Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Typical Termite Treatment Cost
Do you feel the pest control salesman is quoting you an unreasonable price for the termite contract? And is yearly contracts really necessary? Salesmen always like to lock their customers into long term contracts. It can be useful to see the opinions on others on these issues. This is where message forums can come in handy. Of course you always have to take the info with a grain of salt. Here's a thread at ClarkHoward's forum (famous consumer advocate) which discusses these issues. Here are some of the costs quoted in the thread along with some advice:
The first post mentioned a contract that cost $1370 in 2003 with $300/year. Now for renewal it'll cost $500 and then $200 a year.
This post mentioned the cost of the initial house termite treatemnt a few years ago was $400 and $200/year for continued certification. Recently, the contract was renewed the for $600.
One blamed regulation for higher costs and offered some advice. Due to current government laws limiting pesticides, full re-application is needed every 5 years. If you don't maintain the contract, it can cost thousands for a termite letter which will be necessary if you sell your home.
Some more adviced seemed reasonable: In your termite contract review what they say about termite infestation to see if they'll repair the damage or just offer a retreatement.
Finally, a long-time Florida resident thinks the yearly contracts for termite pest control is just a big money making scheme. He had a big two story house fumigated twice in 30 years costing a total of $1,500. His last house went without treatment for 5 years with no problems.
The first post mentioned a contract that cost $1370 in 2003 with $300/year. Now for renewal it'll cost $500 and then $200 a year.
This post mentioned the cost of the initial house termite treatemnt a few years ago was $400 and $200/year for continued certification. Recently, the contract was renewed the for $600.
One blamed regulation for higher costs and offered some advice. Due to current government laws limiting pesticides, full re-application is needed every 5 years. If you don't maintain the contract, it can cost thousands for a termite letter which will be necessary if you sell your home.
Some more adviced seemed reasonable: In your termite contract review what they say about termite infestation to see if they'll repair the damage or just offer a retreatement.
Finally, a long-time Florida resident thinks the yearly contracts for termite pest control is just a big money making scheme. He had a big two story house fumigated twice in 30 years costing a total of $1,500. His last house went without treatment for 5 years with no problems.
# posted by Ken @ 7:00 AM 
