Should I Be Worried If My Neighbor Has Termites?

Even if you do not know of any neighbors who have termites, it is still a good idea to take steps for prevention or treatment as necessary. No one wants a termite infestation. You do not want to be the house in the neighborhood with an infestation that poses a threat to all of the other houses.

Can you spread termites from one house to another?

Termites can easily be transferred from one property to another if they are transported with the wood in which they live. Any wood carried from a house that's infested with termites, may contain a queen termite that is capable enough to grow a new colony in a different place.

How worried should I be about termites?

While these pests may look harmless, they can cause significant amounts of destruction when they're in groups (or “colonies”). In fact, termites cause around $5 billion in property damage every year and can ruin nearly any piece of architecture if given the time, so you definately should be worried about termites.