Pest Inspections

What Are Wood-Destroying Insects?

One of the most significant dangers to your home can stem from tiny pests like termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and beetles. Commonly known as wood-destroying insects, these creatures possess a remarkable ability to carry out silent assaults on the wood within rafters, windowsills, support beams, flooring, and other structures that contribute to the stability of your most valuable asset. Among all wood-destroying insects, termites stand out as the most troublesome in the United States.

Wood Destroying Insects That We Look For:

• Carpenter Bees
• Carpenter Ants
• Subterranean Termites
• Dry Wood Termites
• Powder Post Beetles

What Does a Pest Inspector Examine?

Erock Property Inspections will examine all accessible areas for indications of wood-destroying insect infestation and damage, both historical and current. Besides identifying active infestations, your inspector will point out regions in or around the house that could foster termite activity. An Erock Pest Inspector looks for visible signs of infestation, which may include, but not limited to:

• wood damage

• mud tubes
• discarded wings
• exit holes
• droppings

The inspector will also assess moisture issues and wood-to-ground contact that could encourage pest activity. This might involve checking for standing water on the roof, pooling water around the foundation, wood mulch near the foundation, and wooden deck supports that are in contact with the soil.

What Areas Do Pest Inspectors Evaluate?

The pest inspector will concentrate on common entry points and hotspots for activity based on the specific behaviors of each species. For instance, when searching for subterranean termite activity, the inspector will examine the interior and exterior perimeter of a house, including its lowest levels, foundation, basement, accessible attics, and crawlspaces. If drywood termites are known to be present in the area, the inspector will check exposed wood, hardwood floors, attics, crawlspaces, and eaves where they can be accessed.