A Termite Inspector’s Balancing Act Termite inspectors serve multiple customers: the homeowner, their boss, and the fumigator or termite technician who will ultimately perform the treatment. Homeowners A good termite inspector is thorough, knowledgeable, honest, and adaptable. Thoroughness is key when the goal is to offer treatment options. A localized treatment is only as good […]
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Attic Hazards Attic Hazards Nails. Attics are filled with nails — thousands of them — protruding through the roof sheathing, their sharp points just waiting to get you. I’ve hit my head on them so many times that I joke about styling my hair with Neosporin. It’s not funny when it happens, though. Truss Plates.
Termite Inspection Attic Mishaps Ask any termite inspector or technician how many times they’ve put a foot through a ceiling, and they’ll likely give you an exact number—along with a vivid, sad story. No one ever wants to step through a ceiling; it’s one of the worst feelings imaginable. If it happens during an initial
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Communication in the Termite Industry A termite inspection isn’t just about identifying termites and other wood-destroying organisms—it’s also about clear communication between the inspector and the termite technicians who will complete the treatment. Inspectors use two key tools to relay information: graphs and chalk marks. Graphs: Mapping the Infestation Graphs, created on paper or a
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10 Items a Termite Inspector Considers When Buying a Home Termite inspectors have seen it all—thousands of homes with various pest-related challenges. With that experience comes a unique perspective, one that’s impossible to leave behind when purchasing a home. Here’s what a termite inspector might focus on: 1. Twin Homes Connected homes present a fumigation
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8 Termite Company Red Flags Less Than Thorough Inspections Many large termite companies tend to conduct inspections that are less detailed than they should be. Here’s why: Focus on Selling Fumigation: Once termites are detected, their main goal is often to sell you on fumigation. This is because their companies don’t offer comprehensive, non-tenting solutions.
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19 Termite Treatment Obstacles: When conducting a termite inspection, it is crucial to consider various challenges that might affect the choice of treatment for eliminating termites in a home. Below are some common obstacles and considerations: Fragile Tile Roofs Clay Tile Issues: Clay tile roofs, especially double-stacked tile, are prone to damage during fumigation. Walking
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Maybe You Don’t Have Termites As a termite professional, I’ve often been called to homes where the owner is convinced they have termites — but the signs tell a different story. Here are some common culprits that can mimic signs of termite activity: Piles of Black DroppingsCrickets have a strange habit of clustering their droppings
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Annual Inspections: Get Your Warranty’s Worth Annual inspections are crucial follow-ups after the initial termite inspection and treatment. If you decided not to tent your home and went with a localized treatment instead, the annual inspections need to be thorough. Much of what’s visible started two years prior. If you feel like your inspector is
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There are Three Options When You Have Termites: The third option is always the most expensive. When facing a termite infestation in your home, you essentially have three options: Tent fumigation Local treatment of infested areas Do nothing Surprisingly, many people choose the third option. In numerous homes we’ve inspected, owners discovered termite activity and
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