This article emphasizes the importance of inspection and gives information on when and how to perform structural inspections for the presence of termite infestations.

Pier-and-beam construction can make temite tubes visible if good contruction techniques are followed.

Termites can not eat through solid concrete. In order to enter a structure they must come up around the outside edges or enter through some other opening in the slab. Traditional termite treatments require the application of a continuous chemical barrier to the soil around all possible entry points.

Describes the process of conducting an exterior inspection of a structure.

Describes the basic construction types found in the French Quarter and the unique problems that occur with the antique architecture.

Describes the process of inspecting the interior of a structure for the presence of a termite infestation.

Treatments for termites must be integrated with proper maintenance. Eliminate as many conditions conducive to termite infestations as possible by following the five general categories of rules.