Termites - no one likes to hear the "T" word. But there are a lot of different types of wood destroying insects that you need to be concerned with as well. Let's stick to termites today. Below is a picture of a termite trap. If you are ever looking at a home look for these in the yard. They usually denote that there has been treatment there and gives you a clue to look inside the home for damage.

It is very common to find dirty ducts on home inspections here in Berwick Iowa, and below is a sample of some of the dirty ducts and registers we find. You will notice that the register here is also rusty. That is because it has a humidifier on the system. So here are a couple of things to remember:

• Humidifiers add moisture to the air and make dirt stick better. If you have one, clean your ducts more often
• Pet and animal dander are big contributors. Make sure you have a good filter and clean often
• You can vacuum and clean you own ducts, but eventually they will need a professional
• Try a filter with a high MERV rating. The higher the MERV rating, the more stuff it catches. I prefer a MERV 11
• Lastly, don't let it go... this is the air we breath and we want to keep it clean