Had I been the buyer, paying for the inspection, I would have filed a complaint against the inspector on my property for sale where he recommended a full house tenting and fumigating. I was told by one of the other inspectors that only a few in the state have licenses for that procedure, since the chemicals are extremely toxic. They told me that it was a highly regulated practice, tenting, and that the licensee has to certify to the state that the house needs fumigating before it can be done. Fumigating without infestation to support the need is against state law.SQLGeek wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2020 11:44 amSaved me a lot of time/money.crazy2medic wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2020 6:25 am Yes those are wood bores or whats left of their activity! Termites make dirt tube.
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Re: Termites
Re: Termites
I am not an exterminator, but as said above by one, it matters what kind, subterranean, or flying. They require different methods to get rid of. If flying, treating the ground perimeter does nothing, as they don't live or come from the ground - they live in the wood. That's why multiple opinions on what type, treatment methods, and costs are best so you can be assured the best outcome.
Re: Termites
When dealing with termites, or suspected, always get several opinions and quotes. Some of these field technicians are not true "specialists", and there's good money to be made off fear of the things. Plus, confirming what kind of termite you are dealing with and if right treatment for it.
Was selling a house recently and buyer's inspection didn't pass termite inspection - was told needed house tented and showed on report where found - to tune of thousands of dollars. This was from a long-standing company that happens to be one of only a couple that are licenced for tenting.
I knew this was bunk because I had under contract for years on annual inspections. I also knew bunk because a month before another potential buyer had a termite inspection and tags were all still under the sink and panel where required. Needless to say, another inspection was ordered and no termites found.
Luckily, I can't testify to what a post-infection treatment should cost but only caution to be knowledgable that opinions can vary, and assume, so can cost.
Was selling a house recently and buyer's inspection didn't pass termite inspection - was told needed house tented and showed on report where found - to tune of thousands of dollars. This was from a long-standing company that happens to be one of only a couple that are licenced for tenting.
I knew this was bunk because I had under contract for years on annual inspections. I also knew bunk because a month before another potential buyer had a termite inspection and tags were all still under the sink and panel where required. Needless to say, another inspection was ordered and no termites found.
Luckily, I can't testify to what a post-infection treatment should cost but only caution to be knowledgable that opinions can vary, and assume, so can cost.