Termites are the silent home killer

If left untreated, termites will silently destroy the wood structure of your home, causing expensive, hard-to-repair damage. Estimates put property damage caused by these destructive insects at over five billion dollars annually. We don’t want you to be part of those statistics! Early identification and treatment of an infestation will save you valuable time and money.

Signs of a termite infestation
Here are a few signs of a potential termite problem that you’ll want to be on the lookout for:

• Piles of discarded wings near doors or windows.
• Mud tubes about the diameter of pencil on your exterior walls or on the ground heading toward your home
• Paint that appears blistered or splintered
• Soft wood in the home that has a hollow sound when tapped
• Painting on the walls of your home that is starting to appear splintered or blistered

If you see any of these signs, now is the time to contact Ambassador Pest for a free inspection. The sooner you act, the less damage termites will have a chance to inflict.
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Tips for avoiding a termite infestation
The old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure couldn’t be more true than it is in the case of termites. If you’re not dealing with an infestation, great! Keep it that way with these tips:

• Keep your gutter and down-spouts clean to protect your home’s foundation
• Keep untreated wood piles as far from your house as possible
• Make sure that your plants, ground covers and debris at least three to four feet away your home’s foundation
• Never allow untreated wood to directly have contact on soil or concrete
• Routinely examine splits or cracks in concrete slabs, especially in spring and late summer
• Inspect your home during early spring and late summer

If you have any questions of would like to schedule a free home inspection, call Ambassador Pest Management today at 866-632-0088. With over 25 years serving the Palm Beaches and Martin county and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, our certified technicians will help keep you and your home safe from termites and other pests.