There is nothing more annoying or will turn a possible home buyer away faster, or even prevent them from getting the loan, than a house full of creepy crawlers that moved into the foundation of a home. The Veteran's Administration, the Federal Housing Administration, and various other lending companies currently require inspections for Termites on all loan packages. Loans on newly constructed homes must have proof a pre treater to the soil that surrounds the footing and perimeter of the home for the prevention of termites nesting in the area.
It is not widely known, but termites are actually responsible for more home damage every year than fire. This is usually down to the amount of time it takes before an infestation is discovered, according to one exterminator. Pest control professionals recommend termite inspections every 3-5 years for preventative reasons. Even the most trained extermination specialist can check your house out thoroughly and still miss an infestation of termites. Termites can gain access through cracks in wood and blocks, and through crevices in joists and mortar. If you see a window sill which is covered with bodies and wings, then you have been warned that you probably have termites problems, as such reproducing insects' swarms occur in the fall or spring when they are active. However, termites may not begin swarming until they have been in a residence for as long as five years.