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In Kansas City, it's not really a matter of IF your home will get termites... it's more a matter of WHEN

If you're contemplating getting a termite inspection with your home inspection, think about these facts:

1. Termites cause more than $2.5 billion in damage every year in the United States.

2. The annual cost of termite damage to homes in the U.S. is greater than that of fires, storms and floods combined!

Shelter Tubes

In Kansas City real estate, premium Kansas City Home Inspections and termite inspections go hand-in-hand and it's a rare occasion when a real estate transaction does not have a termite inspection performed as a condition of the sale.

Kansas City is the home of Subterranean Termites, Carpenter Ants, and sometimes Carpenter Bees. Here's some photos and interesting information: Subterranean Termites

Termites and their damages
Active termites

Termite Trivia:

A subterranean queen termite can live an average of 15-25 years and as long as 50 years, the longest life span for insects.
The queen of a certain termite species can lay 40,000 eggs per day
The protein content of termites is higher than in beef.
Termites are fried and sold like fast food in Zaire.
Termites are made into cooking oil.
You can start your own termite farm by purchasing a termite colony from insects.co.uk
A South American termite nest was composed of 3 million termites!
'Small termites collapse the roof' – African Proverb

Carpenter Ants

Carpenter Ants
Carpenter Ant Galleries

Carpenter Ant Trivia:

Carpenter ants do not eat wood; they burrow through wood to make their nests
Carpenter Ants got their name because they house their colonies in the galleries they excavate in the wood
Are typically large ants up to 5/8-inch long; color varies from black, brown & black, red and black, to light brown depending on the species. The two most common pest species are black in color.
Most common ant seen in homes throughout the northern United States from the east to west coast.
The main colony must have a constant source of moisture to survive so it is usually located in dead wood outside, e.g., dead limbs, tree holes, stumps, landscape timbers, etc. Indoors, a main colony will have to be associated with a water leak or an overly wet, poorly ventilated crawlspace or attic.
The main colony may establish satellite colonies that are the primary source of ant activity inside homes. These satellite colonies may be located in any suitable void, under attic insulation, etc. Colonies have even been found by professionals inside hollow doors, curtain rods, shower rods, and once inside an alarm clock!
These ants set up trunk trails between the main colony to satellite colonies and between satellite colonies. Foraging ants can most easily be seen along these trunk trails at night when the ants are most active. Sometimes, the trunk trails occur beneath the ground following tree roots.
Since carpenter ants may forage as far as 200 yards or further, the main colony may be located on a neighboring property.
Carpenter ants feed on a wide variety of foods, especially other insects. The favored food of adults is the sweet honeydew produced by plant-feeding insects, such as aphids, scales, and mealybugs.
In the spring, mature colonies produce winged reproductives, called swarmers, that fly out to start new colonies. These swarms often occur from satellite colonies within homes so a homeowner may see large flying ants in their home at night
Carpenter ant queens are about 3/4-inch in length while the males are smaller at 1/2-inch. The color varies depending on the species.
Carpenter ants can be very difficult to control so most homeowners employ the services of a professional pest control company.

Carpenter Bees

Carpenter Bee
Carpenter Bee Damage

Carpenter Bee Trivia

When the Carpenter Bees tunnel through wood to make a nest, the chewing sounds can be heard from several feet away.
Females are quite docile, although they can sting. Males are aggressive, but cannot sting
Carpenter Bee holes can be so perfectly round that they can be mistaken for drill holes
Carpenter bees resemble bumble bees but do not have yellow markings. The females of most species are black or blue with a metallic sheen and may be up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long

So, who should you call to schedule Your Premier Kansas City Termite Inspection? There's only one choice to ensure that you get The Peace of Mind you're looking for...that's Bulldog Professional Inspection Services.

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