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FU: Termite swarm in basement — Estimate cost for treatment... drumroll please - 3d - 04-26-2016
FU: Termite swarm in basement
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Called a few termite/pest control companies.
They rarely if ever "tent" the house anymore (at least in NY). Nor do they pump gallons and gallons of chemicals (termidor) into the ground. I guess it's a NYC thing. Here, the pros use baiting systems. Plastic green spike "stations" in the ground to monitor termite activity and localized baited slow release poisons.
Initial install cost $800-1300 for about 15 of these spike stations.
Annual Contract is $250-350 for 2-4 visits a year every year to check for activity.
First 5 years will be $2000-2500 TOTAL.
That's ALOT OF MONEY!
They were nice enough to leave me some brochures detailing their products and services. So of course I go online to see how much these products cost on eBay. 7 BUCKS a spike station. Spike station lasts 5-7 years. 2 inch auger costs $20.
Total costs if i do it myself:
$125 and an afternoon of digging.
Re: FU: Termite swarm in basement — Estimate cost for treatment... drumroll please - Robert M - 04-26-2016
3d,
If you want to do it yourself:
But, in case of termites, I'd be inclined to have a pro do it.
Fleas, roaches (mild infestation) and such, DYI. Very easy. Termites, pro until I learn from the how to do it myself.
Robert
Re: FU: Termite swarm in basement — Estimate cost for treatment... drumroll please - cbelt3 - 04-26-2016
House insurance.
2 gallons of gasoline : $5
Railroad Flare : $2
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Re: FU: Termite swarm in basement — Estimate cost for treatment... drumroll please - Paul F. - 04-26-2016
So, what you're sayin' is, "dust off, nuke the site from orbit... it's the only way to be sure"... is that it?
cbelt3 wrote:
House insurance.
2 gallons of gasoline : $5
Railroad Flare : $2
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Re: FU: Termite swarm in basement — Estimate cost for treatment... drumroll please - Ombligo - 04-26-2016
There is an organic option..
Re: FU: Termite swarm in basement — Estimate cost for treatment... drumroll please - ztirffritz - 04-26-2016
Re: FU: Termite swarm in basement — Estimate cost for treatment... drumroll please - Buck - 04-26-2016
If I ever build a house, it will be steel, concrete and glass. Modern design.
Won't burn, won't rot, no termites, and lasts forever.
Re: FU: Termite swarm in basement — Estimate cost for treatment... drumroll please - Forrest - 04-26-2016
Wouldn't it be wise to check with your home owner's insurance rep first, before you take the DIY route?
Re: FU: Termite swarm in basement — Estimate cost for treatment... drumroll please - JoeH - 04-26-2016
Buck wrote:
If I ever build a house, it will be steel, concrete and glass. Modern design.
Won't burn, won't rot, no termites, and lasts forever.
Only if you properly build it and protect the steel from corrosion. That includes the steel rebar in the concrete. The concrete also needs to be mixed, poured and finished correctly. I could show you concrete poured about 10 years ago that is badly deteriorated because it was not done properly.
Re: FU: Termite swarm in basement — Estimate cost for treatment... drumroll please - neophyte - 04-26-2016
In my experience, bait systems are iffy at best. You already have bait: your house.
My experience is with Terminix:
1) Their bait was un-poisoned Aspen stakes. "Their favorite food". I told the rep New England termites had never tasted Aspen, but they were known to like Pine. "Blank stare"
2) They do not put in poisoned Aspen until the un-poisoned bait has been eaten. See 1). And the termites were already living in the Pine 2x4s and destroying the house while Terminix waited for evidence of feeding on their bait.
So, make sure your "bait" is poisoned to begin with. Good luck.