In a Q&A piece for the Florida Times-Union, a Duval County master gardener said termites can enter the home by following roots of woody plants such as oleander roots that come close to cracks or holes under the home.
Removing a woody plant that has attracted termites will not prevent the pests from entering the home unless all roots have been removed as well. If the termites still invade, pest control services should be called, the source reported.
But termites do not need a woody plant nearby to infest a home. If homeowners are unsure whether their properties are at risk of a termite or other pest infestation, they should research pest control services' websites, as many provide valuable information on how to prevent pests or prepare for treatments.
For example, some websites have created interactive features that take viewers through a digital home, highlighting the common areas of the rooms where pests typically enter the home, build their nests or thrive. Once consumers have learned about a variety of pests, what conditions they prefer and how best to prevent an infestation, they can make sure they are safe from outside invaders.