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Originally Posted by mulligan
Soil under the slab is no longer treated. They spray after framing and sheathing is complete.
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Are you sure about that, my sales rep says it is done and online it says;
Before a commercial or residential structure is built, a termite barrier is required to treat the soil prior to the pouring of concrete in the State of Florida. This treatment is a preventative measure taken to protect all new structures from Subterranean Termite infestations. This treatment is required by the Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control and is recommended to be
re-treated every five years around the perimeter of existing structures.
So it sounds like buying new construction you are wasting you money to have treatments until the 5th year.
You are permitted to DIY in FL, all the chemicals cost about $200.