Termites: Prevention vs Reaction
There are two ways to deal with a problem: you can be proactive or reactive. But the necessity of proactive measures is dependent on the type of problem. Take scraping your knee, for example.
If you scrape your knee, what do you do? You put some ointment on it and apply a BAND-AID. Right? That is a reactive response, and, in this case, a reactive response is appropriate. Why? Because it is impractical to wear protective clothing all the time, and scraping a knee can occur at any time and in many different ways.
If you plan to crawl around on cement all day to lay down a tiled floor, you're not going to wait till your knees are all scratched up. You're going to wear something to protect your knees, right? Why? Because you know when and where the damage will occur, you can take direct proactive measures to prevent damage you know will occur. Let's compare this example to termite infestations and see if preventative or reactive measures are necessary.
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Another reason we would take precautions when crawling around on cement is because we know there will be a greater chance of damage during that time. The same is true for scraping your knee, to a certain extent. If you know you're going to be doing something that increases the chances that you'll scrape your knee, you may wear protection, depending on how much you care about getting a scrape.
Termites give little warning, especially subterranean termites, the most destructive termites in the United States. These insects come up from the ground and feed quietly on a structure, often leaving little or no sign of their presence. If there is no preventative termite control in place, they can do significant damage without detection.
Are termites really as "undetectable" as everyone says? You may not be aware of this, but our own White House had a significant termite infestation discovered a few years ago when a swarm of termites was found inside the West Wing, a short distance from the Oval Office. If subterranean termites can elude the watchful eyes of White House staff, they can elude the watchful eyes of anyone.
