What are Wood Destroying Pests?

What are Wood Destroying Pests?
• North American Home Services
– 1978/ 37 years
– Locally Owned & Operated
– Second Generation Family
– 55 Employees / 4 Divisions
•
•
•
•
Termite Inspection / Repair
Pest Control
Residential Building Inspections
Commercial Building Inspections
• North American Home Services
– 5,000 – 6,000 Termite Inspections
• $2.5 Million Termite Repairs – 1,000 + Pest Control Customers
– 1,000 + Residential & Commercial Buildings Inspected
Wood Destroying Insects • There are 45 species of termites in the United States, 30 of which are known to damage wood
• In regards to Real Estate in Sacramento, we categorize termites by their habitat – Subterranean or Drywood
• Wood boring beetles encompasses many species and families. The Larval (adult) forms eat and destroy wood. The four most specious families of wood boring beetles are longhorn beetles, bark beetles, weevils, and metallic flat‐
headed borers. Drywood Termite
Subterranean Termite Wood Boring Beetle
Termite Issues Termite Issues Sacramento Region
Drywood Termite Evidence Subterranean Termite Evidence Wood Boring Beetle Evidence Subterranean Termite Swarmer’s The combination of warm temperatures and rain in the spring leads “swarmer's” to leave the nest in large numbers by flying through mud tubes. Drywood Termite Colonies The combination of warm temperatures and rain in the fall leads “swarmers” to leave the nest in large numbers.
Termite Colonies Both subterranean and drywood swarmer’s are drawn to natural light or electrical lighting.
Termite Invasion
Termite Invasion
Tubes in an attic
Nationally, repairs & treatment are estimated to be $5 billion*National Pest Management Association
Termite Damage That’s 5X more than house fires
That’s 2X more than storm damage
Treatment of WDO’s
• Subterranean Termites: Liquid Soil Treatment
• Drywood Termites: Fumigation (3 days)
• Wood Boring Beetles: Fumigation (5 days)
‐ Local treatments are never the primary recommendation in a real estate transaction ‐ With Wood Boring Beetle infestation there is typically a moisture condition that will need to be corrected to gain certification.
Reporting
• An original termite report is considered good for four (4) months
– FHA will require a new report at 90 days
• A termite certification is considered good for two years (not a guarantee that termites will not show up).
• A termite company has ten (10) business days to respond to an inquiry on a property that they have inspected.
Reporting • State law does Not require a pest inspection, most lenders do.
• Companies are required to produce a report to the party ordering the inspection within 10 business days.
• http://www.pestboard.ca.gov/forms/inspectio
ns.pdf
The most FAQ
If two inspection reports are filed on the same structure within a reasonably close period, should they be nearly identical? • Not necessarily. There are three parts of an inspection report: findings, recommendations and estimates. • Findings should be the same, no matter which company performs the inspection, although minor differences are not uncommon. Any major differences ‐
‐ such as one company reporting an active infestation and another does not ‐‐ should be brought to the attention of both companies. If their explanations are not satisfactory, you can contact the SPCB for help. Action
• State Structural Pest Control Board
– California Governing Organization
– Licenses Companies, Inspectors, Applicators
– www.pestboard.ca.gov
• Local Inspection / Repair Companies
– Trained to identify / treat / repair
Investors & Remodels
Questions
Thank you