Reasons for the appearance of termites in the house

There are many reasons behind the appearance of termites, including:
The presence of openings that enable ants to enter the house; For example, the openings near the outside door of the house.

* Water leaks, especially in the kitchen near the sink or inside the bathroom, lead to large gatherings of termites in these areas.
* Not paying attention to the house’s cleanliness and not ventilating it well leads to gathering termites in it.
* Leaving the house door or windows open for a long time leads to ants entering the house through them.
* Leaving the house dark for a long time leads to termite gathering.
* That the house floor is made of wood, which leads to the gathering of ants on it or even inside it.
* The presence of some sugary substances, sweets, or food leftovers located on the ground in or around the house, or as a result of some grains on the ground in the areas surrounding the house, which leads to its entry into the house.

Getting rid of termites in the house

To eliminate termites, the following steps can be followed namely:
* Seal all openings in the house.
* Using anti-ant powder by spraying it on ant gatherings in the house, and attention must be paid not to touch it by hand and not to reach food because it is potentially toxic to humans.
* Clean the house well using a sterilizer; its great role in cleaning and sterilization.
* Sprinkle cinnamon on the places where termites gather in the house, and vinegar can also be sprayed, as it expels ants from the house and prevents them from returning.
* Close doors and windows in the house, and not leave them open, in addition to getting rid of ant gatherings surrounding the house through special chemicals and insecticides.
* Not to leave some food residues on the dining table, on the sink, or even on the floor.
* Get rid of all cellulosic materials, Such as straw and plant residues, from the ground inside or around the house.

Information about termites

Termites are a type of insect that lives in large groups or colonies on the ground and is widely spread. Its color is white, its head is directly connected to its tail, and it feeds mainly on cellulose found in the wood of trees and various plants. And it poses a danger to humans if found, so it is preferable to stay away from its gathering areas or try to get rid of these gatherings in various ways.