[JIMQ3100]

We are looking for Termites treatment. There are two methods used by professionals.
1. Treatment of dirt around the house, like creating a barrier.
2. Setting up base stations around the parameter of the house.

Which process is better. Thanks in advance for your feedback

[retiredguy123]

I think method one is better. I just had mine done by Massey for $400 when the initial 5 year contract expired. The retreatment is good for an additional 10 years with an annual renewal. Method two, the bait system, is more expensive, and you may need to replace the bait stations if you do additional landscaping. I also contacted Dean's. They will only do method one and they do not provide a long term contract. So, they can raise their annual renewal fee every year if they decide to, or even cancel the agreement.

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I think method one is better. I just had mine done by Massey for $400 when the initial 5 year contract expired. The retreatment is good for an additional 10 years with an annual renewal. Method two, the bait system, is more expensive, and you may need to replace the bait stations if you do additional landscaping. I also contacted Dean's. They will only do method one and they do not provide a long term contract. So, they can raise their annual renewal fee every year if they decide to, or even cancel the agreement.

I also have Massey but method two. I don't know which method is better. Always pluses and minuses. A point of interest - I have Massey for insect control also. They use the barrier technique for the bug control. They told if I have the house pressure washed to call them and they will reapply the barrier / no charge. I wonder if this same logic would apply to barrier termite control (method 1).

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by rustyp

I also have Massey but method two. I don't know which method is better. Always pluses and minuses. A point of interest - I have Massey for insect control also. They use the barrier technique for the bug control. They told if I have the house pressure washed to call them and they will reapply the barrier / no charge. I wonder if this same logic would apply to barrier termite control (method 1).

It would not apply to termite treatment. The termite treatment chemical is injected deep under the ground, but the regular insect treatment is applied above ground.

[vintageogauge]

I do it my self. I was surprised to learn how many people don't do anything about subterranean termites and even more surprised as to how few if any subterranean infestation cases have ever been documented within TV other than the historic district.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

I do it my self. I was surprised to learn how many people don't do anything about subterranean termites and even more surprised as to how few if any subterranean infestation cases have ever been documented within TV other than the historic district.

Our house is 11 years old and apparently not treated since inception. Want to have it done but hate to have to pay $ 150 or so a year for the privilege of having a warranty.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Our house is 11 years old and apparently not treated since inception. Want to have it done but hate to have to pay $ 150 or so a year for the privilege of having a warranty.

I'm pretty sure if you want Massey or Deans to pickup your warranty you will be paying them for every year that it was not paid, they will go by the treatment date on your electrical panel. If you feel that treatment would ease your mind, get an independent inspection for termites and then treat it yourself, you can buy the same formula that Deans and Massey use.

[JoelJohnson]

We're having some cement work done, we were told we have to have a termite treatment ($75).

[ithos]

I based my decision on who had the best warranty. Deans uses supplemental treatments to the soil.

My warranty with Deans covers only two types of pests. Formosan and subterranean termites.

If I recall correctly, Masseys only covered one type so I stayed with Deans who had a contract with the seller.

But neither cover drywood termites. Is anyone aware of them being a issue in The Villages? Does anyone offer a warranty for them?

[jimkerr]

I prefer option 2. I’m going with Massey. They’ve done a great job for me over the years.

[ithos]

Massey apparently has changed their service and guarantee.

This from their website.

Protection Against all Wood Destroying Insects
Our Total Coverage Termite Protection includes protection against ALL wood destroying insects. This includes:

Eastern Subterranean Termite
Formosan Subterranean Termite
Drywood Termite
Powder Post Beetle
Old House Borer
Our Total Coverage Termite Protection even includes a direct termite treatment to exposed wood in the attic and crawl spaces. If you want the peace of mind of knowing your home is protected from termites and wood-destroying insects, reach out for a free, no-obligation termite inspection today.

[glsatterlee]

Can anyone tell me if Massey comes out every year and inspect up in the attic? And if so they would probably compact all of your blown in insulation, and that would remove the effectiveness of it. What kind of inspection do they actually do?

[ithos]

Originally Posted by glsatterlee

Can anyone tell me if Massey comes out every year and inspect up in the attic? And if so they would probably compact all of your blown in insulation, and that would remove the effectiveness of it. What kind of inspection do they actually do?

Good question. But if they offer a warranty/guarantee, wouldn't that be their problem if subsequent damage was found?

But in response to the OP question,

Massey uses three different methods.

Our termite treatments include three preventive techniques to protect your home from these destructive insects. The “best termite treatment” depends on factors that are unique to your home and current termite problem:

Soil treatments: These are applied directly to the soil under and around your home. This treatment sets up a barrier that eliminates termites once they come in contact with the material.
Bait Systems: These are designed to eliminate entire termite colonies in and around your home. Termites find and eat the bait, then share it with other members of the colony.
Wood treatments: Preventive Wood treatments as a standalone treatment would only be for pre-treatments on new construction. As a preventive, wood treatments are used in conjunction with the other methods for post-construction

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by JIMQ3100

We are looking for Termites treatment. There are two methods used by professionals.
1. Treatment of dirt around the house, like creating a barrier.
2. Setting up base stations around the parameter of the house.

Which process is better. Thanks in advance for your feedback

We are using, paying for, number one. The company we use does it every year. Another company does it every five years.

Setting up bait stations, that system was invented by University of Central Florida so I suppose we could say it is local.

I suppose it is a matter of trust. Whatever system, is it done right? Chemical, is it properly mixed or what he heck we can just add more water and treat more homes.
Warrantied repair of damages. Will that be properly done of done as cheaply as possible?

So far eight years after new, no issues.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by ithos

Massey apparently has changed their service and guarantee.

This from their website.

Protection Against all Wood Destroying Insects
Our Total Coverage Termite Protection includes protection against ALL wood destroying insects. This includes:

Eastern Subterranean Termite
Formosan Subterranean Termite
Drywood Termite
Powder Post Beetle
Old House Borer
Our Total Coverage Termite Protection even includes a direct termite treatment to exposed wood in the attic and crawl spaces. If you want the peace of mind of knowing your home is protected from termites and wood-destroying insects, reach out for a free, no-obligation termite inspection today.

The Massey contract that I recently signed (February) only covers subterranean and formosan termites. They do not go into the attic to treat or to inspect. If you want to treat for dry wood termites, that would a different contract.