Did you finish your New Year’s resolution list? We hope you didn’t leave out one of the most crucial items: securing your home against termites!
As we close out the year and prepare for a fresh start, we often focus on personal goals, but home maintenance is just as vital. For homeowners in Aruba, securing your property against pests is a year-round priority, especially the persistent, destructive threat of termites.
To fully understand why this menace is far more dangerous than common nuisances, read: Termites vs. Other Pests: Why Termites Can Be More Destructive Than Visible Pests in Aruba
How to Protect Your Home From Termites?
Termites are truly the silent enemy; they eat 24/7, relentlessly and frequently undetected, and unfortunately, the cost of inaction is severe. Termite damage regularly requires expensive structural repairs. That’s why proactive prevention is your best defense.
But don’t panic! Professional Pest Control offers you our complete Aruba’s Termite Prevention Checklist, the essential first step to securing your home’s safety in the new year.
Aruba’s Termite Prevention Checklist
☑️Search for discarded wings piled near windows, doors, or light fixtures.
☑️Check for peeling, bubbling, or warped paint on walls, especially near moisture sources.
☑️Test floors for excessive squeaking or soft, spongy areas that feel hollow.
☑️Inspect wooden beams or exposed structural wood for unusual patterns or grooves.
☑️Examine any wooden furniture (especially antiques or tropical hardwoods) for termite holes.
Want to know if your wooden structure is at risk of termites? Check our article: Termites and Wood in Aruba: What Makes Your Home Vulnerable to These Pests?
☑️Inspect floor tiles that have come loose or detached without clear cause.
☑️Eliminate all wood-to-soil contact, ensuring structures are properly elevated.
☑️Repair any plumbing leaks (faucets, toilets, showers) immediately to reduce internal moisture.
☑️Ensure the air conditioner’s condensation line drains water away from the foundation.
☑️Check utility entry points (pipes, cables) for gaps where moisture and pests can enter.
☑️Clean out seldom-used closets or storage rooms, specifically checking the cardboard boxes you have been using for long-term storage.
☑️Schedule your annual professional termite inspection.
Once you’ve checked all the boxes you possibly could, you’re ready to proceed to the next and final step!
The Last Step: Professional Protection
We know the task of fully termite-proofing your home can feel overwhelming. That’s why Professional Pest Control is here to help you manage that burden so you can focus on achieving your other New Year goals!
We offer services such as Termite Control Treatment, Pre-Foundation Termite Treatment (ideal for houses under construction), and general protection to ensure your entire property is pest-free before the new year.
Book your inspection with us today and start the new year with peace of mind!