[Barborv]

I decided to put the bait (canisters) system around the house. I use Massey and you can negotiate a price. With the liquid treatment, it needs to be done every 10 years. With the canisters, its one and done. With both ways, you still need the termite yearly insurance plan. Also the cost of the canisters was only about $100 bucks more. Plus I'm not a big fan of treated the soil with pesticides. I have 3 dogs. Figured it would be safer for them and saves money in the long run.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by jleonard

Where do you purchase your chemical to do the treatment?

Starr's or Amazon

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by mulligan

The problem with a DIY, is you don't get the damage repair bond . Also for resale, I would not consider a home that did not have a current inspection and an active repair bond.

Buyers are allowed to have a termite inspection, if there are signs of termites I'm sure they will walk repair bond or not. If there are no signs of termites very few will walk because there is no warranty on the home, they can easily get it after they close. The will all take on new customers because it is so profitable for them.

[Shadow8IA]

We have friends that had to replace an entire wall in their house from termites.

Originally Posted by Velvet

In my observation there is only a very small probability of termites in TV, but because the developer so carefully prepares the soil including drenching it for termites, personally I like the warranty Dean’s gives. To me it’s a bit like car insurance, I hope never to have to use it but I pay for it every year.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Shadow8IA

We have friends that had to replace an entire wall in their house from termites.

What village did your friends live in, what type of termites where they and when did it happen?

[tvbound]

Has anyone ever noticed any houses between 466 and 466A, getting the 'whole house tent' treatment for termites? If so, do you recall which village(s)?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by tvbound

Has anyone ever noticed any houses between 466 and 466A, getting the 'whole house tent' treatment for termites? If so, do you recall which village(s)?

The whole house tent treatment would not be for subterranean termites, which is the most common type, and the only kind that the builder routinely treats for in new houses.

[hamsfc59]

My Massey guy does go into the attic. But, having lived in South Florida for 28 years, it was not uncommon to occasionally see a tented house. I've never seen a tented house in TV, leading me to believe termites are not a problem here. But, like many of us, as we age, we are willing to spend for peace of mind even if it's not the best investment.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by jacRI

Agreed. Massey termite inspection is a joke. As far as the inspection of the ground stations, those were examined if they could find them. Missed some if mine when he came out. Lowes and HD sell do it yourself kits for ground stations.

We've used them for years, just got new set for perimeter last week. Honestly, have always wondered if it is even worth it, but about $49 for an entire kit, so, we just do it ! Who knows ! ?