Lake Havasu City Arizona Termites,
Termite Control and Protection

Termite Inspections
to Control Damage
from Subterranean Termites

Don't let termites eat
away at your home's equity!

     In Arizona we have a saying: you either have termites, had termites, or are going to get termites.   Lake Havasu City’s wood framed buildings are especially susceptible to the damage caused by subterranean termites.  People new to our area often do not understand that certain landscaping designs that were popular in their home state, can be welcoming to termites and deadly to the health of their Havasu home. It is important to recognize the definite don’ts when landscaping and decorating the perimeter of your home to prevent termites.

New Construction
Pre-Treating
       During new construction the ground of the building site will be chemically treated, to help protect the structure from termites.  Older structures (mid 1980’s and older), often have more protection from termites, as they were sprayed with a pesticide that tends to stay in the ground for a longer period.  After time, water can wash away the pesticide (and the termite protection), especially in newer construction.

Landscaping to
Prevent Termites
       Some pest control experts recommend an 18 inch space between the outside of the house and the landscaping. You should not plant any bushes next to the building, as the watering of plants will wash away your protection, and make the area vulnerable to termites.  Wood trellises (or any wood), should not be placed against your house.  If you were to install a trellis for your plants, and secured the structure to the outside of the house, while planting the base of the trellis into the ground, you are providing a highway for the termites to enter your home. Never stack termite food -  wood or lumber - next to the building.  The wood trellis may look pretty in a picture, but you want your property to be the picture of health!

       Another definite don’t are those planters using the outside wall of the house as the interior wall of an outside planter. Piling this soil up against the outside wall of the house will make you a gracious host to the termite, (not to mention, the mold and rotted wood that will be caused by the watering of the planter).




Dry-Wood Termites
      Subterranean termites are not the only termites in our area, we also have dry-wood termites, which thrive in dry areas. 
       Don’t let the threat of termites scare you away from purchasing a Havasu home, with the proper inspections and treatment, your home can safely withstand the menacing termite.  First, when purchasing a house, hire a licensed pest inspector.  If the house does have termites, the inspector should be able to tell you if the damage is too extensive or if the home is simply in need of treatment. In most cases, the exterminator can control the problem.
       If you need more information on termite control, contact one of the licensed pest control companies in our area.