Termites

[3inSlugger]

So I have Terminix pest control for my house. Today was the annual termite inspection. I have seen termites in our yard fence, but no signs in the house. Will be replacing the fence within months. They have a $25 monthly termite service, and the inspector got me thinking about damage, hassle and, money of an infestation. How big of a threat are they for the average homeowner, and is 25 a month worth it when they have a supposed warranty on their service.

 

[okietool]

If the money isn't a deal killer I would do it. I use a mom and pop service, they come when I call and charge about $250. I call them about every other year. I did have termites and they got them killed out with one treatment. Using something like Termidoor.

 

[CharlieMurphy]

Termites are worse here in OK than most other places.

Usually after a treatment you pay annually to keep up a contract. They come out to check your place once a year and treat if needed and should have a warranty against any damage.

 

[tRidiot]

We ended up paying about $2k for a minor infestation with full treatment where they drill cores all around the house, through concrete and all. And we have the ongoing upkeep plan.

Scared me silly to have termites in the house - those critters can literally eat you out of house and home, and QUICK.

 

[Podman]

Termites aren't really that bad from what I've read. Takes a long time for them to do any real damage. But Termidor will take care of them since the government banned
the really good stuff years ago.

 

[1911Sooner]

There are 2 types of houses in Oklahoma. Ones that have termites and ones that will.

 

[zseese]

We ended up paying about $2k for a minor infestation with full treatment where they drill cores all around the house, through concrete and all. And we have the ongoing upkeep plan.

Scared me silly to have termites in the house - those critters can literally eat you out of house and home, and QUICK.

Same here, through orkin. The worst part was I had to pull up the carpet for them and cut it at a transition, but other than that cut I can't even tell they were there. Saw them for two weeks after the service, and not since. It has been several months now.


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[tRidiot]

Same here, through orkin. The worst part was I had to pull up the carpet for them and cut it at a transition, but other than that cut I can't even tell they were there. Saw them for two weeks after the service, and not since. It has been several months now.


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That's who we used... I think they do inspections quarterly? I'd have to ask my wife which would entail getting my fat arse out of this chair - which ain't hap'nin' right about now.

 

[zseese]

That's who we used... I think they do inspections quarterly? I'd have to ask my wife which would entail getting my fat arse out of this chair - which ain't hap'nin' right about now.

I don't remember anything about quarterly, just the annual visit/refill on the outside units, escalated if evidence of re-infestation is found...


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[n423]

we had termites in our old house and had to have it treated . Hate those little bastids.