The warm weather brings more than sunshine and spring flowers. Termite swarms can begin their cycle in March, leading to a pest issue that no one wants. To avoid termite damage and be prepared for any swarms, the Cincinnati area’s termite control experts at Select Pest Control in Hebron, KY, explain what termite swarms are and how to be ready for them this season.

Swarmers are winged adult termites that fly to find their own colonies. Most swarms begin in a nest most likely found in your yard, usually near old stumps or yard debris. Typically seen during the day, a termite swarm is an early sign that termites are coming. If these flying termites are already inside, you probably have an infestation under or inside your home.

Here are three ways to prepare your home for termite swarms and begin termite control procedures:

• Control Moisture: Termites need a water source to survive. Controlling the moisture inside and outside your home can help with termite control. Make sure gutters and downspouts are working properly and moving water away from your home. Check for any leaks, make repairs, and don’t forget to check crawl spaces for proper ventilation. Also, clean up brush in the garden that contains moisture that will attract termites.
• Eliminate Food Source: Termites love wood, especially your wooden structures in and around your home. Old stumps, rotting trees, or fallen limbs attract colonies. Remove any rotting or fallen tree debris, and choose mulch that isn’t made from wood chips for areas near your foundation.
• Call the Experts: It’s always best to call termite control experts to prepare your property. These professionals will inspect your home and offer preventive solutions to keep termite infestations from starting. They will also offer treatment plans that will protect your property from further termite issues and damage.

Serving the Greater Cincinnati area, Select Pest Control offers reliable termite control services. The team brings more than 30 years of experience to every job, eliminating pests and offering residential and commercial clients preventive measures to keep the pests away. To learn more about their termite control and other pest control services, visit their website or call (513) 352-0080.