Pests
Protect the house before buying a treatment.
An unfamiliar insect or a mark in wood raises questions. The first one is what you are actually looking at.
How it works
EPA recommends identifying termites correctly and reducing conditions that support them, including moisture and wood contact with soil. Treatment decisions should follow identification and assessment.
A more useful comparison
A suspected problemA homeowner notices a sign and wants it gone.
An identified problemA qualified inspection explains the pest, the evidence and the proposed treatment.
Put the decision back in your hands.
Ask how the treatment addresses the identified problem and what follow up is included. A clear explanation is more useful than a frightening photograph.
One useful next step
Keep the inspection report and proposed scope. Ask about prevention, treatment terms and follow up before agreeing.
EPA: Identifying and controlling termites
Source checked September 22, 2026. General education; your home needs its own assessment.
Source checked September 22, 2026. General education; your home needs its own assessment.