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Originally Posted by Challenger
Had 5 yr plan from Massey paid by developer. Paid one year renewals for last 3 years. Today my "Inspector " stopped by and did inspection. Then he informed me hat I had three options, for renewals at increased terms and prices. Did not understand the very small print and declined for the time being. He left the contracts for me to review. will call back in a few days. Our home is a CYV constructed mainly of poured concrete outer walls. We have KB apply pesticides on regular schedule to lawn and shrubs. There never (in 8 years) has been any evidence of termite infestation in the yard or house. Like to hear experience and opinions about entering into 3 year contract for nearly $400. Never had such a plan in 8 homes up north over last 50 yrs.
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Your,"inspector stopped by," not sure what you have said.
There are several ways to control termites. One is termite baits. Is that what you have and what the inspector was there to check?
RE: three year contract for $400.
We used DEANS they apply termite chemical every year.
Our cost is $150 so about the same as your $400 quote for
three years.
BEWARE-if you let the policy lapse you will find it difficult to reinstate coverage ansd it will make it difficult to sell your home without termite coverage.
RE: 8 homes up north over the past 50 years.
In the old days, the chemical was CHLORDANE and properly done you only needed to do it once. Chlordane can no longer be sold so it is not an option. Also, this is Florida.
There is no winter cold to kill insects. Far as I know up north you/we only had risk of subterranean termites. Here we not only have them but there is a variety of termite that flies. Different0no not the ones you are familiar with that fly briefly to set up a new colony.