Spring is here,the trees are filled with new buds, the grass is growing, and guess what? the termites are coming! A home inspection is not complete with out a termite, and other wood destroying insect inspection. With the warm weather approaching, termites are more active. These little guys can cause a lot of damage to the structure of a home, which could cost you hundreds or even thousands of  dollars in repair. They love warm moist conditions. So be on the look out for roof, and plumbing leaks. Also any wood, and siding in contact with dirt or the ground are ideal conditions for them as a food source.

If that's not bad enough, there is another major threat to your house. What is it? They are the enemy of the termites. They are the Carpenter Ants. In nature they are fierce enemies, like cats and dogs. They to are very active in the spring and summer months. Some experts say that carpenter ants cause more damage to a home than termites!

With the arrival of spring, termites and carpenter ants start new colonies. These colonies can number into the thousands. Their food are the wood members of the house including floor joists, beams,as well as wood moulding. On the outside the wood appears fine, but on the inside it is hollow and weak due to the tunnels they make. This will make the structural support weak, which could cause walls, floors and ceilings to sag or worse collapse.

Other pest include:

• Carpenter Bees
• Wood Boring Beetles

So when getting your potential home inspected, include a termite inspection. It may cost you a little extra in money and time, but you will be glad you did.