Structural
Pests:
If you live in the United States,
you live under the constant threat of costly termite or carpenter ant infestation.
The annual price tag associated with their destruction is conservatively
estimated at $1.5 billion. Subterranean termites cause about 95% of the
termite related damage found in the United States.
They nest underground and attack
homes as far north as the Canadian border. Drywood termites restrict their
attack of wood structures to a narrow geographic band that extends from
Florida to California. Dampwood termites are a local villain in the Pacific
Northwest.
Carpenter ants thrive in damp
climates like those found in our densely populated coastal regions. However,
they are accidental tourists in the dryer Southwestern states. Ant infestation
is not as devastating as termites, but requires careful attention to avoid
structural failures that can result from their tunneling in our homes.
Unlike termites, ants don't eat wood for its nutritional value. They merely
use it for shelter.
Carpenter Ants
House Eating Fungus
Powderpost Beetles
Termites
Mark Pierce
Oregon Certified Home Inspector
Office: 800-995-4063 
Cell:503-757-7784
OCHI #345-NIBI
#143902RT-PCO #153495-WSDA WDO #61752
