If your a Pest exterminator by trade then you may look to a Commercial General Liability policy that will offer you liability coverage for the work or service you perform on premises and completed operations coverage for after the job is done.
Pest ExclusionsUnder Section I - Exclusions of your policy, it will explain that there is no coverage for damage due to rats, mice, termites, moths, or other insects (language varies by state), but there IS coverage for ensuing loss due to collapse of the building or any part of the building. Exterminators LiabilityThe only liability for damage due to termites would be found in a warranty policy from a pest-treatment company who has a contract to treat your home at regular intervals and guarantees their work.No. Homeowners insurance only covers physical damage to the home and contents and liability risks.
Termites and beetles are both insects, but they differ in many ways. Termites are social insects that live in colonies and feed primarily on wood, playing a vital role in breaking down cellulose. They have soft bodies and straight antennae. Beetles, on the other hand, are solitary and belong to the order Coleoptera. They have hard exoskeletons and chewing mouthparts. While some beetles also feed on wood, most have diverse diets. Termites can cause significant structural damage to buildings, whereas beetles have varied ecological roles, including pollination and decomposition. Despite differences, both contribute to the ecosystem’s nutrient cycling.
Homeowners should be most concerned about termites and carpenter ants, as they are the most common wood-eating bugs that can cause significant damage to homes.
No, not by any means. They're probably the most widely known, but many other insects, including some species of ants and beetles, eat and damage wood.
Various types of insects, such as termites, beetles, and carpenter ants, are known to live in wood. These bugs can cause damage to wooden structures and furniture.
Various animals and insects have the ability to damage trees. This ranges from termites, ants, various types of beetles all the way up to elephants (which often push over or use trees as scratching posts).
Yes, termites can be found in Edmonton, but they are not as common as in warmer regions of Canada or the United States. The most prevalent species in Alberta is the eastern subterranean termite, which is typically found in southern areas of the province. Homeowners should be vigilant, as termites can cause significant damage if infestations go unnoticed. Regular inspections and preventive measures are recommended to protect properties from potential termite damage.
There is a coverage on most homeowners policies that is called "Pysical Damage to Property of Others". So, since you neighbor caused physical damage to your property, this would be the logical place to start. If this is not available, then the Liability coverage [portion of his policy would cover the damage.
The different types of insurance available for homeowners include homeowners insurance, which covers the structure of the home and personal belongings, and flood insurance, which protects against damage from flooding. Additionally, there is also earthquake insurance for protection against earthquake damage, and umbrella insurance for extra liability coverage beyond standard policies.
Your home insurance property coverage portion of your policy would not provide coverage for property of another. However, If you are found liable for damage to your neighbors property your liability coverage would invoke. Most homeowners Insurance policies come as a package with some level of Liability Insurance unless you purchased stand alone property only coverage.
Domestic animals are not covered under the homeowners policy. As it pertains to a liability situation, a dog would be considered 'property' and the homeowners "damage to property of others" provision in the liability section of the policy applies but only if you were the one who injured the dog, usually with a limit such as $500.
the owner of the gazebo if they were negligent the maintenance of it. Your homeowners insurance would cover the damage. However, some insurance companies provide up to $500 for property damage to coverage others absent of liability.