What To Look For in a Termite Inspection

aren’t just annoying; they also can literally destroy your home. Every single day that they continue to roam around your house, the damage they do (and the subsequent cost of repairs) goes up. Every building in virtually every state is at risk of getting infected with termites, which is why inspections are so important. A good termite inspection often involves a number of aspects. Take a look.

• Crawl Space or Basement
  • One of the places where termites love to work their way to is your crawl space or basement. It is the most accessible for them and is a perfect spot for termites to infest. What you need to look for is called a mud tube, which are simply “roads” that termites use to travel to. They slowly build these tubes allowing them to spread to other parts of your home. They can be less than an inch in width, which is why it’s important to pay close attention for them. If you see a mud tube, you probably have a termite problem and you need an expert immediately.
• Wooden Structures
  • Basements aren’t the only part of your home at risk. Virtually anywhere that might contain wood or wood bye products like cellulose – from the outside of your home to the inside. This is especially true with older homes. It can something as simple as a shed in your backyard where they begin to take over – as long as they have some wood nearby, they can work their way anywhere. If you’re building a shed, or any other wooden structure, try to keep it at least 5 feet away from the foundation of your house. If there’s something already built, explore options to move it.
• Doors & Windows
• Termite colonies produce flying insects (also called alates or swarmers) that can often start inside your home and fly their way out. That means they are going through either a door or window – both of which often are made of wood and cellulose. Seeing one or more near your windows is one of the biggest signs that you have a termite problem.

Worried you may be dealing with a termite infestation? Termite control services in New Jersey like Ross Environmental are the single best way to put an end to your worries. Contact us today to learn more.