What to Expect from a Professional Termite Inspector?
In many parts of the United States, a termite inspector has to be both licensed and certified in order to perform their work. And, in addition to these requirements, they should also remain up-to-date on all the state’s inspection rules and regulations, which can often change. The most professional pest control services require their inspectors to be fully trained in termite biology, in addition to all local building codes and regulations.
When performing an inspection, the inspector will always wear protective clothing in order to crawl into dark and dirty places. This clothing will include coveralls, gloves, dust mask, knee protectors and a hard hat. Other items include screwdrivers, ice pick, camera, flashlight, masonry hammer, inspection mirror, ladder, moisture meter, and a clipboard with a pen and some graph paper.
There are various signs that an inspector will look out for during their inspection. One of the biggest signs of subterranean termites will be the presence of mud tubes. These are made by the termites as they cross open areas without drying out or being lunch to predators. Mud tubes can be found on the interior and exterior of foundation walls, in structural areas, under siding and on both piers and pillars.
During the course of their inspection, they will crawl under the house and check the wooden support beams for any signs of damage. When termites eat wood, they usually go in the direction of the grain, and not across it, which does leave distinct markings. When termites feed, they will also leave a substance that resembles mud on the ends of it. A termite inspector will document this on their inspection forms, and a diagram denoting the location.
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