[Tyson]

Research the internet for pest and termite control. I did mine this year for less than $100 for both. Will do pest next year and it'll cost less than $ 50 and since I did it in October when we got back here we haven't seen a bug anywhere.

[easeonby]

Originally Posted by SusanStCatherine

I am in search of a good company offering a termite replacement warranty that does not use bait. Dean's wants to start using baits on me. A month ago their website said their liquid treatment was best. Now they have changed the content and it now says baits. Apparently they are now using both. I understand the difference. I do not need to be given the praises of bait. I want currently happy customers to give me the name of their provider not using baits. Thanks in advance!

I have had Superior in Ocala for 10 years, good service, fair prices, no complaints
Tell them Craig Harrison from Del Webb Spruce Creek Country Club referred you.

[asianthree]

We have used Deans since 2010. Our lawn, shrubs, termite, and pest control is $625 total for the year. Even though irrigation is no longer a service our tech of 10 plus years make adjustments if needed, to keep the lawn well maintained.

Massey did quote us almost twice that amount for one year.

[BunnyA]

Clark Howard, a consumer protection advocate, says it doesn’t matter so much if you go with either treatment as long as you have a replacement bond for any damage from your company.

[SusanStCatherine]

My stucco house was built in 2021. Massey did the initial treatment which is supposed to be effective for five years. I think it was when the house was three years old Massey wanted money to continue the warranty without doing any treatment. Dean's came out and inspected and put down preventative liquid treatment. We figured if we're going to pay, may as well get the treatment. But I don't want the traps. Thanks for the responses, I'll check out Superior.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by SusanStCatherine

My stucco house was built in 2021. Massey did the initial treatment which is supposed to be effective for five years. I think it was when the house was three years old Massey wanted money to continue the warranty without doing any treatment. Dean's came out and inspected and put down preventative liquid treatment. We figured if we're going to pay, may as well get the treatment. But I don't want the traps. Thanks for the responses, I'll check out Superior.

The Massey (or Dean's) 5-year contract requires an annual payment to renew the contract. You do need to pay Massey a renewal fee every year to inspect the house, but they do not typically do any additional treatment. After 5 years, your need to retreat the house. A liquid treatment does nothing unless it is pumped into the soil around the house perimeter. This is the typical treatment for subterranean termites. Your house should not have needed any treatment until it was 5 years old, unless they found termites, and then the treatment should have been free.

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

The Massey (or Dean's) 5-year contract requires an annual payment to renew the contract. You do need to pay Massey a renewal fee every year to inspect the house, but they do not typically do any additional treatment. After 5 years, your need to retreat the house. A liquid treatment does nothing unless it is pumped into the soil around the house perimeter. This is the typical treatment for subterranean termites. Your house should not have needed any treatment until it was 5 years old, unless they found termites, and then the treatment should have been free.

So they only treat where there’s no concrete or hardscaping of any kind? It’s still effective even if more than half the perimeter is hardscaping, not soil, and they can’t pump chemicals in those areas? Just curious.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy

So they only treat where there’s no concrete or hardscaping of any kind? It’s still effective even if more than half the perimeter is hardscaping, not soil, and they can’t pump chemicals in those areas? Just curious.

Correct. But they pump chemicals around the outer edge of any hardscaping. When I have had termite treatments done on houses up north, they actually drilled holes through the concrete in the garage, sidewalks, and concrete steps. So, in The Villages the termite treatment is probably less effective. You are basically paying for a guarantee that they will retreat or repair damage as needed. However, the treatment in The Villages is less expensive than other areas of the country. When I had my house treated, I followed the Massey guy around, and he pumped chemicals in the soil every 16 inches where he could, but he did not drill through any concrete.

[kschwi]

What are the pros and cons of using bait vs using chemicals?
?

[kschwi]

Originally Posted by Lisanp@aol.com

Are you an original owner in St Cats? You should have received a termite guarantee from Massey when you closed. They treated the foundation slab at construction. I believe the treatment/guarantee is good for 10 year. I only have an annual termite inspection, no additional treatments.

What do they charge for the annual inspection? How many people go this route and or discontinue termite treatments altogether?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by kschwi

What do they charge for the annual inspection? How many people go this route and or discontinue termite treatments altogether?

My annual fee is only $79, but that is on the low end. In my opinion, the chemical treatment is better than the bait system. It provides a perimeter barrier of poison around the entire house to prevent termites from entering the house. No additional treatment is required. The bait system does not kill termites, but attracts them, so the bait traps must be continually monitored. Without the monitoring, the termites will not be controlled. Also, I think the bait traps are owned by the termite company, so if you change your landscaping or move, the company can remove the bait traps. I recommend getting the entire house treated and getting a multi-year contract. If you cancel the contract, selling the house can be difficult if the inspection reveals a termite infestation. However, termites do not seem to be a significant problem in The Villages.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by kschwi

What are the pros and cons of using bait vs using chemicals?
?

Liquid Treatment vs Baiting Systems—Which Is Better?

[kschwi]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

My annual fee is only $79, but that is on the low end. In my opinion, the chemical treatment is better than the bait system. It provides a perimeter barrier of poison around the entire house to prevent termites from entering the house. No additional treatment is required. The bait system does not kill termites, but attracts them, so the bait traps must be continually monitored. Without the monitoring, the termites will not be controlled. Also, I think the bait traps are owned by the termite company, so if you change your landscaping or move, the company can remove the bait traps. I recommend getting the entire house treated and getting a multi-year contract. If you cancel the contract, selling the house can be difficult if the inspection reveals a termite infestation. However, termites do not seem to be a significant problem in The Villages.

Who provides your service for $79?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by kschwi

Who provides your service for $79?

Massey