A common mistake that even some experienced termite inspectors make is identifying termite damage as carpenter ant damage. The treatment for those two insects are very different though, so proper identification is important. Notice the picture of the termite damage below. See the packed in "frass" in the tunnels. This is a hallmark of termites, as carpenter ants keep their tunnels clean. Questions? Contact me!
Termites in GA are a real concern. They cause millions of dollars of damage every year, and many new home owners get caught in a tough spot. Before you buy a home, make sure you have a qualified pest inspector fully inspect your home to help prevent any of these issues.
A common mistake that even some experienced termite inspectors make is identifying termite damage as carpenter ant damage. The treatment for those two insects are very different though, so proper identification is important. Notice the picture of the termite damage below. See the packed in "frass" in the tunnels. This is a hallmark of termites, as carpenter ants keep their tunnels clean. Questions? Contact me!
2 Comments
9/21/2021 03:50:56 am
Thank you for the well-explained information. It's beneficial that there are articles like this to help handle pests, and there's also a pest control company. Keep sharing!
Reply
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWayne Beasley, Certified Professional Home Inspector Archives
January 2017
CategoriesHome Inspections in these areas of Georgia: Dublin, Soperton, East Dublin, Swainsboro, Vidalia, Lyons, Reidsville, Glennville, Mount Vernon, Alamo, Eastman, Glenwood, Helena, Baxley, Hazlehurst, Hinesville, Statesboro, Pooler, Savannah, Bloomingdale, Hinesville, Claxton, Pembroke, Daisy, Metter, Ailey, Alma, Bellville, Blackshear, Brooklet, Broxton, Cobbtown, Collins, Dexter, Dudley, Garden City, Garfield, Graham, Gumbranch, Grovetown, Guyton, Higgston, Jackson, Jesup, Ludowici, Lumber City, Manassas, McRae, Milan, Millen, Odum, Port Wentworth, Portal, Register, Rentz, Rhine, Santa Claus, Scotland, Screven, Sylvania, Surrency, Tarrytown, Twin City, Uvalda, Wadley, Waycross, Wrens, Thunderbolt, and Wrightsville GA. |