Basically because they eat wood and can eat the wood in the house.
My next door neighbor had to have his house tented for termites and I'm a little worried that some have made to way into my home. Is there any do it yourself treatments that I can use to control termites and prevent having to spend money on an exterminator?
The living termites had genes that the dead termites did not have.
Termites can be various colors such as white, brown, or black, depending on the species. While some termites are black, not all termites are black.
Some home plumbing jobs which home owners can perform easily are changing taps and unclogging plugged drains. One can easily repair a toilet which constantly runs as well.
NO. Termites are a structural problem, and can cause severe structural damage. This is why some mortgage companies require aWIR, (Wood infestation report) on home sales. They are always required on VA loans. This means a licensed exterminator has to inspect and either pass or fail the home on Wood destroying organisms.That can include termites, dry rot, fungus, carpenter ants, and some states such as CA are very strict about this law.
Termites are some of the smallest members of the savanna biome. They are part of the diet of many creatures, including the aardwolf may consume hundreds of thousands of termites in a day. Other animals, like birds and snakes, find shelter in the tall mounds termites build. Some even move into a mound after the termites have abandoned it.There is some evidence that some species of termites create damp zones in sandy areas to allow plants to survive dry periods. (Link)
Termites can spread very quickly so it would be wise to have a professional check it out ASAP! I know Terminix offers a free initial home inspection & evaluation...you could give them a ring and at least get some questions answered (877) 397-5201.
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Termites work their way by feeding on cellulose commonly found, but not limited to wood. They could also be feasting on wallpapers, books, furniture, anything where cellulose is found. They are very difficult to detect because they are destroying things inside out. Some may even find damages to structures that are too late to be salvaged and repaired forcing them to discard and lose money. It is therefore necessary for responsible home owners to take precautionary steps in dealing with termites.
Home owners pay 10-20%, tha bal is covered by Mikes foundation, and contributors.
There is some liability with condo insurance since a fire in your home could also do damge to a neighbor. Regular home owners wont cover that since buildings are sperated.
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