05-27-2010, 07:16 AM
When we bought our house the termites were in the kitchen cupboards. We did many spot treatments during the first year, then when the swarm started we had termite wings all over the kitchen area, so we tented. I think the termites were in the cupboards when they were purchased and put in this house.
We are very diligent with yearly inspections, and do our best to make sure all of the screens on the doors and windows are solid, so far we do not have any more inside the house, although during the termite swarmings we do see them outside.
We used Terminex for the tenting and we continue paying an anuual premium, just like an insurance policy, so when they turn up again they will come in and re-tent.
The cost eight years ago for our almost 1900 square foot home was under $1200.00, the yearly premium is about $170.00
They did a good job, but they used to have great employees eight years ago, not so impressed with them anymore. If I did not have the insurance and had not been paying for it for so long, I don't think I would be with them anymore.
We are very diligent with yearly inspections, and do our best to make sure all of the screens on the doors and windows are solid, so far we do not have any more inside the house, although during the termite swarmings we do see them outside.
We used Terminex for the tenting and we continue paying an anuual premium, just like an insurance policy, so when they turn up again they will come in and re-tent.
The cost eight years ago for our almost 1900 square foot home was under $1200.00, the yearly premium is about $170.00
They did a good job, but they used to have great employees eight years ago, not so impressed with them anymore. If I did not have the insurance and had not been paying for it for so long, I don't think I would be with them anymore.