Sunday, September 6, 2009

Get a Home Termite Inspection and Rest Easy

If you worry at all about what could be creeping and eating your walls you really need to get a free home termite inspection so you can know for sure. That way if there is any problems you can address them immediately instead of waiting until the damage gets so bad that you can no longer repair it.

Not only will a free termite inspection tell you if you have termites now, it can also let you know where the weak points are and if you are doing anything that is making your home an easy target. Termite prevention is very important and knowing what you are doing wrong will help you correct it.

Friday, September 4, 2009

How Much Does a Termite Inspection Cost?

Some companies will charge you for a termite inspection, while others will do termite inspections for free. Before you schedule an appointment with your local pest control company, orkin or terminix make sure you know up front if they will charge you or not.

You don't want to be caught with a bill when your termite inspection is over. If one company wont give one to you free, just find another one.

Getting a termite inspection done once every few years will ensure that your home is always protected and free from termite damage that can rot away your structure and leave you with a home that is full of problems.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Orkin Free Termite Inspection - Should You Get One?

Orkin is not just limited to giving you a termite inspection, they can check for all types of pests that may be lurking in and around your home.

Orkin termite inspectors have the ability to hone in and find exactly where the termite colonies around your house are located and can kill them at the source.

Sadly, most homeowners insurances don't cover termite damage, so getting a termite inspection now will save you money in uncovered damages over time. Your home is a huge investment, make sure it is protected.

Monday, August 31, 2009

What Happens During a Termite Inspection?

A termite inspection is really an inspector coming to your home and looking it all over for any signs of those pesky wood-destroying insects, which are also known as WDI and wood-destroying organisms which are also known as WDO.

It doesn't take your termite inspector too long to go over everything, usually just 30 - 45 minutes or so and they will be able to asses the seriousness of your problem and help you come up with some viable solutions that will meet your budget.

Take note that your free termite inspection make take a bit longer if you have a lot of clutter around your house that they will have to move to look behind. So cleaning up before the inspection is the best idea.

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Termite Inspection - What Happens After

After an inspection for termites is done you can use any number of treatments to get rid of them including liquid termiticides that can be sprayed around the home that will be able to get rid of and kill any termites that try to find their way in.

Borate is another thing that a termite inspector might use, it is put directly on the wood of your home and acts sort of like a paint.

Once your free termite inspection is completed you can get treatment immediately and any damage that was beind done to your home will stop and you will be able to rest easy knowing you are now protected.