The Termite Trojan Horse

I love shopping in antique and consignment shops but the money saved can often cost you a bundle.  One of my sellers is now going through the expensive procedure of having her three floor home completely tented because of a lovely dining room table and six chairs she purchased at a great price.  Termite infestation is not always visable until it is too late and once the furniture is in your home you have your Trojan termites.  There is a solution and it is quite a simple one.  Here in Sarasota we have several pest control companies that offer "Vault" fumigation.  One of them is Pestguard.  You have your furniture delivered to them, it is stored in an air-tight container until there is enough furniture to warrant a fumigation run and then you can come pick it back up, all clean and clear.  So, be cautious when bringing any kind of wooden furniture, baskets or accessories into your home.  You never know what lurks within!