[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Nucky

Well I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment. Fear or pain are two ways to motivate people to spend their hard earned dollar. Each house surrounding me is serviced for all kinds of bug and insect possible problems. They are also treated for weeds and to keep the lawns green. I have never put a bit of Tick or Flea controller on our dog, I have always treated the property. I interviewed each major Lawn / Pest Company about their services and came to the conclusion that we would handle it ourselves. It is nice that the neighbors treat their laws so well that all I have to do is add a little of the proper Scotts Product and I have a thick Green lawn and as of today I don't water. I'm adding a new controller on Saturday to water twice a week. We have no evidence of termites either.

Are we still on water restriction for only once a week or can we go back to multiple days

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson

I have lived in Florida for 35 years and have never had termite insurance.
As a matter of fact, I have never even had a contract for pest control.
The couple of times I had an issue, I treated the problem at the time.
One time was for fleas from my dog and the other was for termites on an outside arbor.
What I have found in Florida, and particularly in The Villages, is that pest control companies
put the fear of God in you if you do not have their service.
Beyond that, it is seconded by your friends and neighbors who mimic what the pest control companies
say, without any basis of actual knowledge.
I'm guessing that at least 90% of Villagers have some form of pest service.

These chemicals do not dissipate; they remain in your house and ground forever, and leech into the ground water.
These chemicals are poison and should only be used if you have a problem.

If you need peace of mind, have an annual inspection.
I have peace of mind knowing that I am not damaging the environment any more than necessary.
I also have peace of mind knowing that I am thousands of dollars ahead of those who are paying for unnecessary pest service!

I totally agree with you. It's a toxic swamp in The Villages with pest control and mosquito spraying.
But I'm chicken because we're protecting a large investment.
And the fear mongers get to me, even though I know they are using fear as a selling technique.

[bagboy]

Originally Posted by thelegges

Are we still on water restriction for only once a week or can we go back to multiple days

Per two news sources, the restriction will remain in place until October 1st.

[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I totally agree with you. It's a toxic swamp in The Villages with pest control and mosquito spraying.
But I'm chicken because we're protecting a large investment.
And the fear mongers get to me, even though I know they are using fear as a selling technique.

There is no argument anyone can give when someone feels as you feel about having the protection.

You realize the pros and cons and for personal reasons, choose to have the protection. This is the same mindset of many Villagers. However, many of them are the product of expert sales people on commission and because of their neighbors insistence.

[mtdjed]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

Is there anyone on TOTV that has personally had termites in a home in The Villages? I personally believe that the termite business in The Villages is a business that creates the fear and capitalizes on that. I certainly have. I have owned my home for 11 years and it was guaranteed not to have termites for 10 years if I paid my annual fee, which I did. (I should say that the guarantee was that if I did have termites and damage, they said they would get rid of the termites and repair the damage).
Would seem that the treatment either works or does not work. Why treat the ground and guarantee for 10 years if it does not work? Then after 10 years, you get to pay another $500 dollars plus annual payment. This time no treatment, but rather a bait station that can be checked to see if any activity. Also a yearly fee for checking the station.
I pay, but with the feeling that it is only for piece of mind. i.e. an insurance policy. But I have never heard of any Villager having a problem, hence the question.
Would be interesting to know how much termite companies pay out verse what they take in. I would bet that most of their expense is in advertising and inspection charades and nice trucks in our view to remind us of the significant problem about to eat us alive.

24 hours and no TOTV response suggesting that Termites have damaged their homes "In The Villages".

So unless that changes , why should we not challenge the sellers of followon protection to prove that it is needed. I am tired of the deception.