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Pattern Check (LTRS)

One clue can be noise. A pattern is more useful. LTRS gives you four simple things to record before deciding whether to keep watching or have the property inspected.

TL;DR: LTRS means Location, Timing, Recurrence, Spread. It is a note-taking and decision aid—not termite identification.

1LocationWhere is it happening?
2TimingIs this the first time?
3RecurrenceDoes it come back?
4SpreadIs the pattern expanding?
One clue is not a diagnosis.

Document what you found and use the matching guide. If it returns, spreads, or appears with another indicator, inspection becomes more useful.

Nothing is uploaded or stored. The result only changes the suggested next step.

What to write down

  • Location: room, wall, trim, foundation, furniture, crawl space, or exterior area.
  • Timing: when you first noticed it and whether weather, moisture, or recent work may matter.
  • Recurrence: whether material, wings, tubes, or another clue returned after cleanup.
  • Spread: whether the same clue appeared in another area or the affected area grew.

Photos and dates can make the eventual conversation with an inspector clearer. They do not replace an inspection.