Termite Inspectors are Termite Detectives, Part 2: In Part 1, I talked about how the inspection begins with an interview and the clues found in inspection and fumigation tags and termite droppings. In Part 2, we’ll look at all the other sources that help us crack the case and recommend the best solution for your […]
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Wood Damage: What Every Homeowner Should Know Your home’s wood can be damaged in three primary ways: by drywood termites, subterranean termites, and wood rot caused by fungus. Before your home existed, your lot was just nature—trees, brush, and soil. When the land was cleared, termites and fungi didn’t just disappear. These organisms are nature’s
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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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11 Conditions that Could Lead to Termites and Wood Rot: Termites thrive in specific conditions, and moisture is a primary factor. Drywood termites live inside wood, but they cannot survive without some level of moisture—similar to how human civilizations often form around water sources. Below are key conditions that can attract termites and how to
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