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Old 07-30-2017, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by VillagerNut View Post
A normal homeowner cannot purchase the chemical that is required to properly treat a house for termites! It is about $650 to have a house initially treated. And then that treatment does not have to be redone for 10 years. But you do have to pay a renewal of approximately $150 per year to keep up the termite bond. Exactly what other people said it is a huge relief to have that bond if you actually do get termites that they will replace/repair any damage. Read the contract before you sign for treatment of what they will and will not replace/repair. Not all companies are equal! While we're at it yes concrete houses need to have a termite bond also! Lots of furring strips, wood studs and wood rafters to attract termites! Water damage on wood is a huge attraction to termites! So the termite bond is the second best insurance that you can have on your home right after your homeowners insurance!
Termidor is what my pest control company said was used for treatment. This is widely available for anyone to purchase. I chose to have them apply it tho.