Comments on: Formosan Termites: A Growing Threat http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/lawn-and-gardening/formosan-termites-a-growing-threat/ Expert Advice on Home Improvement Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:53:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: David http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/lawn-and-gardening/formosan-termites-a-growing-threat/#comment-24596 David Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:03:33 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/lawn-and-gardening/formosan-termites-a-growing-threat/#comment-24596 I have found a bunch of dead formosans in my attic. I think that thye are comign in during outside swarms through my ridge vents. I find no sign of damamge anywhere. How concerned should I be? What action should I take? I have found a bunch of dead formosans in my attic. I think that thye are comign in during outside swarms through my ridge vents.

I find no sign of damamge anywhere.

How concerned should I be? What action should I take?

]]> By: DIY: Attic and Basement Frequently Asked Questions - Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/lawn-and-gardening/formosan-termites-a-growing-threat/#comment-23594 DIY: Attic and Basement Frequently Asked Questions - Danny Lipford Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:07:41 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/lawn-and-gardening/formosan-termites-a-growing-threat/#comment-23594 [...] Mold and termites can be a problem under homes, particularly in warm humid climates. Since both need water to thrive, start by checking for any plumbing leaks, condensation from ductwork, or rainwater seepage. Cover the crawlspace with sheets of 6 mil black plastic, overlapping them a foot and taping all seams. Run the plastic up the sides of the foundation walls with holes cut for the outside vents. Use a flashlight to inspect the joists and the subfloor periodically for signs of mold. Check the piers and foundation walls for mud tunnels make by termites. For more information, see our articles How to Prevent and Remove Mold, and Formosan Termites. [...] [...] Mold and termites can be a problem under homes, particularly in warm humid climates. Since both need water to thrive, start by checking for any plumbing leaks, condensation from ductwork, or rainwater seepage. Cover the crawlspace with sheets of 6 mil black plastic, overlapping them a foot and taping all seams. Run the plastic up the sides of the foundation walls with holes cut for the outside vents. Use a flashlight to inspect the joists and the subfloor periodically for signs of mold. Check the piers and foundation walls for mud tunnels make by termites. For more information, see our articles How to Prevent and Remove Mold, and Formosan Termites. [...]

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