Category Archives: Termite Inspection

Termites can cause very costly damage if you don’t treat your home on a regular basis. The best cure for termite damage is prevention!

Vent-well, moisture in crawl space

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Cameron

Vent wells are used to keep debris (leaves, grass, etc) away from the foundation vent.  This vent well (pictured to the left) has not been installed but instead just sitting, waiting to be installed.  It is imperative that your crawl … Continue reading →

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Foundation Vent Wells-Clean of Debris

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Cameron

Beware . . . if you are selling your house and have a termite inspection (also known as termite letter or CL-100) be sure that your vent wells (like the one seen in the photo) are clean and free of … Continue reading →

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Moisture in crawl space, mud, water stained foundation

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Cameron

Looked inside your crawl space lately?  If you are buying a house or selling a house you may want to take a look in the crawl space.  When buying and/or selling a home, you should always have a CL-100 (also … Continue reading →

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Leafhopper-beautiful, green . . . they even like weeds and grass

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Cameron

Leafhopper-green insect that minute feeds on leafs of plants.  There are over 20,000 different species.  They come in a variety of different shapes, sizes and colors.  This lovely creature was found during a termite inspection on a house in Greer, … Continue reading →

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Water in crawl space, moisture high in crawl space

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Cameron

Standing water a problem?  Dealing with water in your crawl space?  You may need to have a French drain installed.  Have you had a professional check the moisture reading in your crawl space?  Digging a trench, hauling in gravel, installing … Continue reading →

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Mud or Shelter Tubes, could be damaging termites found in barn just outside Simpsonville, SC

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Cameron

Got a call from a farmer who found what he thought may be termites.  Drove to a small community called Princeton, which is outside the town of Ware Shoals, SC, to positively identify the pest.  Enjoyed a beautiful drive through … Continue reading →

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Pesky Termites!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by writer

  Spring is here, and the termites are out in full force!  These nasty little pests can create terrible damage to your home, and you don’t want to wait too long to get treatment, or it might be too late. … Continue reading →

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