Many homeowners who go to sell their home are surprised when there are termites that show up in the inspection. They may have had no idea that they had a termite infestation, especially if the infestation is newer and hasn’t gone on for long. They will need to go through and complete the cleanup and fix any of the damage that the termites caused, whether they knew about the damage or not.

It is possible for termites to be present in a property for up to five years before the colonies are large enough to cause a lot of damage. This is a long time for the termites to be there before you are able to do anything about them because you do not know they are there. Termites like to do more of an inside job and are rarely see. You may not notice them until they decide to send out swarmers, which are going to be the winged ones that will start the new colonies somewhere else.

Termite damage is commonly found in areas where there is some wood to ground contact because this makes it easier for the termites to get into the wood. Then it can spread out from there as the termites look for more food to eat and move around, Over time, termites will damage the integrity of the property. If they are not found for a long time, the issue can get bad enough that it will require a complete demolition.

What is even worse is that these termites are active all year long and they do not take a break. They can easily shelter the whole colony in the walls or foundation of the home, being shielded from the cold weather while still eating up the property as much as possible. It is easy for these intruders to take over without the homeowner noticing, but when you choose to hire a professional to come do an inspection, they can look for the signs and see whether a colony is present or not.

Termites can be a horrible pest to keep around. They will eat right into some of the wood around the property and will make a big mess as well. And it is possible the homeowner will have no idea the pest is there. This is why you need the best food safety pest control in Phoenix to help take care of any pest problems you may have. Our team is here to help provide the inspections you need, answer your questions, and take care of the pests around your home or commercial building. Trust us for all of your pest control needs.