What Will Happen During A Termite Inspection?
Maybe you suspect you have termites in your home. Perhaps you are buying a home and want to make sure it is clear of major problems. Either way, hiring a professional exterminator for a termite inspection is one of the smartest things you can do. During this in-depth assessment, the professional will look at multiple points of the home to see if there are any pests present, and they will then recommend the best route of treatment. What happens during this in-depth inspection of a residential property? Here is a look at a few things you can expect to happen during a termite inspection.
The pro will look for common signs of termites in and around your home
Mud tubes, deteriorating wood, termite carcasses or excrement—all of this can mean you have a termite problem in your home. During the inspection, the professional will look at multiple points of the house for all of the telltale signs of a termite problem. They will check places like:
- the attic
- the crawl space
- behind drywall
- around the roof
- behind exterior cladding
Don't be surprised if the exterminator takes a few things apart, climbs around on a ladder, or even gets a little dirty during the inspection by crawling around; this is all necessary to get a good look at any existing problems.
The pro will look for signs of prior termite treatment
If a home has been treated in the past for termites, this is something that you will want to know, and this is something a pro can usually point out fairly easily. Past problems with termites can mean your home will be more susceptible to future problems, so you really do have to be more attentive to signs of a recurring infestation. There are usually things still hanging around if there has been prior termite treatment, such as traps or baits. Likewise, your chosen professional will be able to show you any signs of damage that the termite problem before left behind.
The pro will make recommendations based on what they find
Of course, if it is discovered you have a termite problem, the exterminator will let you know how severe the problem is, if there are already signs of damage, and what kind of plan they have for treatment. If the termite exterminator feels your home is more at risk for developing a termite problem than others, (such as if there is deteriorating wood or signs of a prior infestation) they will make recommendations about how the home should be protected going forward.
To learn more, contact a company like All Clear Exterminating.