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10 Items a Termite Inspector Would Consider When Buying a Home

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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

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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

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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

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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 Termite Inspections

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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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3 Choices When You Have Termites

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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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