Pest control is expensive, but termite damage can be devastating. It’s a gamble to not have it, do I feel lucky kind of deal.



I suggest you at least get an inspection from a reputable company since it’s been so long.

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Bought a house 3 weeks ago and don’t currently have a termite contract. First house and not entirely sure if I need one or not or how expensive they are.

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No way you can buy a house and not have termite coverage. Mortgage companies have required it as long as I can remember. Termite coverage is just a special form of insurance because you could lose your whole bankroll without it.

Not having termite coverage is riskier than not having health insurance unless you can afford to take a total loss on it.

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No way you can buy a house and not have termite coverage

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Wait do you mean insurance or a contract?

Neighbor down our street had significant damage not only to his house but to the side of his neighbors house.
The source? Leftover firewood stacked along his untreated fence. Neither had termite coverage and the damage was costly.

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Mortgage companies have required it as long as I can remember.

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This is not correct, at least not in LA. I'm not questioning your memory, just the fact that mortgage companies require termite contracts. They don't.

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Not having termite coverage is riskier than not having health insurance unless you can afford to take a total loss on it.

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I agree that every homeowner in the South should have a termite contract with a reputable company.

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Then you or your realtor was negligent. A WDIR (Wood Destroying Insect Report) from the seller should have been a requirement to close. .

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Eh, not really what he's asking about.

I think our treatment initially was about $1200 and $185 for annual inspection. Retreat 10 years later. I have used the same company for 25 years and across two houses. At the old house, the neighbor had an issue but the company policy paid to replace a back patio door and framing, siding, painting etc. At the time it was likely $4000 - $5000 claim. If your home is not being inspected regularly or insured it could be a much bigger out of pocket expense.

Termite contracts are not necessary. Keep the soil down on your slab and check for tunnels every two weeks when you cut the grass. They can be devastating but it takes months for minimal damage. People who have structural damage have had other issues they have not taken care of They are homes such as moisture problems and rotted roofs

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Keep the soil down on your slab and check for tunnels every two weeks when you cut the grass. T

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BUT that only covers the termites that live in the ground. Louisiana also has major problems with Formosan termites who never touch the ground. They live up in houses where minor leaks provide them with water. When you see a "tented" house, it's usually being treated for Formosans.

Whoever down voted me needs to buy a contract. Undoubtedly you have no clue