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If termites eat wood. Why are there forests?
Arizona home buyers are frequently surprised to find that wood destroying insects such as termites are quite prevalent. Often when showing homes prospective buyers will notice that the home has been treated. The telltale signs include disturbed soil around the base of the property, drill marks in the concrete around patios and walkways and sometimes bait traps strategically placed around the home. The potential buyer is often turned off by the idea that the home has had termites. But we must remind them that these types of infestations are common and treatable. In fact, it is so common that we have a saying here. “It is not if  you have termites, but when  you have termites.” Homeowners in Arizona must be diligent in identifying and treating the problem.
The standard Arizona Association of Realtors (AAR) contract deals with the issue by specifying that a home buyer perform a Wood-Destroying Organism or Insect Inspection during the due diligence period agreed upon in the purchase contract. In addition, most lenders will require a clean wood destroying inspection report before funding a loan.
In Arizona, subterranean termites are the most common type of pest. They live in large colonies beneath the soil and are present ... more

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