Termites, ants and other damaging insects have plagued my home for decades. I've learned a lot about how to identify the types of insects and how to get rid of them from your home. My blog is intended to provide you with help based on what I've learned. See Intro
Sunday, July 10, 2005
Unique Way To Find Termites
Often it can take years for termite damage to become visible, and by that time there can already be significant damage. So how do you identify termites before the damage? This St. Louis Post-Dispatch article reports on how a dog is being used by a St. Louis termite inspector. Just like bomb sniffing , dogs can be trained for termite sniffing. A UF study found that trained dogs can be 96% accurate. So if you're buying a house and want to make sure it's free of termites, this might be something to consider if you can find it. This St. Louis inspector charges a minimum of $250.