Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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.........as an added bit of insurance........you could plant "Catnip" around your home..... Termites hate catnip. ...if you can buy some "essential catnip oil" the termites will be GONE. Last edited by mrfixit; 10-11-2012 at 02:07 AM. |
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Termites in Florida have learned to tunnel their way through concrete to get to wood. Folks in Bermuda learned the hard way that concrete is no deterrent. Fire ants only sting you. Termites can reduce your home to dust and you will never know they are there.
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Nobody NEEDS insurance... until they need insurance. Termite damage can easily cost 5 figures out of your pocket. Termites are rare in TV but we are still in Florida.
I've used Home Defense and a sprayer for many years for pest control and it'is a great product and will save money. But now I just pay the man for a total lawn, shrub, pest and termite plan.
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I watched them do it. It was not a small amount. It was easily a few hundred gallons. I was told and have confirmed that this has to be done only once every ten years or so.....studies done on this product years ago until now show no degradation over the years. Of course, they come back every year and do a thorough inspection to keep the bond in effect. Since we are on the subject, just a few words of advice. Keep your hedges trimmed at least 12 inches from your home. Keep mulch at least 12" away from your home. Do not leave wood scraps, etc around your home, and never pile wood against your home. Frank
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Jimbo 2012, what did you mean that it isn't needed on new builds for 5 years? We just bought a new house in fernandino and I was wondering when I needed to call for spraying services to begin. Want to be safe ... Not sorry.
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I called Massy who did the work on all the builds, that green stuff U see on all the about 3' down.
They said good for 5 years, I think it's also in you're warrantee, after that I would worry about it. But if you're the nervous type they would love to sell an Eskimo snow.
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If you don't keep up the termite bond and don't have your coverage status in writing, many potential buyers won't even consider looking at the house. I have kept up the annual termite bond and I will only consider houses that have done the same when I am ready to sell and buy again.
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Sure but not needed until the 5th year.
Ask Massey
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We had a rep from one of the landscaping companies here at our place this past week. He was telling us about some bark that was placed around a client's home that was infested with termites...yikes!
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And was he selling something to use that story?
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Even with the 5 year warranty, you have to pay for the annual inspection...$125 + or-
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That's not in the contract therefore not required.
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