[villages07]

Have you spoken with the prior owners? Maybe, just maybe, they had an annual termite protection contract that is technically still in effect since you haven't been there very long. Not sure if it would be 'transferable' to you but worth checking and asking.

There was a member on TOTV from Dean's who used to be very informative and reasonable in his posts...haven't heard from him lately. I would like to hear his take on this matter.

Lastly, and this is probably hard to prove...but, did the prior owners know they had termites? Any history of termite detection/treatment for the home?

I can understand your feeling of being flim-flammed... it's aggravating to buy a home in good faith and uncover such a bothersome problem so soon. Good luck to you.