Termite Inspections

Whether you live in the suburbs, the woods, the countryside, or the middle of a metropolis, termites can find you. They’ve been around for millions of years, feeding on the cellulose from wood. They do have a role to play in our ecosystem: they help dead trees to decompose. Unfortunately, if they set their sights on your property, their work to sink the building into the ground is the same for dead trees. 

They are notoriously stealthy, and the signs they leave behind are nearly unnoticeable to the untrained eye. Rather than waiting around and hoping you don’t have a problem, it’s best to have a professional pest management company like Enviro-Tech Pest Services inspect your home for signs of an infestation regularly. A professional inspection is a thorough walk-through of your home or business and will include an assessment of every room and an analysis of the soil and trees outside.

The pest control technician will be keeping an eye out for a few things:

• Mud Tubes: as Subterranean Termites travel, they create tunnels of sawdust and soil that protect them from the elements and predators. The tubes are a tell-tale sign of an infestation.
• Discarded Wings: People sometimes panic, seeing winged ants and assume they’re termites. Both insects leave behind broken wing pieces, and a professional will be able to discern what bug they came from.
• Pellet Holes: They leave behind fecal pellets that an expert will identify. They’re often pushed out through tiny “kickout holes” in the wood they’ve been consuming.
• Damage: You can’t always tell if they are present just by looking at the walls of a building. The damage happens from the inside-out, which is why it can be so devastating and costly. A pest control technician will check for the soundness of the wood where damage is suspected. The insects may also leave trails of sawdust or galleries of tunnels along with pieces of wood.

In West Virginia, a termite inspection is often required for real estate transactions, and banks will need a passing inspection to approve a mortgage. Make sure both sides have communicated clearly and that you have a company like us that you trust either carry out the inspection or review the report once it's done by another company. That way, you can be comfortable that the building you’re interested in is termite-free. That’s also an excellent time to discuss an annual inspection plan for the property you’re purchasing.

Though they work slowly, you shouldn’t go too long without having someone check for signs of their activity. Think about it: how long would you want to allow them to eat away at your home, making it more unstable? A good inspection schedule is to have a professional visit your property once a year and draw up a full report.

For your termite issue, inspection, prevention, and treatment needs, look no further than Enviro-Tech Pest Services. We’ve been keeping bugs at bay for over a decade, and in that time, have risen to be one of the top tier pest management companies in the nation. We are committed to adapting to incorporate the newest and most effective products. We are environmentally conscious in what we do, ensuring we protect the Earth as we protect our customers. Our Integrated Pest Management system is unparalleled, as is our dedication to our customers.