On Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:20:05 -0700 (PDT), coloradotrout
wrote:

Should I proactively try to prevent termites, and if so, how?

I live in NE Kansas - partially wooded area with about 35" of rain a
year.

The house was built in 2000. Original owner has a pest company come
out and spray, set bait traps, etc. I'm inclinded to do as much as I
can myself. I'll spray a perimiter pest spray to keep down spiders,
etc. But what about termites? Is this a serious threat -- one worth
hiring the pros to prevent?


I use a perimeter spray around the house twice a year, keep the
foundation clear and dry, quick inspection every month, wood piles far
fromthe house, etc. I think hiring a pro is overkill, but that works
too.