No kidding.
Termites can't eat their way through concrete, but their soft bodies are really good at maneuvering through tiny cracks.
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Termite Risk Calculator
What are your home’s chances of being attacked?
The following online test was developed by researchers Dina Richman and Dr. Phil Koehler at the University of Florida, Department of Entomology, Gainesville, Fla., to help homeowners determine termite infestation potential. It can help identify the likelihood of termites infesting your home, but it can’t positively indicate their presence. A professional inspection would give you the most accurate estimate of a termite infestation.
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Question |
Answer |
Points |
| 1. |
Is your home a wood frame on a slab 6 inches or less? |
Yes____ No____ |
29 |
| 2. |
Do you have wooden fence posts within 2 feet of the foundation? |
Yes____ No____ |
4 |
| 3. |
Do you have wooden siding? |
Yes____ No____ |
6 |
| 4. |
Do you store firewood within 2 feet of the foundation? |
Yes____ No____ |
1 |
| 5. |
Do your sprinkler heads wet your walls? |
Yes____ No____ |
6 |
| 6. |
Are sprinkler heads within 2 feet of the foundation? |
Yes____ No____ |
5 |
| 7. |
Is your home without gutters? |
Yes____ No____ |
5 |
| 8. |
If you have gutters, do they discharge within 2 feet of the foundation? |
Yes____ No____ |
7 |
| 9. |
Is your AC drip line within 2 feet of the foundation? |
Yes____ No____ |
6 |
| 10. |
Do you mulch? (pea gravel, wood chips, pine needles, leaves) |
Yes____ No____ |
5 |
| 11. |
Is the inspection gap between the stucco/siding and the soil less than 6 inches or absent? |
Yes____ No____ |
9 |
| 12. |
If your home is stucco, is it below grade? |
Yes____ No____ |
5 |
| 13. |
Do you have trees or shrubs within 2 feet of the foundation? |
Yes____ No____ |
7 |
| 14. |
Do you have irrigation or lighting lines within 2 feet of the foundation? |
Yes____ No____ |
5 |
| Add points for total score: |
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The higher your points, the greater the likelihood that your home may be infested or become infested with subterranean termites. Please contact Shamrock today to have one our trained professionals inspect your home at a time that is convenient for you.
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