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Termite Protection for Pier/Beam Home - Bait System vs. Annual Spray
Posted on 7/6/16 at 2:19 pm
Posted on 7/6/16 at 2:19 pm
I've received three quotes. Two for annual spray treatment of the perimeter of the home and the piers. One for the bait system placed around the home in the ground. All are within the same price for installation and annual renewal.
Opinions on either method?
Opinions on either method?
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Posted on 7/6/16 at 2:21 pm to Golfer
quote:
annual spray treatment of the perimeter of the home and the piers
Go with this
Posted on 7/6/16 at 2:25 pm to Golfer
I wouldn't want to attract termites by baiting. Spraying would provide all the protection you will need.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 4:12 pm to Golfer
i have a pier and beam home and just had River City Termite come out and spray each pier for 638.00 for first time. 140 each year after that
Posted on 7/6/16 at 4:22 pm to FishinTygah84
I would think the spray would be best as that would kill the ones that fly in? The bait is only for the ones underground, but I know multiple people that had roof leaks that got termites from wet wood on their second story and their termite coverage didn't cover it.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 4:27 pm to Golfer
if you change your own oil: pour the used oil around the piers. it is VERY effective. hydrocarbons and heavy metals do wonders things when used for bug removal
Posted on 7/6/16 at 5:02 pm to mack the knife
Hell, one can buy the same chemicals' the pro's use now. Cost about $100 per 1000sf coverage. 
If you have a 15 gallon spray tank with a pump, you good to go. 
If you have a 15 gallon spray tank with a pump, you good to go. Posted on 7/6/16 at 5:56 pm to fishfighter
or a 5 gallon bucket
Posted on 7/6/16 at 6:26 pm to baldona
the spray and baiting systems are both for subterranean termites. Neither will prevent an aerial infestation. If aerial termites find a conducive spot on the house and begin a colony, they will make their way to the ground for a source of water. It is important to make sure conducive areas do not continue to hold water on the actual structure. Baiting systems do not actually attract termites to the source. Termites continuously forage for food regardless if they find a source or not so they usually find the baiting stations. Both methods are effective, but baiting systems can be more cost effective for pier structures depending on how many beams need to be drilled and treated. Also, in 5-7 years it will need to be resprayed so that is something to consider
Posted on 7/6/16 at 6:30 pm to Gevans17
you can buy termidor(taurs is cheaper) and do it yourself.
there are 2 types of spray. a repellent, and one that is bait that they bring back to their families to eat as well.the later is Taurus, and what you want.
The stuff last 10 years in the ground, and 6 months when sprayed topically.
The only reason to use a company is because they will pay for any damage
there are 2 types of spray. a repellent, and one that is bait that they bring back to their families to eat as well.the later is Taurus, and what you want.
The stuff last 10 years in the ground, and 6 months when sprayed topically.
The only reason to use a company is because they will pay for any damage
Posted on 7/6/16 at 6:45 pm to Golfer
Get some termidor and treat it once every 30 years.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 7:11 pm to Rust Cohle
I would probably advise against treating a pier home yourself. You have trench and spray around each pier very well and a professional crew is going to be able to do that a lot more effectively and thoroughly than you can do it yourself.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 7:56 pm to Golfer
Bait system is a scam. Look it up.
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