessary wooden items – Remove unneeded wooden things from your home as they are breeding grounds for termites.

4. Why choose DFM Greenland India

DFM is a 20-year-old termite and pest control company in Kerala. They are available at multiple locations in Kerala like – Kottayam, Idukki, Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, and Thrissur. 

DFM provides the best termite prevention treatment in Kerala. They are one the best service provider because –

1. Their anti-termite treatment for wood shows immediate results. 
2. The services are highly affordable & 100% satisfactory
3. The products which they use are specially imported from Germany. DFM uses odourless & eco-friendly chemicals which makes it safe for kids & pets.
4. DFM has a team of well-experienced professionals who makes termite pest control treatment easy & without any damage to your property.