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Originally Posted by n8xwb
I am NOT an expert. I have a Stucco over poured cement villa. It seems to me that the only termite worry would be a swarm of termites getting in through the roof. Not sure how treating the earth helps with this threat.
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It doesn't. Treating the earth only protects your house from subterranean termites, not the type that can get into your attic. But, if you get subterranean termites living under your house, they will never go away, and you may not know they are there for years. The type of house you have really doesn't matter. They will eat a lot of things in your house, such as, door frames, molding, window sills, and drywall. Apparently, The Villages does not have as much of an issue with termites as other areas of the country, so some people don't spend the money for the treatment, but it can provide some peace of mind. The builder treats all new houses by poisoning the soil under the house before construction. That treatment should last about 5 years. After that, you need another treatment to extend your contract.
Note that Massey will sell you additional treatment for the type of termites that can get into your attic, but personally, I don't think it is needed.