[daddys55]

Originally Posted by Wivillager

I guess I need to update my termite services. I've had one company come in and tell me its like $900.00 bucks to install the units around my house and then almost $160.00 per year after to keep the policy and units up to date. Does anyone recommend a company that does this type of services as I would like to get a few different suggestions and quotes?

I live in courtyard villa....

thanks

Leeco I was given a extremely high price by a company and called leeco and saved hundreds

[Down Sized]

Cheapest usually not best!

[RiderOnTheStorm]

Originally Posted by Wivillager

I guess I need to update my termite services. I've had one company come in and tell me its like $900.00 bucks to install the units around my house and then almost $160.00 per year after to keep the policy and units up to date. Does anyone recommend a company that does this type of services as I would like to get a few different suggestions and quotes?

I live in courtyard villa....

thanks

Hey, call me crazy if you will, but the last time I checked termites ate wood and not concrete. You are on a concrete slab and may have concrete walls. Furthermore, upon building, the developer destroyed any termite remotely close to your lot.
That said, has anyone out there actually seen evidence of termite damage in TV that they can share (i.e. not just second or third-hand stories)?

[sarvbill]

I second Superior Services. They charge a one-time fee and no annual fee for lifetime coverage as long as you live in the house.

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by RiderOnTheStorm

Hey, call me crazy if you will, but the last time I checked termites ate wood and not concrete. You are on a concrete slab and may have concrete walls. Furthermore, upon building, the developer destroyed any termite remotely close to your lot.
That said, has anyone out there actually seen evidence of termite damage in TV that they can share (i.e. not just second or third-hand stories)?

that's a bit off. In areas that have had termites, they are on foundations....all homes anywhere are built on a foundation that is concrete. so "on a concrete slab" doesn't apply. Having grass go up against your house is a better focus than a concrete slab.

Also upon building the developer couldn't destroy any termite. They go deep in the ground, you might want to educate yourself on them because there are several types of termites that do different things to migrate to places.

However living in Florida for decades I can say that we have never had termites, termite bond, or treatment no matter where in this state we lived. and the traps is the worst thing you can do. the object is to keep them away from the house not attract and kill them, the rest of the pack will follow.

We have always kept gutters, specific mulch, etc in place and have never had anything ever. but then we have seen several houses overtaken by termintes....not a pretty sight but they didn't do much more than ignore the common sense. to keep the home safe.

just 2 cents....

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

If the treatment works and there is a warranty why do people have to pay for insurance?

Good question.

It's a game

I'm here 10 years never seen or heard from anyone having an issue, new homes have the soil and wood frames sprayed with a green chemical about 3 feet high all round before drywall.

I believe that is required in FL, I was told by the company that does the new construction spraying it's good for at least 5 years and have visual inspection every year thereafter.

[Lea N]

Originally Posted by Wivillager

I guess I need to update my termite services. I've had one company come in and tell me its like $900.00 bucks to install the units around my house and then almost $160.00 per year after to keep the policy and units up to date. Does anyone recommend a company that does this type of services as I would like to get a few different suggestions and quotes?

I live in courtyard villa....

thanks

Our experience with Pest 911 has been good so far. They seem to be honest and reliable. Their phone is 352-629-9111.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas

BE CAREFUL of DEAN'S -- when I was a snow bird they quit mowing my lawn - neighbor sent me pics of grass -- called DEan's and they tried to LIE THEIR WAY out of it - but I had them by the - - - - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!

I've been using Deans for 18 months. I can see when they show up (front yard camera).

They show up every 2 weeks (within a day or so, depending on the weather) just as contracted...

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas

BE CAREFUL of DEAN'S -- when I was a snow bird they quit mowing my lawn - neighbor sent me pics of grass -- called DEan's and they tried to LIE THEIR WAY out of it - but I had them by the - - - - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!

I suspect this is on the employee who was supposed to do the service.

For example have Massey for pest control and the guy is great. Had them for irrigation and each time a new guy came doing it differently. In one year 5 guys never the same one twice as they had a swinging door. As a result only use them for pest control now.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas

BE CAREFUL of DEAN'S -- when I was a snow bird they quit mowing my lawn - neighbor sent me pics of grass -- called DEan's and they tried to LIE THEIR WAY out of it - but I had them by the - - - - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!

you said it! my snowbird neighbor uses them, & they do a job with more to be desired. the place is overgrown with weeds, but the grass is short, lol. i'm trying to resolve this as peacefully as possible: if the owner comes down in feb & sees what his front yard looks like, i'd say he'd be quite upset, considering he is paying them all year round. i'd go over myself & remove the weeds by hand, but am scared of being sited for trespassing. i'd contact the owner, but he left no phone#.

[PugMom]

& if using dean's ask for Joe the Ant Man. this guy is VERY good & professional.

[davefin]

Termite protection? Why?

[vintageogauge]

It's a scam, you can treat the perimeter of your home yourself and never have to worry about them. There are many granular products on the market that are inexpensive, safe, and do the job and by doing it yourself you'll know that it was done and when. You can buy it at Spar's on 44 across from the plaza where Flippers and Publix is located.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

It's a scam, you can treat the perimeter of your home yourself and never have to worry about them. There are many granular products on the market that are inexpensive, safe, and do the job and by doing it yourself you'll know that it was done and when. You can buy it at Spar's on 44 across from the plaza where Flippers and Publix is located.

I don't think a granular product placed on the ground will do anything to deter subterranean termites. The perimeter treatment requires injection of a liquid poison deep into the ground every 16 inches around the perimeter of your house. I watched Massey do it to my house. These termites live in the soil and invade the house by constructing earth tunnels because they cannot survive in the daylight. They wouldn't go anywhere near an aboveground granular product. You can choose to not have your house treated, but I do because the cost is less than 10 percent of my homeowners insurance, and all they do is collect your money. I would not do any treatment for the flying type of termites.

[Garywt]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

If the treatment works and there is a warranty why do people have to pay for insurance?

Don’t know anything about a warranty other than the 1 year that comes with the house. Also can’t starting paying after 20 years if you think you might have a problem.