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�Fact
or Fiction�
�Lies, Misconceptions, Falsehoods
About Termites You Should Know!!� |
Fiction:
Fact: |
�Only older homes have a termite
problem�
Sometimes Termites can come into a house when it�s being
built ! And can be detected within 1 year! |
Fiction:
Fact: |
�It�s a state law, when
you sell your home, it must be Termites�
�We only wish.� Actually it is usually a bank / lender requirement to have
an inspection
performed-Items listed on a report may/ may not be
negotiated between buyers/ sellers- check with your realtor.
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Fiction:
Fact: |
�Once your house is treated for
termites, it shouldn�t have to be done for a Long, Long
Time�
�Fat Chance!� Some termite treatments leave a residue- Some
don�t. Remember, Termites are Always in the neighborhood.
They could drop by, errhhh swarm in anytime! |
Fiction:
Fact: |
�If you live in a mobile/
manufactured home you don�t need to worry about termites�
�SORRY!!� even though a large percentage of manufactured/
mobile homes have metal components ie; Frame, siding- it is
still � wood� framed- Termites will find it! |
Fiction:
Fact: |
�Use redwood for those outside
decks/ patio covers- Termites won�t eat it�
�Don�t you wish�- Fact is, though termites prefer soft wood
like douglas fir, they will make their homes in Redwood,
cedar and even pressure treated materials. |
Fiction:
Fact: |
�Termites are Hard To Kill! It
may take several treatments to knock them out�
Termites are �EASY� To Kill-Just hard to find- use an
experienced professional who is looking out for Your Best
Interest |
Fiction:
Fact: |
�All Termite Treatments are
pretty much the same- I�ll just use the cheapest�
Some treatments are designed or intended as �Whole house�
Treatments. Some treatments
Are designed/ intended as spot/ localized treatments-The
warranties are different and so is the pricing- Read the
small print What Do You Want To Accomplish? |
Fiction:
Fact: |
Termite tenting just �chases�
the termites next door.
�Dead Termites don�t fly�- They can�t move to your neighbors
house- chances are they are already there!- and causing
damage- They�re just not detectable Yet!
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