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Termite FAQs
Termite FAQs
Q1.
What should I do if I have termites in my home or if I think termites are damaging my home?
Q2.
What chemicals or techniques are commonly used for termite control, and how safe and effective are those chemicals?
Q3.
What treatment methods are commonly used to combat termites?
Q4.
Where and how do termites live?
Q5.
What is the difference between subterranean and drywood termites?
Q6.
I had a pest control company treat my house for termites last year, but now I have termites again. What should I do?
Q7.
Is the pest control company required to give me termite treatment disclosure documents before performing a termite treatment on my house?
Q8.
Can I receive compensation for an improper termite treatment or Wood Destroying Insect Report?
Q9.
I have spoken to my pest control company, and I still cannot resolve my termite problem. What should I do?
Q10.
What should I expect from a wood destroying insect inspection?
Q11.
What steps can I take to choose a pest control service that will meet my home's needs?
Q12.
How destructive are termites?
Q13.
Don't termites attack only old, run-down buildings?
Q14.
Are there different kinds of termites?
Q15.
Where are termites found in the U.S.?
Q16.
How can I tell if I have a termite problem? And, if so, what kind?
Q17.
If none of these signs is present, does that mean my home is free of termites?
Q18.
What does such an inspection involve?
Q19.
What will an inspection cost?
Q20.
Suppose my home has drywood termites. How can I get rid of them?
Q21.
Any further questions?