{"id":1441,"date":"2023-01-24T20:05:31","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T01:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renovaflooring.com\/blog\/?p=1441"},"modified":"2025-10-31T15:06:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T19:06:46","slug":"how-to-prevent-insects-on-your-hardwood-floors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renovaflooring.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-insects-on-your-hardwood-floors\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Insects on Your Hardwood Floors<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hardwood flooring has a lot of advantages, ranging from its natural beauty to its amazing insulating properties.<\/strong> It\u2019s no wonder they are one of the top choices for homeowners nowadays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, hardwood floors have their own set of issues.<\/strong> One of them being pest infestations.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common wood bugs include termites, powder post beetles, and carpenter ants.<\/strong> They are all quite dangerous; for example, according to the National Pest Management Association, damages done by termites go up to $5 billion per year.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget to check out our blog for more information on hardwood flooring!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Precautions Should You Take?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The main cause of pests in hardwood is high moisture levels. Insects are drawn to areas with high moisture.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should make sure the moisture content is always below 12%. You can call an expert to measure it and take action if the levels are above this number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your moisture level is above what\u00b4s recommended, it\u2019s essential to ventilate correctly.<\/strong> You can do this with the help of a fan or a heater, which will reduce the humidity levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another factor to take into account is unfinished wood floors. Any surface that is not finished is prone to getting infected by wood bugs. Therefore, you should always make sure all of your floors have the correct finishing.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, you should make sure none of the planks are rotting, as rotting wood is the perfect environment for bugs.<\/strong> If you notice some parts of your hardwood floor rotting, change them immediately with the help of a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On a regular basis, check the humidity levels in your home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What to Do If You Have a Wood Bug Infestation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you end up with a pest infestation, call an expert immediately.<\/strong> You need to make sure not to let the bug lair keep growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are different means of dealing with pests, be they chemicals, poison, or even certain types of rocks like diatomaceous earth. The method of choice will depend on the type of bug you have to deal with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Removing any rotting planks is a must.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

All in all, wood bugs can be a difficult issue to solve, but if you act quickly, you can prevent lots of property damage.<\/strong> Always contact a professional when dealing with bugs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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