Termites

Though termites do best in warm, humid weather conditions, termites are active in Connecticut and have adapted to our hot summers and cooler winters. The most common species of termite in our area is the subterranean termite. These termites nest underground and travel through the soil back and forth from their nest to their found food source. During our area's cold months, they survive by tunneling deeper into the ground, and our homes provide them with warmth and access to food. To protect your Norwalk home from termites, we recommend being proactive with termite prevention rather than risking the costly damage that can occur with an infestation. 

Termites are unwanted pests because of the damage they can cause within our homes, which becomes extensive and quite costly to repair over time. These insects feed on cellulose found in wood and other materials. Subterranean termites have high moisture needs and are attracted to properties that provide plenty of decaying or water-damaged wood. Termites often wind up in our homes after accidentally finding their way inside while out foraging for food. Cracks in the foundation or pieces of wood making contact with the ground are their most common entry points. Once inside, they travel through floors and behind walls searching for a suitable food source. Structural wood located near windows, doors, leaking pipes, sinks, or tubs is commonly damaged by water and provides termites with the wood they like to eat.

To help make your Norwalk property and home less attractive to these destructive pests, we want to provide you with a list of our most effective prevention tips.

• Make sure gutters and downspouts are working correctly to direct water away from the roof and walls of your house.
• Repair leaky pipes and fixtures in your home. 
• Replace water-damaged structural wood.
• Fix any cracks you discover in your foundation.
• Limit as much soil to wood contact on your property as possible. 
• Use dehumidifiers in the basement to keep it from retaining moisture.
• Make sure crawl spaces, kitchens, and bathrooms are well ventilated.
• Reach out to Insecta X for help with eliminating wood-destroying pests from your home.