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For many regions, termites are a costly nuisance, causing Billion's of dollars of damage each year and unsafe living conditions for families.

At Inspect-It 1st, our goal is to be your local home inspector, AND your go-to resource for maintaining your home and preserving its value.

Here are simple steps to help prevent termites in your home:

1. Use only treated lumber for new construction.
2. Seal all cracks and crevices with caulking.
3. Double check your roof, plumbing and fixtures for leaks (remember -- subterranean termites love moisture).
4.Use proper soil grading around your home, so water flows away from your property.
5. In high infestation regions, consider installing a termite detection system.

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