Some tips from the National Pest Management Association to consider completing to help protect your home against wood destroying insects:

• Keep basements, attics, and crawl spaces well-ventilated and dry.
• Eliminate leaks at exterior faucets, water pipes, and air conditioning units outside the home.
• Repair fascia and soffits and rotted roof shingles.
• Replace weather-stripping and repair loose caulk and mortar around basement foundation and windows.
• Direct water away from your house through downspouts that discharge away from the foundation and keep your gutters clear.
• Store firewood at least 20 feet away from your house and five inches off the ground.
• Keep mulch at least 15 inches from the foundation.
• Remove rotting tree stumps from the property.
• Have a termite inspection every year.