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Old 02-19-2023, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Fastskiguy View Post
Don't they just put Termidor (Fipronil) in a trench around your house and you're good for 10 years? I mean....there is the inspection but isn't that completely unnecessary?

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Typically, they don't dig a trench. They use a long metal conduit and inject the chemical in the soil every 16 inches around the perimeter of the house. Some houses may require holes to be drilled in the concrete slab. If it is done correctly, it will last 10 years. The termite contract covers an annual inspection and any retreatment or damage repair, if needed. If you trust the initial treatment, you could stop making the annual payments.