A: Consider the following statistics:
- Termites do more damage in the U.S. than fires, storms, and earthquakes combined.
- Some 365,000 homes need the services of the fire department every year, but more than 2 million homes will require termite treatment.
- An average of 13-14 subterranean termite colonies can exist per acre. Thus, the typical common interest development may have several colonies situated under or around it.
- Up to 1 million termites can live in a single colony. Termites can travel up to 130 feet from a colony; once they discover a food source, they leave a “chemical trail” for others to follow.
- Termites don’t distinguish between wood in your home and wood in the forest.
- The association’s insurance does not protect homeowners against termite damage.
(Source: Community Associations Institute)