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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.
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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