A fireplace can bring so much warmth to your home. Before you fire up the fireplace, it is important to make sure that termites have not hitchhiked their way into your house on a piece of wood. Below are some firewood tips that can help prevent termite infestations.
Keep Firewood Away From Your House
One common mistake homeowners make is storing firewood right outside of the house. While this may make it more convenient to grab firewood for the fireplace, it could potentially bring termites closer to your home. To avoid this, be sure to store your firewood far away from your house.
Do Not Store Firewood On The Ground
It is never a good idea to store firewood on the ground. Having some airflow underneath the wood will ensure a dryer environment, and thus be less appealing to pests. To err on the side of caution, remember to store your firewood on bricks or a concrete surface.
Inspect Firewood For Termites
The last thing you want to do is bring termites directly into your humble abode. Unfortunately, that is exactly what can happen when homeowners do not check pieces of firewood for termites. It is imperative for homeowners to inspect the wood for termites prior to bringing it indoors.
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