[Linnberg]

Originally Posted by Josephjmarchese

Saw three houses in my area North of 466, that were tented to eradicate termites. Costs thousands $$$

Tenting is generally down for dry wood termites which is completely different from subterranean termites.
Dry wood is caused by being inside wood in furniture, beams etc and take years to do damage. Don't see flying, and first notice what looks like pepper coming from a tiny hole. I don't believe Massey
Or Deans cover for dry wood when you pay for a termite contract.
"Typically, the use of fumigation methods (i.e. tenting) is essential for treating drywood termites that reside within the actual wooden structure, whereas in-soil chemicals, barriers, and baiting systems aim to target subterranean termites that live in the soil surrounding the house."

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by BCKING

Get Deans to renew. Brings a little sniffer dog, checks the whole house then charges 1/3 of Massey. We did this several years ago. Was told to never give up your termite coverage in Florida!

They don't charge 1/3 of Massey. In my case, they quoted more than Massey for treatment and annual inspections.

[mark100]

The $449.00 is for the 10 year policy. The $199.00 is the the yearly inspection. This is cheep protection. If you get termites the cost to get rid of them will make you wish you had taken the insurance policy and paid the yearly fee.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by mark100

The $449.00 is for the 10 year policy. The $199.00 is the the yearly inspection. This is cheep protection. If you get termites the cost to get rid of them will make you wish you had taken the insurance policy and paid the yearly fee.

The $449 also includes treating the house by injecting a chemical in the soil around your house every 16 inches.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

i recently renewed my termite contract with massey. I went with massey because they gave me a 10-year renewable contract. I considered dean's, but they would only offer a one year contract with no guaranteed renewal.

also believe they don't cover all termite classifications like massey whom i'm with

[villagerjack]

Originally Posted by photo1902

The photos I posted of the termite damage was from last year at a home on Baisley Trail.

Fortunately the owner had termite coverage, and the damage and follow-up treatment cost her nothing out of pocket.

You kept a photo of amsoneobe else’s home damage! You must have a lot of photos.,

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by villagerjack

You kept a photo of amsoneobe else’s home damage! You must have a lot of photos.,

Why do you think his name is Photo?

[HJBeck]

Agree with you. Doesn’t cost much to do it yourself once a year.$30-$50 bucks a year, 30 minute job (just buy the good stuff. If you don’t believe me watch what thy do sometime.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by villagerjack

THAT does not look like termite damage at all Mr. Photo. Very suspicious but not termites IMO. I had termite problems up North and THAT does not look like it.

It looks like termite damage that I have seen. They can eat most of a door frame, and leave a thin layer of wood at the surface. That is why an inspector will tap the surface of the wood trim and baseboards with a screwdriver to see if it collapses. When termites get close to the wood surface, they will see light and stop eating.

[Pilodent]

I got rid of Massey for a similar experience.

[Pairadocs]

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.

Everyone has their own take on this. After our initial building (and "assume" the lot was properly treated), hubby decided on the Spectricide stake system ( with the "popup" signal to indicate stake needs to be replaced. Been with it for about 18 years now, no signs of termites (other than when a stake's bait has been expended). The original cost ran about $35, think the last box was near $60 at HD, but a full box is not always needed each year. This would make some people uneasy, so they are probably better off to hire a pest service no matter what the cost, but mother in law had the leading service in the nation. She lived in a far northern state not known for a great deal of termite activity, but did get an infestation. That expensive contract she paid for for year because she felt better with the "guarantee", proved to be absolutely useless. Was much like the "insurance" one takes out with a moving company...sounds very comforting, but when something actually happens, just try to collect anything. The cost of an attorney is prohibitive for most people, and without one, or even with one, the end result is often not worth the effort. So my advice would be, do what makes YOU feel secure. If you feel better with a contacted service, you should do that regardless of cost. If you feel just a secure using a DIY prevention of some type, surface spray or stakes, then you might feel fine for much less money. Do what makes you feel most secure.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Subterranean termites can take up residence in the soil under any part of the house. But, they need a source of water to survive. Sometimes, a bathroom will have a drain leak that drips water under the slab. So, that is where the termites are living. They move up and down from under the house and eat mostly soft wood like door frames and window sills. Termites cannot stand the light, so they eat the wood under the surface, and when they get near the surface, they move in the other direction. So, the door frame can look normal, but the surface is paper thin. The problem with termites is that once they move in, they never leave. Once per year, they mate and a swarm of them will fly away to find another house, but others will remain in the house.

Good helpful info ! Thanks

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by villagerjack

You kept a photo of amsoneobe else’s home damage! You must have a lot of photos.,

Helping an elderly friend of mine document the damage. But thanks for your concern

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by dougjb

According to the posters here, there have been a few houses with termites. Some repeat anecdotal observations which could be posted by those selling termite protection plans.

I am interested in hearing about actual termite infestations.

I have never seen a house tented house in The Villages (unlike South Florida). I know lots pay for termite protection but, is it really needed if there are no infestations. Instead of an expensive subterranean plan sold by Massey or Dean, can one use the stakes sold at HD or Lowes instead?

I posted hubby has used the stake system for YEARS now. But also acknowledged this would make some people very nervous, don't think they would feel "safe" without a contract service, so one has to choose what makes them feel most relaxed. In the last 18 or so years, I know of one incident of of a home that had the (Asian ? Not sure that is the correct term) type of termite that calls for the entire home "tented", filled with poison that is left for a few days. Don't remember all the details, but IF I remember correctly, it was in the general area around Oak Forest. Not sure, it's been a long time, but made quite a new splash at the time.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

True enough, but that goes for just about everything on TOTV.

I could say I had a fabulous meal at a certain restaurant, but I might have a financial interest in it.

Just because the name in my passport is Termite B. Gone...

Might add, so MUCH here (seems like more than most places but perhaps not !) is based on FEAR. Fear of NOT having a contract to inspect furnace and AC each year, fear of not having a contract to have house sprayed with chemicals inside and out to prevent insects, fear on not having a contract with a service to spray lawn for insects, to spray lawn for nutrients, just goes on and on. Probably best for each individual to decide what it takes to make them secure and comfortable, depending on their financial ability.