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A pest inspection is often referred to as a termite inspection, which leads people to think that the inspector is also on the lookout for ants and spiders. That is not the case. A termite inspection is really a WDO inspection, which means we look for wood destroying organisms. Those include different types of termites, beetles, or carpenter bees, as well as fungus and dry rot.
Different types of termites require different treatment. Subterranean termites live in the ground and come up into your home through the ground. Dry wood termites fly from trees or other houses and just live in your house.
Orange oil is a great new treatment for dry wood termites. It used to be that we had to fumigate the home, and the owners would have to relocate for awhile. With orange oil, you don't have to go through the hassle of finding another place to stay, and it smells great.
If termites are found, the typical eradication treatments range anywhere between $750 and $2,000, although the average is probably around $1,100. Dry rot treatment can be more expensive because you may need to hire a carpenter to replace the wood.
When you get your pest inspection report, it is broken into three sections. Section one lists active damage, which means termites are in the home. Section two lists anything that could lead to termites or dry rot, such as a termite colony nearby. Section three is simply a summary and a quote for any necessary treatments.
If you have any questions, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!
