Is there a possibility that some of that wood may still have active termites?

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Q: I bought some “no warranty” wood from a popular wood flooring store. It was advertised as damaged w/ split, knots, damaged grooves and burns. I bought 15% extra for waste. I’ve noticed that some pieces have obvious termite damage.

Should I be concerned? Is there a possibility that some of that wood may still have active termites in it? The description they gave never mentioned termite damage.

A: I wouldn’t take a chance. Call in a pest extermination company for an assessment.

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