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Originally Posted by zcaveman
When you do the annual contract with Massey or others for the $115 or so you are actually contracting for coverage in case you get termites within the five year period. On the fifth year they charge you more because they treat the surrounding area again.
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According Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control (850) 617-7997, I spoke to here's the story.
The builder can do under slab or boric spray, but both is the best.
They are required to place a sticker in the house usually on the elec panel (has anyone seen these?) This will have the applicators name and products used.
He also said the sales rep telling me 5 years is incorrect, it's one. less the build time. So that may be 9-10 months after you move in.
But the active ingredients are good for 5-7 years.
He suggested to get someone at the end of the first year to do treatment inspection (insurance) etc. Not as I was told 5.
His office can be called to verify the contractor is licensed and how long in biz.
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Then to put this termite issue behind me I called Massey, they do most of the pre-treatment before construction in TV.
They are also a big company in several states.
The do spray the ground before the slab is poured and spray the boric stuff.
They agreed you are covered the first full year automaticlly, and most folks that contract with them do so in their second year thu the 5th.
Therefore, if you're offered/buy a protection deal that first year -
I have a bridge for sale
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