The key to termite inspection is the dirt tubes that these insects build as they enter a structure. Termites, as all living creatures, require a source of water to survive. They use the pencil sized dirt tubes as a means to retrieve moisture from the ground as they feast on your wood studs and anything else made of wood or paper. Termite inspectors will search the perimeter of your foundation for these tell tale tubes to determine if you have been invaded. If a house is sitting on blocks or other materials the inspector will scrutinize these areas closely. Another favorite entry area is the plumbing. All drainpipes eventually enter the ground. This entry point is frequently surrounded by concrete. As a home settles, minute cracks can develop around this piping, providing a superhighway for termites to enter.
A less likely cause for termite damage is improperly installed siding, roofing or flashing. If the structure is moist due to these factors, termites may survive even if the ground from which they entered is poisoned. This does not cause infestation, but eradication will not succeed until the source of moisture is stopped.
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