Pest inspection, also known as termite detection is visual surveillance carried out by a licensed pest control professional. The pest control expert is hired to investigate the symptom of damage or infection of the furniture and another wooden article by a pest. The procedure is to look for wood damaging pests like the termite, carpenter ants, bugs, wood attacker beetles or dry rot condition. Pest inspectors are also hired for inspection of wooden building structures. Most of the house owners never consider pest inspection unless he decides to buy or sell the house.

Pest inspection Wears

A Pest inspector wears a jumpsuit or other clothing with a helmet on a head which make him comfortable in crawling safely. He carries a battery light fixed on his helmet which helps him to carry out an inspection in the nook and corner of your house. The portable camera is also found to be attached with the headgear for hunting wood destroying termites like beetles and its capture.

It is wise to hire a professional and licensed pest inspector. It is found that some pest service providers are not knowledgeable enough to identify the type of pest attacked and apply wrong pest killer chemicals which are unable to solve the problem. Normally pest attack is not detectable till its damage gone deep inside producing enough dust.

Pest Inspection procedure

The pest inspector detects the damages all above the exterior of the house and pokes the areas including doors, windows, foundation, furniture, and rafters. They sometimes make a hole into the detected wood which is generally not accepted by the house owners.

Pest inspection report

After the inspection, the inspector prepares and submits a report indicating details of the damage. In the report, the inspector indicates their recommendation to cure the problem including repair and decay of the wood and preventive measures to avoid the future attack.

The procedure of termination of the pests

Pest is terminated by the application of chemicals and insecticides, which are generally toxic in nature and unsafe for the owner and family. This requires the house owner to move out temporarily as long as the procedure continues. Many of the insecticides used by pest controllers are effective remarkably. The pest control chemicals used now a day are environmentally safer and comparatively less harmful than chemicals used in the early days. However, most of the families prefer to stay out until the safe period is declared by the pest control service provider.

For the sake of safety and to cure dry rot, the decaying portion of the wood is removed. This may require tearing out of hanging wooden structures, roof extensions, window seals, support beam, joist under the house and many other places. Pest companies are bone of contention for the above kind of complaints. Therefore, before selecting a pest controller try to get feedback from your neighbors for reference and solid reputation. Alternately you may ask reference list of past clients from the pest controller.

From the above statements, it is learned that pest inspection is an important criterion for pest control. At the same time, experience and expertise are equally important for the proper selection of the pest controller.