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212 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
800-991-9279
As community association attorneys, we are committed
to providing efficient, sound and distinguished
representation to homeowner and condo associations
in New Jersey. We pride ourselves on our ability to
blend our years of experience with a time-tested
understanding of how to get things done .
WHEN IT COMES TO
HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION GOVERNANCE... your property. A tenant or employ-
ee may report seeing large swarms
of what looks like flying ants near
a window or other light source. It
is not uncommon to find a pile of
wings near a light source signifying
that a swarm occurred.
• Mud Tubes. Your maintenance staff
may notice mud tubes in basements,
crawl spaces or on the lowest floors
of a structure. Mud tubes act like
bridges for termites to reach their
food source (wood) from the ground.
They are typically found on the walls
of the lowest floor of a structure and
are used to protect the colony as
they seek out a food source.
How can a property manager avoid
termites on their property?
• Avoid soil to wood contact. There
should be a minimum of six inches
between the soil and wood any-
where on your property.
• Direct water flow away from your
property. Ensure that gutters and
downspouts are property function-
ing, regularly cleaned and pointed
away from the building.
• Ensure that crawl spaces are
encapsulated and humidity levels
are controlled. Wood-destroying
insects like carpenter ants and
termites are attracted to moisture.
If you have vented crawl spaces at
your property, humidity levels are
likely high, which creates an open
invitation for termite. Encapsulating
crawl spaces and installing com-
mercial grade dehumidifiers will
rectify the situation.
CODE RED...
from page 38.