{"id":20810,"date":"2019-09-26T19:13:36","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T19:13:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=20810"},"modified":"2019-09-26T19:13:36","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T19:13:36","slug":"why-you-need-a-termite-inspection-before-buying-a-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/why-you-need-a-termite-inspection-before-buying-a-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need a Termite Inspection Before Buying a Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span>If you&#8217;re in the process of searching for a new home on the market, find out why you will want to have a termite inspection before you make the decision to buy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Did you know that there are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.edu\/spotlight\/buginfo\/bugnos\"><span>more insects than humans<\/span><\/a><span> in the world? It&#8217;s true\u2014they can be found almost anywhere, including the Arctic!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Given that, it&#8217;s not surprising to know that they&#8217;re also in and around our homes. Fortunately, most of them are not harmful. Some of them, however,\u00a0<\/span><i><span>can\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span>cause issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Take termites, for instance\u2014they&#8217;re\u00a0often called &#8220;silent destroyers.&#8221; Why? They can\u00a0damage your house without you even knowing it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>That&#8217;s\u00a0why it&#8217;s so important to get a termite inspection when you&#8217;re buying a new\u00a0house. You never know what might be lurking behind those walls!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Want to learn more about the topic? If so, be sure to read the rest of the post!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>What are Termites?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Termites are winged insects that feed on wood and other decaying plant material. For this reason, they often cause significant damage to houses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>To make matters worse, they live in colonies that can include up to two million individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>How can you tell whether or not you have an infestation? Look for flying termites; you might also find discarded wings. Another thing that you might notice is a munching noise from the walls.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>3 Reasons Why You Need a Termite Inspection\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Termites cause <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/home.howstuffworks.com\/home-improvement\/household-hints-tips\/insect-control\/termites-and-structural-property-damage.htm\"><span>more than $5 billion<\/span><\/a><span> in property damage every year. Here are a few\u00a0things to keep in mind when you&#8217;re deciding whether or not to get an inspection:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. They Can Render the House Unlivable\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span>Termites are pests for a reason\u2014they will eat the structure of your home including the ceiling joists, support beams, and wall studs. Not just the wooden structures, but they\u2019ll feast on the insulation and plaster as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Over time, this can render a house unlivable. The last thing that you\u2019d want is to purchase something that has a possibility of crumbling down!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. They Can Cause Health Issues\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span>While termites are not known to carry diseases, they <\/span><i><span>can<\/span><\/i><span> cause health issues. For instance, some people might be allergic to their saliva or droppings. In some cases, they can even trigger an asthma attack!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>To make matters worse, these particles can easily spread through the ventilation system. For this reason, it\u2019s crucial that you identify and treat any infestation as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Consider calling <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reynoldspest.com\/blog\/post\/termite-fumigation-tenting-how-it-works-and-how-to-prepare-your-home\"><b>termite control<\/b><\/a><span>\u2014they&#8217;ll be able to help you with the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. They Make Bad House Guests<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span>If a colony becomes big enough, flying termites will swarm in mid-air to mate. Once the ritual is over, most will drop out of the sky\u2014regardless of where they are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>In other words,\u00a0you&#8217;ll have tiny bodies scattered across the house.\u00a0Naturally, you&#8217;d have to clean\u00a0it all up!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>Purchasing\u00a0a New Home<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span>As you can see, there are several reasons why these insects\u00a0are bad news.\u00a0Given that, it only makes sense to get a termite inspection\u00a0before buying a new home!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span>Have you dealt with termites? What was your experience like? Let us know in the comments below!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re in the process of searching for a new home on the market, find out why you will want to have a termite inspection before you make the decision to buy. 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