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No doubts on proper ID, it's a match. Here's the thing about Soldier Termites from what I just read. They protect an established colony. Here's an additional tidbit specific to our situation in this house: Just bought it December, and it passed the pre-purchase termite inspection at that time by a local pest control company.
So, this is somewhat troubling. I'm having another inspection done, have a company coming out this afternoon. If an established colony is found and there is any damage that is shown to be old enough to have been existing before the house passed the pre-purchase termite inspection, we're going to consult with an attorney about holding either the pre-purchase inspection company liable for repair costs or the previous owners, whomever the liability might fall upon.
Of course, any colony could be recent enough (in past couple months) that it's on us. I guess we'll be finding out soon.
So, this is somewhat troubling. I'm having another inspection done, have a company coming out this afternoon. If an established colony is found and there is any damage that is shown to be old enough to have been existing before the house passed the pre-purchase termite inspection, we're going to consult with an attorney about holding either the pre-purchase inspection company liable for repair costs or the previous owners, whomever the liability might fall upon.
Of course, any colony could be recent enough (in past couple months) that it's on us. I guess we'll be finding out soon.