As with most things, it's more economical to take preventative measures to keep your house free of termites than pay for an exterminator down the road. Here is a short checklist of things to check
regularly in order to keep your home termite-free:
Make sure to keep your shower pan free of leaks.
Keep basement air vents fully exposed; don't let them become overgrown with shrubbery.
Keep all of your plumbing in good repair.
When watering your lawn, don't sprinkle stucco or wood siding.
Keep your gutters and downspouts in good repair.
Routinely fill in any cracks in your masonry or concrete. Use roofing grade coal-tar pitch, cement grout, or rubberoid bituminous sealers.