Termites Want To Feast On Your Home

Termites want to feast on your home. Yikes! Whether you just purchased your home and had a termite inspection or it’s been many years, you should have an annual termite inspection.

As the summer weather warms up, the dirt is a breeding ground for termites. Here are some things to consider when you are buying a home or maintaining it.

What and Where?

• •  Termites are insects that nest in the ground and feast on wood. Your home is a meal for them. Not only can they cause major damage, but they can also affect the structure of your home. This can be costly for you to repair.
  • There are mud tubes
  • There is evidence of intermittent lines along a wood beam or wood columns
  • Sawdust is found on horizontal parts of the home

How to prevent termite damage?

• •  Termite inspections.
    •   A termite inspection is a very important part of the home buying process. A pest control inspector can offer more guidance. They will not only check for presence of evidence, but also advise of any evidence of damage.
  • Termite treatments.
    • Many buyer are anxious about termite inspections. I like to point out that a houses already treated is a good thing. Not only does the house have a layer of protection, but often the warranty this treatment is transferrable to the new owner. The buyer would continue to make payments so the warranty stays current. Furthermore, if further treatment needs to be done, the warranty will cover that. You should always confirm the coverage of any warranty.
  • Annual inspections.
    • This home is your most expensive investment, and it is important to maintain annual check ups. Although you many not find evidence of termites during your home inspection, this does not guarantee that your home won’t be affected after. Annual termite inspections are necessary and highly recommended to prevent that.

To know more about home inspections and guidance, Contact met today!

Roslyn Sibilia, Realtor®
732-995-5609
Sibilia@ERAcentral.com
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