Termite Inspection

Wood Destroying Insect - Termites, carpenter ants and powder post beetles.  Termites are the most serious insect that attacks the home, since they actually consume the wood.  Carpenter ants and powder post beetles do not consume the wood, rather they make their nests in it, compromising the integrity of the wood.

Wood Destroying Organism - Fungus attacks the wood cells, causing the wood to collapse.  When the moisture content of the wood exceeds about 20%, fungus spores (naturally present in the atmosphere) can be sustained and grow within the wood.  Once established it will continue to decay the wood as long as the wood  remains wet, leading to a loss of strength.