Termites

[2112]

I had an infestation of the little ****ers in 2001 and had the entire house treated. there has been no hide nor hair of them until today, in one isolated area. so I still have the warranty (I think). only to find out that the guy who treated my house in 2001 sold his business and the new company won't take on his warranty.

My question is, do I have to get the whole ****ing foundation (inside and outside) treated again? or will a new guy come along and just spot treat it?

[Brock]

You won't need to treat the whole thing again. And report those assholes to teh BBB. Not that it will do any good.

[mikeyis4dcats.]

normally I;d say you wouldn't need to treat it all again, but as it stands, you already have signs of reinfestation. And no warranty. If you can afford it, I'd have a a total retreat done so you can get a new warranty, and go with a national or well-known company so you can have some piece of mind they'll be around.

[Smed1065]

Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

normally I;d say you wouldn't need to treat it all again, but as it stands, you already have signs of reinfestation. And no warranty. If you can afford it, I'd have a a total retreat done so you can get a new warranty, and go with a national or well-known company so you can have some piece of mind they'll be around.

If you want a warranty, it will have to be retreated as stated.
The annual inspection cost is not the fee for the inspection, it is the annual insurance renewal-FYI

[2112]

Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

normally I;d say you wouldn't need to treat it all again, but as it stands, you already have signs of reinfestation. And no warranty. If you can afford it, I'd have a a total retreat done so you can get a new warranty, and go with a national or well-known company so you can have some piece of mind they'll be around.

Terminix is a piece of shit company. they told me back then that they would set baits inside and outside the house for $1800. so I said, what about the termites already here now? he said that for ''a nominal fee'' Terminix would treat the foundation of the house. the guy I had did it for $900, and I got my money's worth. I asked for the label of the product and he used slightly over the rate recommended.

I dream of the days of chloradine. that shit had a 50 year residual.

[Smed1065]

Originally Posted by Dimension2112

Terminix is a piece of shit company. they told me back then that they would set baits inside and outside the house for $1800. so I said, what about the termites already here now? he said that for ''a nominal fee'' Terminix would treat the foundation of the house. the guy I had did it for $900, and I got my money's worth. I asked for the label of the product and he used slightly over the rate recommended.

I dream of the days of chloradine. that shit had a 50 year residual.

Thats is why you need a warranty because of the regulations that effect what can be used anymore for the treatment process.

Termites also come out of the ground so even if treated, they still can show up at any time.

You do not stack firewood against the home I hope. That is one of the prime attractors for termites or even mulch around the home like in flower beds or landscaping.

[2112]

Originally Posted by Smed1065

Thats is why you need a warranty because of the regulations that effect what can be used anymore for the treatment process.

Termites also come out of the ground so even if treated, they still can show up at any time.

You do not stack firewood against the home I hope. That is one of the prime attractors for termites or even mulch around the home like in flower beds or landscaping.

I have an old stump about 20ft from the house right by where they're coming in. that is probably causing it. I have electrical conduit going under ground by that stump. that's why it's still there.

I'll probably get the full juice again. I'll see what my options are.

[Valiant]

Originally Posted by Smed1065

Thats is why you need a warranty because of the regulations that effect what can be used anymore for the treatment process.

Termites also come out of the ground so even if treated, they still can show up at any time.

You do not stack firewood against the home I hope. That is one of the prime attractors for termites or even mulch around the home like in flower beds or landscaping.

This I am dealing with now.. I wanted to buy the rubber wood chips that have a 12 year warranty only 6 bucks more a bag.. But nooo, lets buy the cheap shit that I have to clean up every three years that gets termites and kills my back..

[pr_capone]

[QUOTE=Dimension2112;4694582

I dream of the days of chloradine. that shit had a 50 year residual.[/QUOTE]

Amen.... the house we moved into was sprayed with that stuff.

Its nice knowing I don't have to worry about termites for the next 30+ years.

[2112]

Originally Posted by Brock

You won't need to treat the whole thing again. And report those assholes to teh BBB. Not that it will do any good.

Thanks for the input. I'm not going to worry about that other guy right now. you live and learn.

[HonestChieffan]

i think it takes full treatment....clearly you have one...so if some guy says he can spot treat...where will he do that?

[Bwana]

Antifreeze

[cdcox]

I'd tell the new owner of the business that if he didn't want to honor the warranty that he should have just started a new company. When he bought the name and reputation of the old company, he also got all the old warranties.

[Bugeater]

Move.

[Skip Towne]

I recommend you burn your house down every few years.