Where Do Termites Come From?

• Termites come from soil. They feed on cellulose, an energy-rich plant fiber, so they travel through the ground in search of this food.
  
  

Causes of Termite Infestation

• When termites encounter a house's foundation, they eat the foundation's wood and enter the home. Houses that sit directly on high amounts of soil are the most vulnerable to termite infestation.
  
  

How to Know If Your House Has Termites

• A classic sign of termite infestation is timber destruction. Termites eat timber because it contains high amounts of cellulose.
  
  

How to Get Rid of Termites

• Only a pest control worker can get rid of termites because termite extermination involves large amounts of chemicals. Contact a pest control company that uses environmentally-friendly products so you don't inhale harmful chemicals.
  
  

How to Prevent Termite Infestation

• Firstly, remove dead trees and plants around your home. You should also grade soil away from your home's foundation. Redirect rain flow away from your foundation by maintaining your gutters and downspouts.