[bp243]

Originally Posted by BernieJr

Superior Services
1-800-PestControl
Ask for Mitch Bolton
They have been in The Villages for over 25 years.

Thank you! Would you be willing to share the annual cost?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas

DEANS are SCAMMERS - they lie about what they will do - I know because I caught them saying they were performing a job when I was a snow bird - neighbor sent pics and caught them lieing to me- they were CAUGHT —— get an independent company like MID FLORIDA PEST CONTROL- you have been warned!!

Except, they've never charged us for something they didn't do. If I'm not in FL, I can see them when they show up (security cameras) and we're charged accordingly...

[villagerjack]

Originally Posted by nn0wheremann

there has never, in recorded history, been a termite found anywhere near the villages. termite distribution - fort lauderdale research and education center - university of florida, institute of food and agricultural sciences - uf/ifas

great information…thank you !

[villagerjack]

They don’t start in the middle of the door. That photo seems ridiculous…subterranean termites start in the soil and work their way up in tunnels which Can easily be seen.

Not In the middle of a door.

[Ramone]

Originally Posted by dpmers

Massey was here today to let me know I had to either renew or be cancelled for termite protection. My home is 20 years old, we have had massey termite for 20 years. Now they want $449 plus $149 to treat and renew our policy.
Has anyone had any problems with termites? We live in Piedmont and have not heard of anybody with termite issues.
I said I did not want to spend that much money and he picked up his papers and left.

Yeah, I had em for years and thay came at me that way. I told them to pull up their traps and get out. Without that protection now. Fine!

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by villagerjack

They don’t start in the middle of the door. That photo seems ridiculous…subterranean termites start in the soil and work their way up in tunnels which Can easily be seen.

Not In the middle of a door.

No idea what type of termites they were. Again, I’m not a termite expert. Never claimed to be.

As an aside, I did a quick check on the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences website. There’s a paper on the site, from 2022, which includes this photo and description.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by villagerjack

They don’t start in the middle of the door. That photo seems ridiculous…subterranean termites start in the soil and work their way up in tunnels which Can easily be seen.

Not In the middle of a door.

I don't agree. Termites are not easy to detect. They eat wood from the inside out. Often, they are not detected until they have been residing in your house for several years and have done substantial damage. You don't see them because they hide from the light.

[villagerjack]

So you kept photos of damage to someone else’s home in YOUR files for over a year after she had the damage repaired so you can post it here to push termite companies?

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by villagerjack

So you kept photos of damage to someone else’s home in YOUR files for over a year after she had the damage repaired so you can post it here to push termite companies?

Too much coffee this morning?

You’re funny. Have a great Sunday

[villagerjack]

Originally Posted by photo1902

No idea what type of termites they were. Again, I’m not a termite expert. Never claimed to be.

As an aside, I did a quick check on the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences website. There’s a paper on the site, from 2022, which includes this photo and description.

Originally Posted by photo1902

This is a house just south of 466a. Termite damage is a real thing. The damage below the surface was much more extensive.

STRUCTURE INFESTATION
If you find termite activity in a structure or a tree, please collect the insects with the soldier caste, if possible. Sign of infestation includes powder post accumulation (drywood termites) or mud tub (subterranean termites)

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by villagerjack

STRUCTURE INFESTATION
If you find termite activity in a structure or a tree, please collect the insects with the soldier caste, if possible. Sign of infestation includes powder post accumulation (drywood termites) or mud tub (subterranean termites)

Cue The Twilight Zone theme song

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by villagerjack

STRUCTURE INFESTATION
If you find termite activity in a structure or a tree, please collect the insects with the soldier caste, if possible. Sign of infestation includes powder post accumulation (drywood termites) or mud tub (subterranean termites)

Subterranean termites construct soil tunnels to shield them from the light. The tunnels are often detected on the outside of a raised house with a crawl space. But, if they are living under a slab-on-grade house, you may not see any tunnels because they have direct access to door frames, baseboards, drywall, or other parts of the house without the need to use a tunnel.

Whether to get a termite contract is a personal decision, but there are some people who have had termites eating their house for years, and they have no idea that they are there.

[Fastskiguy]

Don't they just put Termidor (Fipronil) in a trench around your house and you're good for 10 years? I mean....there is the inspection but isn't that completely unnecessary?

Joe

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Fastskiguy

Don't they just put Termidor (Fipronil) in a trench around your house and you're good for 10 years? I mean....there is the inspection but isn't that completely unnecessary?

Joe

Typically, they don't dig a trench. They use a long metal conduit and inject the chemical in the soil every 16 inches around the perimeter of the house. Some houses may require holes to be drilled in the concrete slab. If it is done correctly, it will last 10 years. The termite contract covers an annual inspection and any retreatment or damage repair, if needed. If you trust the initial treatment, you could stop making the annual payments.

[Fastskiguy]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Typically, they don't dig a trench. They use a long metal conduit and inject the chemical in the soil every 16 inches around the perimeter of the house. Some houses may require holes to be drilled in the concrete slab. If it is done correctly, it will last 10 years. The termite contract covers an annual inspection and any retreatment or damage repair, if needed. If you trust the initial treatment, you could stop making the annual payments.

10-4 thanks