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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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