Clifton Park NY - "We live too far north for termites!"
I hear this all the time. Unfortunately people associate termites with warm weather climates. Subterranean termites are the most common and widely distributed termite in the US. They are commonly found in all Midwestern and Eastern states as indicated below.
Termites are a serious economic pest causing millions of dollars of damage throughout the areas where they are located. It is estimated that more than 1 in 5 homes in high activity areas have been or will be attacked at sometime by these little insects. So, when purchasing a home, please use the services of a Certified Pest Inspector to help insure your new home is termite free.
For more information on purchasing a new home and the home inspection process, please give me a call. Thank you, Lewis Beynon, Licensed REALTOR, Prime Property Solutions, LLC.
Surprising how far those creaures can roam - here in the sunny south we inspect for them regularly.
This is good information Lew, I honestly have not heard of them here - I better check it out!
We order a termite inspection on every home under contract for our buyers. Usually the lender requires it, but even if they don't, we do it.
ELLIE - WOW, every house? What a great service for your clients. Best wishes from Clifton Park NY!!!yiessas
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Termites are everywhere.. around here. I have found them close to the ground and three stories up. I asalways recommend a WDI inspection with every home inspection i perform.