I agree that the original house was treated by a contractor when it was new. However, my house is now in it's 11th year and under contract with the original provider (Massey) for termite protection. There has never been a new or 2nd treatment other than adding Bait traps (which are said to have some sort of poison that would be taken back to a nest if an infection occurred). That cost me $500 and the only reason I got it was because of the Insurance Placebo.
I would point out that Massey started calling for me to get this after 7 years but also sent an annual bill stating that upon payment warranty was extended. After 3 years they decided to force the issue.
I watched every annual inspection. No treatment. Agent walked perimeter of house looking for evidence of mud tubes from ground. None found. Checked attic from walkup steps. Never checked eaves or vents for flying termites which they got me to pay extra for protection.)Walked inside of house looking for same flashlight in hand. Checked all cabinets especially around plumbing and electrical holes for evidence of tubes or termite wings. 20 minutes later got my clean bill of health (No Termites). No spraying or granules dropped to fortify original treatment.
I am convinced that they are content with my annual payment and countless others as well as their 7 year itch for $500. If I find termites, they will be happy to come and treat to kill and repair any damage. So being somewhat of a neatnik, they probably wouldn't get stuck with a big bill. Perhaps their inspection are to check how neat we are and to then judge whether we would be more likely to allow a problem to exist.
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