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11 hours agoAuthor: Shivakant Shukla
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summer Termite problem increases in many houses. In fact, the combination of heat and moisture is like a feast for termites. They hide in the cracks of walls and in wooden furniture and make them hollow from inside.
Often by the time they are detected, it is too late. Termites can weaken not only the wood but also the walls and foundation of the house in the long run. However, if some safety tips are adopted in time, then your home can be saved.
Today ‘News of need’ I am talking about getting rid of termites from the house. You will also learn that-
- Why do termites appear in houses?
- What should be done to protect the house from termites?
Expert: Taufeeq Majumdar, Managing Director, PQGS Pest Control, Bengaluru
Question- Why do termites come into houses?
answer- Termites generally thrive in moist and dark places. After this they gradually spread to wood, paper and walls. Apart from this, they can also flourish in dampness, water leakage, poor ventilation. Due to lack of cleanliness, they can gradually spread throughout the house. See the possible reasons for termite infestation in houses in the graphic below-

Question- Which places in the house are at greater risk of termites?
answer- Termites are mainly found in moist places in homes. Furniture, cardboard, old books and newspapers are favorite places for termites. See in the graphic where they grow more –

Question- What are the initial signs of termite infestation?
answer- Its initial signs are-
- Falling of sawdust (powder) from furniture.
- Thin line of soil visible on wall or furniture.
- Wooden items seem hollow or weak.
- Door not closing properly.
- Swelling of furniture.
- Peeling off paint or plaster.
- Seeing small winged insects (termites) nearby.
As soon as these signs are seen, it is important to take immediate action.
Question- What should be done to protect the house from termites?
answer- Moisture attracts termites the most. Therefore, get the water leakage repaired immediately and maintain adequate ventilation in the house. See all the measures to prevent termites in the graphic below-

Question- What to do if any item in the house is infested with termites?
answer- Understand it with pointers-
What to do if it gets stuck in wooden furniture?
- Keep the furniture in the sun.
- Clean the affected area and polish/varnish it.
- Apply anti-termite oil or spray.
- If there is significant damage, repair or replace.
- Keep space between the furniture and the wall.
What to do if you get into books?
- Isolate infected books.
- Dry them thoroughly in the sun.
- Clean bookshelves and spray them with anti-termite spray.
- Keep books in a dry place to protect them from moisture.
- Keep neem leaves and camphor in the bookshelf.
What to do if it hits the wall?
- Identify termite infested areas.
- Spray anti-termite chemical at that place.
- Seal wall cracks.
- Fix water leakage.
- If necessary, seek help from a professional pest controller.

Question- Why is the risk of termites greater in summer?
answer- Summer and rainy season (monsoon) are most favorable for termites. During this period, when heat and humidity increase, they grow rapidly. In the rainy season, termites damage wood and walls due to dampness, while in spring and summer, winged termites come out in flocks and form new colonies.
Question- How to take care of furniture to protect it from termites?
answer- Moisture in wood attracts termites, so keep the furniture in a dry place. Also keep a few more things in mind-
- Place the furniture slightly away from the wall, so that air can pass through and moisture does not accumulate.
- Do regular cleaning. This reduces the chances of termites growing.
- Expose the furniture to sunlight from time to time. This removes moisture and insects die.
- Varnishing or anti-termite coating on furniture increases protection.
- Fill small holes or cracks in furniture immediately. These are the entry points for termites.
- Do not keep furniture near kitchen, bathroom or leakage area.
- Keep checking the furniture from time to time for powder, soil lines or hollowness.
Question: What mistakes should not be made while treating termites?
answer- People often make some mistakes while getting rid of termites, due to which termites start appearing again after a few days. See all the mistakes in graphic-

Question- Do termites harm humans?
answer- No, termites do not harm humans directly. But they damage houses, furniture and valuable wooden items.
Question- Do termites occur only in old houses?
answer- No, termites can infest both new and old homes. The only difference is that old houses are more at risk due to wood and moisture.
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