Did You Get a Thorough Termite Inspection?

It helps to know what to expect when you hire a pest control company to do a termite inspection. For one thing, a thorough job should take at least 2 to 3 hours, according to John Van Hooser, owner of Van Hooser Enterprises, Inc., a Diamond Certified company. The inspector will do a visual inspection, both outside and inside the house, in any place where water might collect. He’s looking for termites and moisture that can cause dry rot.

If termites are making themselves at home in your home, you might see damage in the wood, honey-colored pellets (droppings), tunnels made of mud and intermittent bursting swarms of winged insects. The inspector will produce a written report of the findings, which is filed by street address with the State Pest Control Board. The report stays on file for two years. If you have any questions about the inspector’s recommendations, don’t hesitate to get a second opinion.