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Here in Texas we have a separate inspection for WDI as well.  They can cause havoc for sure.  It's good that you look out for soon to be homeowners by ensuring that debris is cleared up so that those little rascals aren't attracted.

Micheal, as a landlord we advise our tenants to tell us if they see any incests infesting, we often do get things exterminated. When you don't live in your property, you still have to remember you own it and try to make sure you take care of it.

Micheal - Thank you for sharing detailed quality information on wood destroying organisms.

Michael

A home inspector is an important part of a successful real estate transaction.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Michael- thank goodness for professional home inspectors!  We did have to have our home tented once and it's no fun!

Mike,

The mud tunnels are a dead giveaway. Luckily, I haven't seen any in quite some time, and the home inspector that I recommend is also a licensed termite inspector.

Rich

Hi Michael,

In CA we have a home inspector and a pest inspector as well.  My home inspector usually notes dry rot he sees as well. 

Have a great Sunday!

A little debris here, a little debris there.  What's your problem.

What would a crawl space be without debris and animal skeletons?

Come on Sir Michael are you going to complain about a few termites eating dinner? They need to survive just like we do..  Enjoy your day sir  :~)

Holy crap Michael.  Are all those mud tubes?  I would say they have a problem.  Wow.

You have to wonder if the debris was the invitation to dinner? Over time, you get to see it all.

I love your informational posts...always learn something and I always get more honey do ideas LOL

Michael, this might be the next frontier of home inspection in southern Ontario in the coming years.  You keep me ahead of the curve, thank you.

Hi Michael, very informative posts. On a recent home inspection, the inspector said the basement was very dry and did not see any signs of termites, but still ordered a termite inspection.

Michael, Looks pretty bad, that buyer will want to make sure the drywall is still there! Have a nice day!

So many folks want to skip on the termite inspection. NOT smart. It's very inexpensive compared to the cost of TREATING termites!

Michael~When it comes to buying a house, I don't think anyone should risk not having a home/insect inspection. The cost more than justifies the risk for not having one, a no brainer in my mind.

Have an awesome day!

Thanks for sharing your advice.  In Maryland, we always recommend a termite inspection in addition to the home inspection.

Have an outstanding weekend!