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LUVNLIFE 06-18-2014 01:37 PM
Does The Villages have termite problems?
 
I have lived here only a short time in Hemingway. I always see MASSEY trucks with termite control written on the side of them. Does The Villages have any termite problems. My home is 6 years new, so should I look into this?
Please share your thoughts.

Thanks,
LUVNLIFE

dewilson58 06-18-2014 01:42 PM
A post from earlier this month

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Default Tenting house + Fumigation for Drywood Termites
I found swarming drywood termites in my home (built 1992). Massey didn't cover me for them when I purchased my home a year ago. They only suggested subterranean termite protection. Massey is saying I should tent my house and fumigate. This takes 3+ days and will cost over $2,000.

I really don't want to do this.

Has any Villager witnessed or undergone a house tenting in The Villages?

Any 'do-it-yourself' solutions out there?

Suggestions and comments gratefully received.

CFrance 06-18-2014 01:59 PM
Probably what you are seeing is Massey doing its yearly termite inspections for those who contract with them for termite protection. In two years of being on this forum, I have heard of very few termite problems.

buggyone 06-18-2014 02:19 PM
This is Florida. Florida is a subtropical climate and termites thrive here. A termite protection plan from Massey or any of the other "bug" companies is an insurance plan. You may never need it but if you do, you will be glad you bought it.

Do you have any other pest protection plan on your home such as for ants or other crawling insects? Again, a good idea.

graciegirl 06-18-2014 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 895002)
A post from earlier this month

Odysseus Odysseus is offline
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Join Date: May 2011
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Default Tenting house + Fumigation for Drywood Termites
I found swarming drywood termites in my home (built 1992). Massey didn't cover me for them when I purchased my home a year ago. They only suggested subterranean termite protection. Massey is saying I should tent my house and fumigate. This takes 3+ days and will cost over $2,000.

I really don't want to do this.

Has any Villager witnessed or undergone a house tenting in The Villages?

Any 'do-it-yourself' solutions out there?

Suggestions and comments gratefully received.

Odysseus's last post on the subject was that the termites came from a chair he/she bought in a consignment shop. He threw it out, the termites are gone.


I think it wise to continue the termite protection that is applied on a new home and is good for at least five years.

Bonanza 06-18-2014 02:26 PM
Like Buggyone said -- this is Florida. Besides us -- termites like to live here. At some point, we all will have termites; that is fact of life, like it or not.

Generally speaking, you won't see any sign of termites for many years. Yes -- of course, there are always exceptions.

However the price you will pay for inspections and /or what you think might be a preventative, is probably much more than it would cost to treat the problem when it finally happens.

Avista 06-18-2014 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by LUVNLIFE (Post 894998)
I have lived here only a short time in Hemingway. I always see MASSEY trucks with termite control written on the side of them. Does The Villages have any termite problems. My home is 6 years new, so should I look into this?
Please share your thoughts.

Thanks,
LUVNLIFE
We've lived in Tampa and The Villages since 1983. It's Florida with the termite problem. No worry, just get your inspections. We've never had termites! Knock on wood!

Bogie Shooter 06-18-2014 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by LUVNLIFE (Post 894998)
I have lived here only a short time in Hemingway. I always see MASSEY trucks with termite control written on the side of them. Does The Villages have any termite problems. My home is 6 years new, so should I look into this?
Please share your thoughts.

Thanks,
LUVNLIFE
Your blue font hurts my eyes!

jblum315 06-18-2014 04:06 PM
Please stop with the blue font. It is unreadable and painful to look at.

LUVNLIFE 06-18-2014 04:06 PM
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Villageswimmer 06-18-2014 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 895092)
Your blue font hurts my eyes!

Not a fan of the font but your dog is adorable :)

Matzy 06-18-2014 08:16 PM
Are those blue font postings already a termite protection (well, it works for me!)?

CFrance 06-18-2014 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by LUVNLIFE (Post 895099)
I usually spray myself when I see them around the house. So far it has worked good. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Please tell me you don't spray yourself!:shocked:

Average Guy 06-18-2014 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 895205)
Please tell me you don't spray yourself!:shocked:

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

LOL

Bogie Shooter 06-20-2014 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by LUVNLIFE (Post 895099)
I usually spray myself when I see them around the house. So far it has worked good. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Does the spray burn your skin?


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