Ohio Termite Inspections

House To Home Inspections provides professional termite inspection infestation and damage assessments for as little as $40.00, for real estate owners and buyers. We always recommend having your potential purchase inspected as a companion to your whole house inspection. Our Termite findings will be included in the Structure section of your whole house inspection report. We will include photos of any areas that we feel you need to be aware of immediately. Our Termite inspection encompasses the whole perimeter of the land and exterior buildings as well as the entire accessible interior.

We Reported A Termite Situation, Now What......?

Some Common And Not So Common Questions Answered

Q. I found termites in landscape timbers (firewood and wood mulch) in my yard. Should I have the house treated?

A. Just because we have found termites in the yard does not mean that you need to treat your house. In fact, it makes some sense to let the termites feed on the landscape timbers, firewood or wood mulch because they won't be searching for another source of wood. I would, however, move these sources of wood so they are not next to the house. Having house regularly inspected for signs of termites is also a good idea.

Q. Can home inspectors or pest control companies always find termite infestations and damage when they do an inspection?

A. No. Termite infestations are difficult to find if the termites travel vertically through hollow blocks, between the cracks in foundations and behind finished basement walls. Pest control companies cannot be held liable for damage and infestations if they cannot gain access to infested areas. House To Home Inspections Inspects ALL accessible areas on the exterior and interior of the home.

Q. The next-door neighbor has termites and is going to have his house treated. I've been told that the termites will attack my house next. Should my house also be treated?

A. Termites move randomly through the soil searching for a source of food (wood). They do not have the ability to know exactly where your house is. So, if your next-door neighbor treats his home for termites, your house isn't automatically the termites' next lunch. No, your house does not need to be treated; but, if there are active termite infestations in your neighborhood, it is a good idea to have it inspected. Continue to keep your eye on any progress between your's and your neighbor's home.

Q. Can I do the termite treatment myself?

A. A person who wants to treat a dwelling for termites needs specialized equipment to do it correctly. This equipment is not readily available. Because of the specialized nature of termite treatments, it is not recommended that homeowners attempt treatment. They should work with a professional pest control company for this service.

Q. If treatment is done correctly, how long will the insecticide barrier be effective?

A. Before chlordane was taken off the market as a termiticide in 1988, it was the most widely used product for termite control because of its long-term effectiveness. In fact, a house could be protected for 20 years or more using chlordane. The termiticides used today for termite control are much less persistent in the environment than chlordane was. With products that are registered today, you should not expect a termite treatment to protect your home for more than five years.

Q. Will putting this insecticide around my foundation hurt my family or the environment?

A. We do not know all the answers when it comes to the health effects of insecticides; however, one criteria for an insecticide to be considered during the process of being registered as a termiticide is that it must have low mammalian toxicity. With some of the insecticides, there may be an odor after the treatment that may be offensive to some individuals. Some products are more odor free than others. If you are concerned about odor, mention this to the pest control technician well before the scheduled treatment day. Chemically sensitive people may want to stay away from the home for a period of time after treatment.

Once the water carrier disperses in the soil, the effective insecticide stays attached to soil particles and will not move unless the soil does. If the soil later becomes saturated, the termiticide will not leak into the basement or leach into the groundwater. The greatest hazard is when the diluted material is being applied. At that time, diluted insecticide could contaminate a well or cistern if they are close to where the insecticide is being injected during a perimeter treatment. It is possible for the insecticide to leak into the basement through cracks in the foundation, but this is a rare occurrence.

Q. The pest control company will give me a one-year warranty on the treatment. After that, I must pay $100 a year for a yearly inspection. If the termites come back, the company will cover the treatment cost. Is this a good deal?

A. The limited warranties offered by pest control companies are more like buying termite control insurance than a warranty. Whether or not it is a good deal is relative and depends on the level of risk a homeowner wants to assume. In the event of a termite re infestation, will all costs be covered by the warrantee? What will the homeowner have to pay? Can the yearly inspection fee be increased by the company? Be sure to read the fine print carefully and ask questions.

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