Dedant Building and Pest

At Dedant, we make no secret of the dangers of termites . Given the dangers of these pests, we are sharing our DIY tips for keeping out termites. 1)     Fix leaky plumbing and gutters Termites rely on moist soil to survive and thrive. A leaky pipe can cause water to pool up under and around your house. Termites build colonies in the moist soil near your house and then begin to eat the wooden fixtures of your homes. Get a plumber to ensure your pipes do not leak. Even if you’re not a handyman yourself, keeping your gutters clean and free of leaves will also prevent moisture from building up. This will also stop mould from occurring. 2)     Store excess wood away from your property If you have a building project involving wood, it is not unusual to have excess planks of wood lying around afterward. Do not leave piles of wood near your house. Termites will seek these out and then move from the woodpile to the external walls of your home. Store your e...

A termite inspection and treatment can cost hundreds of dollars which might tempt you to do it yourself. But it’s worth asking – are DIY Termite Inspections and Treatment a good idea? In this blog, we examine that very question to give you an answer. A DIY inspection is harder than it looks Termites are surprisingly very difficult to spot. Pest inspectors require significant training and experience in order to effectively spot termites. Many building and pest inspectors will have had years of experience in other fields such as construction before they ever inspect a house for termites. This is because termites are experts at entering wooden structures unseen. They burrow into the wooden frames of your home and can go undetected for months. A simple visual inspection by the untrained eye may not be enough to spot them. This is especially true for termite barriers. A trained inspector knows what an ineffective barrier looks like, while a layperson may not. Proper equipment is very expens...

 Many homeowners understand the dangers of termites, but few know how to get termite protection for their properties. In this blog, we will examine DIY and professional solutions that you can use to protect your home from termites. DIY Termite Protection You can use DIY termite prevention methods around your property to ensure that your home is well protected against termites. Being proactive and taking these steps yourself is a great way to prevent termite infestations before they happen. Keep wood away from the ground It is no secret that termites feed on wood. But they also eat cardboard, paper and other substances that have cellulose. If your home has wooden posts or other structures that go into the ground, termites will eat away at the inside and create tunnels into your home. When building or renovating your home, make sure no wood is touching the ground. Even wood that's not attached to your dwelling can be a hazard. For example, piles of timber laying on the ground c...