Termite prevention techniques are basically put in five ways; Elimination of wood and soil contact, elimination of sources of moisture, pre-treatment of new construction materials, Regular home inspection exercises, and use of termite fumigation processes before termite infestation outbreaks.

Elimination of sources of moisture in wood can be done by checking leaky pipes, sprinklers are other materials within a home environment that may harbour moisture for the growth and development of termite colonies. Also ensure that water flows away from your home's foundation without hindrances. Termites are easily attracted to moist soil and they need water to survive, hence water should be made to flow easily within the home. Gutters and down spouts should be made clean and supplied with water, downspouts should be directed away from the home's foundation to allow free discharge of water.

Kitchens and bathrooms should have decks and porches, while leaking roofs should be fixed immediately.

Eliminating wood to soil contact is a very important termite prevention step that helps prevent the formation of termite colonies around your home. Stairs and fences should be checked for any possible termite infestation, while wood piles, debris and stumps should be removed from beside your home. Stack firewood should be removed from homes as they may serve as the entry point for termite colonies. Wood products like cellulose, papers, cardboards can easily be attacked by subterranean termites, they eat these materials and remain in the soil. When these wood materials are constantly available for them, they will continue to multiply and form other termite colonies.

New buildings and those undergoing renovations should be pre-treated with anti-termite chemicals. Treated wood studs, drywall and joists are some termite resistant materials that should be used for termite prevention, termite-proof steel screen should be used in poured concrete slab foundations, while pre-treatment options should be examined to ascertain the best termite prevention materials for your home.

A regular home inspection should be performed by a certified inspector who can point out some other areas of your home that might attract termites, home inspection is one of the fastest termite prevention technique. It reduces the money spent on termite prevention in your home.