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If summer’s the time to put your house on the market or buy one, a pest control inspection could save you money and help close the deal.

Summer is the perfect time for relocation, whether the move is across town or across the country. With the kids out of school, the schedule is open to find another domicile and get the present address ready to sell.

For sellers, making sure the house passes a pest control inspection prevents any show-stopping developments. Even after a contract is signed, the discovery of a major pest problem could scuttle the transaction.

Hundreds or potentially even thousands of dollars can be saved with a pest control property inspection which identifies problems before the house goes on the market.

Usually, the buyer pays for the pest inspection, which is usually part of the closing costs. Any repair work is the responsibility of the seller, unless both parties agree on a different arrangement prior to escrow and document it in the purchase agreement.

The inspection creates peace of mind and provides protection from lost time and income.

The most common culprits in wood-eating infestation are termites but other similar pests include carpenter ants and carpenter bees. They will nest in holes that they burrow deep in wood.

After they find a home, these colonies will grow exponentially to hazardous levels.

Many times, it’s the same situation with ants, cockroaches, flies, mice, rats, wasps and hornets. The pest control problem is not fully apparent until it is out of control. Without being detected, these pests can establish a colony or become an infestation without being detected.

A pest control inspection should go hand-in-hand with buying or selling a home. Be sure to call the professionals at Embark Pest Control at 713-462-3261 or fill in our online form to have a specialist contact you.