I currently have termite bait stations that were installed at the time of new construction by a licensed company.

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I currently have termite bait stations that were installed at the time of new construction by a licensed company.

These stations were installed in lieu of ground treatment with Termidor product. I have been paying each year a warranty fee ($200.00 per year) and the company has been doing inspections as required. One or two stations were found to have activity so the proper product was put in the station as required to kill them. This original contract has been in effect since day one (my home is 1200 sq ft.) and lasted for seven years now.
Recently, the company sent me a "new" contract that they request me to sign that requires me to pay for termidor $350 being put down at ten year intervals. I have paid out already over $1400. over the last seven years. This product will be put down in 2020 if I stay with the company till then and continue to pay (my fee of $200.00 per year).

This "change" in terms has me concerned that I am being over charged and now being snookered as well. This caused me to get quotes from other companies that will drill the holes in concrete as needed every 18 inches treat the soil of my home with Termidor, for $750-900 then give me a contract for $125.00 per year with inspections done every year. If any problems are found they will care for and cover ALL the repairs and or Treatment as needed with no cost to me-- as long as I continue to pay the yearly fee.

Both these companies are well known and licensed with good Reputations in the area of South Carolina. Is the current company I have ripping me off or should I consider starting off the other company that will treat my home now as I stated above ?

Status: Open Aug 31, 2017 - 04:55 AM

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RonDawson

Aug 31, 2017 - 07:05 AM

The whole concept behind termite baiting is to minimize and eliminate the need for using chemical treatments such as Termidor. In most cases, if any substantial amount of Termidor is used, it would cause the bait system to become useless. Using both treatments at the same time is not recommended. Termite bait systems work if they are inspected at least every 6 months and the bait is replaced as it is eaten or consumed by the termites. In my experience, Sentricon, Advance, Hex Pro, even Terminate Termite Stakes work and do kill termites. In my opinion, using Termidor every 10 years is unnecessary, especially if a termite bait system has been maintained. If there are no active termites at this time and this company wants to drill up and trench your home and apply Termidor purely as a preventive, I would look elsewhere. Don't fix whats not broken. The cosmetic damage that this could cause to your home could outweigh any benefit the treatment. Consider doing your own bait system inspections too. It doesn't take much time and you can buy all of the products for less than a couple years annual cost. Here is a link to our page on how to do your own termite baiting - http://www.epestsupply.com/termite_ba...

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