Moisture in Crawlspace

Rain may cause damage beyond what is seen on the surface

Rain, humidity, poor ventilation and trapped moisture can cause extensive damage to homes.

If you have moisture in your home’s crawl space – no matter the source of the moisture – you could have:

• Termites
• Fungus
• Mildew
• Rotting wood
• Ants
• Other insects

Over time, wood that remains moist in the crawl space will cause floor joists to weaken and sag. Additionally, floors may be weakened and damaged to the extent that they could sink or break.

Termites, ants and other insects are attracted to moist, soft wood, which causes the weakened wood to deteriorate even faster. Additionally, termites will find their way into other areas in and around your home.

Weathered wooden door and window frames may also be an enticing home for termites, as they enjoy safe hiding places behind siding and inside walls where they are not easily noticed.

Because they are small and know how to hide, it is not uncommon for termites to be present in and under your house for several years before noticing them. Many people often believe that because their home was pretreated when it was built, that it won’t have any termite issues. So many factors contribute to termite infestations, a thorough inspection by a well trained technician is really the only way to know if your house needs to be treated. We have clients who have had an inspection years prior and no termites were found, but fungi and termites were present when our technician inspected the crawlspace. It is highly recommended to have an inspection on a regular basis, preferably every year.

Not only will a professional inspection reveal the presence of termites, Mooe’s Landscaping and Pest Control also inspects for other insect pests, mice, fungi, mildew and any damage that may need to be addressed. You will be given an detailed explanation of what’s happening in your crawl space, pictures, and options for the solutions to any issues found. Our treatments and solutions are designed to best work into your budget and give you information to choose the options that make the most sense to you.

Mooe’s Landscaping and Pest Control offers:

• Fungi Remediation
• Vapor Barriers
• French Drains
• Full encapsulations
• Vents
• Non-toxic, non-chlorinated treatment

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