[villagerjack]

Originally Posted by Bonanza

I have been a Realtor/agent since 1984. Every house that I ever sold HAD to have a termite inspection if a mortgage was involved and that was the majority of them. Most of the houses that had a termite issue could be spot treated. If the infestation was too large, the house would be tented. Whomever it was that charged you $25,000 took you to the cleaners. In all those years, even with tenting the entire house, the fee was never more than about $5,000.

If someone is that concerned that they might have a termite issue, have an inspection every couple of years. It is never too late to treat the problem and years would have to go by for the problem to be grandiose.

Pest control companies are not stupid. In this area they bundle their service with other things so that you think you are getting a deal. They also realize that older people are gullible and suseptible to what they suggest. Just like you said, having the service helps you sleep at night. Trust me -- these companies prey on the elderly and that is exactly what they love to hear.

Thank you for your information. I tend to agree with you. The letter I received from Massey is confusing and IMO intended to scare homeowners I do not like that company anyway. It is the only service I have with them after I bought a package shortly after I bought 7 years ago. Ca n I ask you what you personally do about termite protection?

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by Bonanza

Even if all fonts are the same size, different style fonts vary in size. In response to your question -- I didn't super-size it and no, there is no reason.

you are using Georgia style, the above is super-sized to 4

this is Georgia default size

this is Georgia default size in bold

this is Georgia size 4 in bold

Just pointing it out its harder to read and it appears you don't realize you're selecting those fonts sizes.

Just trying help

[gomoho]

[QUOTE=Bonanza;834386][B][FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="4"]I Whomever it was that charged you $25,000 took you to the cleaners. In all those years, even with tenting the entire house, the fee was never more than about $5,000.

Perhaps I didn't make myself clear - the $25k was the amount of damage done before the termites were detected. We had only been in the house
for a year when the problem was detected. Yes we had a termite inspection, but it was not detected. That is why I so strongly believe in having coverage to protect yourself against the unknown.

[villagerjack]

[quote=gomoho;834434]

Originally Posted by Bonanza

[B][FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="4"]I Whomever it was that charged you $25,000 took you to the cleaners. In all those years, even with tenting the entire house, the fee was never more than about $5,000.

Perhaps I didn't make myself clear - the $25k was the amount of damage done before the termites were detected. We had only been in the house
for a year when the problem was detected. Yes we had a termite inspection, but it was not detected. That is why I so strongly believe in having coverage to protect yourself against the unknown.

I think folks are pointing out that perhaps you may have a case against the company that did the inspection because that amount of damage could not have been done within one year.

[e-flyer]

Does Massey automatically show up and do the follow up annual $99 inspection, or do they call and see if you want it done?

[BobnBev]

Does Home Depot or Lowes sell termite killer, liquid or powder?

[gomoho]

[quote=villagerjack;834439]

Originally Posted by gomoho

I think folks are pointing out that perhaps you may have a case against the company that did the inspection because that amount of damage could not have been done within one year.

Thank you, but the reference I referred to was about tenting the house - not the damage I was referring to.

[yabbadu]

Originally Posted by e-flyer

Does Massey automatically show up and do the follow up annual $99 inspection, or do they call and see if you want it done?

You indicate only $99/ per year. They want $141.00 from me!

[jimbo2012]

They wanted $110 from us.

Guess they charge everybody different, because we all stupid and like to pay more than our neighbor

[gomoho]

It's $99 if you also have other services provided by them - bundling - we all know about that.

[obxgal]

Originally Posted by BobnBev

Does Home Depot or Lowes sell termite killer, liquid or powder?

Lowes carries "Spectracide Terminate Termite and Carpenter Ant Killer Concentrate". It's around $18- $19 for a 32 oz bottle. I believe Home Depot carries it also. And occasionally we see it at Walmart.

Works well... We used it liquid form for our log home up north and use it down here too between our Deans applications. Mainly because of our neighbors mulch next to our CYV.

Spectracide Terminate® Termite & Carpenter Ant Killer Concentrate

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by BobnBev

Does Home Depot or Lowes sell termite killer, liquid or powder?

Termite treatment is not so cut and dry as killing cockroaches would be. There are a few different types of termites -and they are not all treated in the same way. I am sure Lowes or Home Depot doesn't have the correct presticide for treatment and very often, many pesticides are not sold to the general public.

[Bonanza]

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Originally Posted by villagerjack

Thank you for your information. I tend to agree with you. The letter I received from Massey is confusing and IMO intended to scare homeowners I do not like that company anyway. It is the only service I have with them after I bought a package shortly after I bought 7 years ago. Ca n I ask you what you personally do about termite protection?

Truthfully, since our house is almost new, there is nothing for me to do at the present time. However, in a previous house that I lived in for over ten years (and it was at least 20 years old when I bought it) I never had termites. I did not have an annual inspection but was very aware of keeping my eyes open for signs of termites.

As you may have guessed from my comments, I am not an advocate of indiscriminate treatments or spraying. Unfortunately, those services are rampant within the Villages. For the life of me I don't know why everyone has gotten on this bandwagon as opposed to treating a problem when and if it occurs. They would be saving themselves some money and would not be contaminating the environment.

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

you are using Georgia style, the above is super-sized to 4

this is Georgia default size

this is Georgia default size in bold

this is Georgia size 4 in bold

Just pointing it out its harder to read and it appears you don't realize you're selecting those fonts sizes.

Just trying help

Thanks for pointing it out to me. Now, I get understand!

[PaPaLarry]

Do they still "Tent a house" when there is termite infestation?