Termites can take a beautiful home and destroy it from the inside out, with no one the wiser until it’s already too late. Their infestations can be incredibly discreet and almost impossible to detect if you don’t already know what to look for—but even if you do, you could still miss them without help from a professional. This is why, if your local area has had termite problems in the past, it’s worth scheduling preemptive termite inspections at least twice a year.

3 Advantages of Scheduling Routine Termite Inspections

1. Respond to Infestations Fast

Termites work quickly and can destroy a home in as little as two years if they go unnoticed. If you schedule inspections on a regular basis, though, you can control infestations before they have a chance to become unmanageable. It’s a lot easier to destroy a recent colony of termites than one that’s already established itself in your home.

2. Save Money in the Long Run

As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is true in many situations, though people still tend to forgo prevention because of its upfront costs. But if you stop to consider what your home and furniture are worth to you, you might decide otherwise. Infrastructure damage caused by termites is costly, not to mention dangerous, and you’ll thank yourself for getting preemptive termite inspections. It’s also worth remembering that most insurance policies do not cover pest-related damage or termite control.

3. Be a Good Neighbor

Regular termite inspections will contribute to your peace of mind—but they’ll also do more than that. Verifying that your home is termite-free will also put your neighbors at ease if they know your home is clear. And if there are termites on your property, you can notify neighbors so that they can take preemptive action themselves.

Do you need a termite inspection and live within Preble, Dark, Montgomery, or Miami County, OH? Get in touch with AllPest Pest Control & Wildlife Removal today and ask about their safe termite treatments. The family-operated company is fully licensed and insured, and has been in business for over nine years—plus they have 34 years of general pest control experience. For questions, call (937) 884-5646. More information is available on their website.