Termites
Real
Estate Services | Termites
Beware!
 More
than 365,000 homes in the US are involved in a fire each year.
More than 600,000 US homes suffer termite damage totaling over
$1.5 billion annually. This is more than the damage caused by
all fires, storms and earthquakes combined. More than 2 million
homes require termite treatment each year. Homeowners insurance
can help recover losses from fire, floods and earthquakes, but
it is almost impossible to get insurance against termites.
Finding out your home has termites scares most homeowners.
You typically cannot see them, you can't hear them and frequently
only a trained inspector can find signs of infestation. Treatment
by the homeowner for the control of termites is virtually impossible.
Specialized equipment is used and the experts have the knowledge
necessary for effective control.
About Termites!
 Termites feed on cellulose,
a complex chemical in plant cell walls, and they are very important
in the natural decomposition of fallen trees, leaves and other
plant products. Subterranean termites build their colonies in
the soil or in trees or poles, and they rely mainly on the soil
for moisture.
Signs of termite infestation!
Possible signs of a termite infestation may include:
- Pencil-sized diameter, or larger, mud tubes running across
bare concrete or masonry between the soil and any wooden part
of a building.
- Thin, small, papery wings, all the same size and shape, 3/8
- 1/2 in. long, on your window will, counter top or floor (especially
if they are support structures) begin to "sag" unexpectedly.
What we do!
A thorough and careful inspection by one of our termite control
specialists is the first and most important step in protecting
your property. “Experienced” eyes can locate the
specific areas in your structure where a termite attack is likely
to occur. Special tools such as moisture meters, sound amplifiers
or specially trained dogs may be used by some of our inspectors
as a means of assessing the problem properly.
If a termite infestation is found, the specialist will design
a treatment plan for your property that will control any current
infestation and establish a chemical barrier around the structure
to take care of future termite infestations. EPC will provide
you with a detailed estimate of how we will rid your home of
termites. Do not attempt to do it yourself. A professional is
highly recommended and our guarantee can be transferred to a
new property owner if the property is sold.
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