Does a seller have to disclose termite damage?
The process of buying a home in Alabama may not be the simplest or shortest thing you have ever done. However, your vigilance throughout the process may prevent you from ending up with a home full of problems such as an unseen termite infestation. While you may expect...
How to tell termites from ants
When you spot little pests in your home, it’s easy to brush them off and say, oh, we’ve got ants. Or maybe you go the other direction and assume everything is a house-destroying termite. Either species is a pest, but as a homeowner it can be helpful to know the...
How can I know if a house has termites?
To a new home buyer, the word "termites" may be one of the last words they would want to hear from a realtor or home inspector. Understanding how termite infestations may be found or prevented matters a lot in a home purchase process. Termites not always easily seen...
How are homeowners protected against termite company scams?
In Alabama, termites are more than a nuisance. A termite infestation can lead to serious consequences for homeowners and damage to the structure. Termites infest and eat the wood. When a homeowner enters into a contract with a pesticide company to inspect for...
4 essential elements of termite bonds
Hot, humid coastal areas like Mobile County are ideal environments for moisture-loving termites. A typical homeowners policy excludes region-specific risks like damage from these invasive insects, according to FindLaw. So, Alabama residents often turn to termite bonds...
Filing a suit when a termite company causes fumigation damages
The chemicals used in fumigation treatments generally suffocate termites hidden inside a home’s wood surfaces. A trained pest control agent must first place a tent around a home before starting the process. To avoid accidental exposure to dangerous chemicals, pest...
Warmer weather uncovers winged termites and their damage
Spring cleaning may uncover an unpleasant surprise. As a homeowner moves unused chopped wood from winter to storage or recycling, he or she may find evidence of winged termites known as "swarmers." Young termites have wings, and their primary motive is to reproduce...
Home inspections vs. pest inspections
Purchasing a new home in Mobile is always an exciting process, and those who undertake it typically cannot wait until the previous occupants vacate so that they can move. Sadly, many new homeowners discover after moving in that there are some occupants who have no...
Different types of termites
When a potential homeowner thinks about the various things they will want to investigate prior to finalizing the purchase of a new property, they may often think about things like the condition of the roof or vital systems like the heating and cooling systems. Some...
What should homeowners know about termite damage and repairs?
Termite infestation. Two words that strike fear into the hearts of homeowners and buyers in Alabama and throughout the country. Despite their small size, a termite colony may wreak havoc on your home, causing substantial damage that may require you to make significant...
