Termite infestations are one household event that is easily preventable. Yet, numerous homeowners fail to take the time to protect their investment and property. Then, when termites invade and infest the home, they are shocked to learn that termite treatment and damage repair costs are not something covered under homeowner’s insurance!

The costs of preventative care are far less than the average costs of fixing termite damages. To get an inspection of your home every year runs around $100 compared to the several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars of damage termites can cause.

The reason termite damages and the costs to repair them are so expensive is by the time homeowners discover they have a termite infestation, the home is already badly damaged. The wooden support structures, crossbeams, and any other essential framing of the home need to be replaced.

To get to the damaged areas of the home often requires removing drywall, flooring, and other parts of the home’s interior. In some cases, you may even need to remove siding from the exterior to properly make repairs. As you can imagine, all this additional work just to get to the damaged areas is why repairs are so expensive.

To learn more about the 5 W’s of termite prevention and 5 termite warning signs you need to know, we invite you to continue reading and reviewing the following infographic. Afterward, please feel free to contact us at MightyMite Termite Services to arrange a termite inspection for your home today!

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