Pest Control - Termidor Application Process Seems Extreme

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Termidor Application Process Seems Extreme

Greg

2005-07-25, 10:21 pm

My termite contract (10yr) with Arrow Exterminators is about to expire. The
sales guy is pushing me towards the Sentricon system. From what I've read,
I'd be much better off with Termidor.

I have an all brick house with a poured concrete foundation and basement
near Atlanta. Arrow did the original treatment on the new construction ten
years ago and we have had no trouble. The problem, is I'm being told that
treating with Termidor will require drilling holes in the mortar between
the bricks at 12 to 18 inch intervals all around the house. Apparently, it
must be injected between the bricks and the plywood siding. Say what!

I think this is nuts. Why not inject the Termidor into the ground around
the foundation? It seems foolish to require the termites to actually get
into the building, between the bricks and wood siding, before they
encounter the termiticide. I am a little unwilling to have Termidor,
however safe it may be, injected into the walls of my house.

I suspect the salesman wants to make it sufficiently unpleasant to treat
with Termidor so that I'll agree to the Sentricon system. He wants about
the same amount of money either way.

Am I being told the truth about how Termidor must be applied on existing
construction? Thanks.

Greg

ipman

2005-07-25, 11:21 pm

Greg wrote:
> My termite contract (10yr) with Arrow Exterminators is about to expire. The
> sales guy is pushing me towards the Sentricon system. From what I've read,
> I'd be much better off with Termidor.
>
> I have an all brick house with a poured concrete foundation and basement
> near Atlanta. Arrow did the original treatment on the new construction ten
> years ago and we have had no trouble. The problem, is I'm being told that
> treating with Termidor will require drilling holes in the mortar between
> the bricks at 12 to 18 inch intervals all around the house. Apparently, it
> must be injected between the bricks and the plywood siding. Say what!
>
> I think this is nuts. Why not inject the Termidor into the ground around
> the foundation? It seems foolish to require the termites to actually get
> into the building, between the bricks and wood siding, before they
> encounter the termiticide. I am a little unwilling to have Termidor,
> however safe it may be, injected into the walls of my house.
>
> I suspect the salesman wants to make it sufficiently unpleasant to treat
> with Termidor so that I'll agree to the Sentricon system. He wants about
> the same amount of money either way.
>
> Am I being told the truth about how Termidor must be applied on existing
> construction? Thanks.
>
> Greg

Greg,
You're pretty smart. Termidor has just expanded it's "Pledge" from 5
to 10 years. Now, let me try and help you here just a little.
Termidor is also promoting their "Perimeter Plus" treatment program.
What they're (Termidor) is stating, is that if there "is" a problem,
treat that area, and go 10 feet one way, and 10 feet the other, then
trench and treat the remaining structure. However, if no visible
problem exists, go ahead and trench and treat and drill the expansion
joints, including the front and back porch. This provides a "complete"
perimeter barrier.

Now, don't get me wrong on Sentricon, it is a good system, WHEN it's
well maintenanced. Also, you hit a key point here.....think about it
Greg....you
said, "Salesman". I strongly urge you to notify the Service Manager of
Arrow, and bring this to his attention. Not to get the salesman in
trouble. But you want an opinion from the "licensed" PCO in charge
there.

The purpose behind Sentricon is to monitor. They're going to probably
charge you for that somehow, whether upfront, or on a schedule basis.
I will tell you this. Sentricon (molting inhibitor) in conjunction
with Termidor (insect eliminator) is a win-win situation. I would
really pay to have your home retreated with Termidor, also make sure
the bathtraps, and plumbing entries are treated, and I think you'll be
ok. Also, insure from the manager that meets with you that it's being
done to your state's requirements. GA is fairly strict.

Best of luck!

Mark

Lar

2005-07-26, 12:21 am

In article <ah0be11paqq7slchelmkjv09n3fb0jbmn0@4ax.com>, gdk1
@bellsouth.net says...

My termite contract (10yr) with Arrow Exterminators is about to expire. The

sales guy is pushing me towards the Sentricon system. From what I've read,

I'd be much better off with Termidor.

I have an all brick house with a poured concrete foundation and basement

near Atlanta. Arrow did the original treatment on the new construction ten

years ago and we have had no trouble. The problem, is I'm being told that

treating with Termidor will require drilling holes in the mortar between

the bricks at 12 to 18 inch intervals all around the house. Apparently, it

must be injected between the bricks and the plywood siding. Say what!

I think this is nuts. Why not inject the Termidor into the ground around

the foundation? It seems foolish to require the termites to actually get

into the building, between the bricks and wood siding, before they

encounter the termiticide. I am a little unwilling to have Termidor,

however safe it may be, injected into the walls of my house.

I suspect the salesman wants to make it sufficiently unpleasant to treat

with Termidor so that I'll agree to the Sentricon system. He wants about

the same amount of money either way.

Am I being told the truth about how Termidor must be applied on existing

construction? Thanks.

With liquid treatments you will try to get into the area termites will
come out of the ground at to attack the structure...around the
foundation...cold joints where two slabs meet..bath trap areas...slab
penetrations... etc With the older treatments it was asking for trouble
if all those areas weren't hit. With the way Termidor works one can
omit a number of areas and still expect protection on the home. It has
actually come out with a new label on minimal treatments, basically
treating the foundation and other areas the applicator finds need
for..If they are expecting you to get a new treatment altogether you
might try to find a local guy that uses Termidor rather than a National
chain. The reason the large companies push the baits is it generates
revenue throughout the year...it cuts down on labor costs...cuts down on
risks due to incompetency.

--
Lar

to email....get rid of the BUGS

Budget Bug Man

2005-07-26, 11:21 am

I can't speak to the specifics, but it may be that the Arrow salesman
was proposing a "complete treatment", which would REQUIRE drilling and
treating all voids that exist behind masonry elements. If that is the
case, he is proposing a full structure treatment that will provide the
MAXIMUM protection.

Now, is that necessary? Not in my opinion. The new EP/LI label that
Termidor has allows treating the entire perimeter of the exterior,
drilling any slabs that sit along the foundation exterior and trenching
and treating all soil areas along the foundation exterior. In addition,
they are required to treat any area(s) of activity inside the
structure. This kind of treatment will provide excellent protection for
many years.

If I were you, I would ask for more specific details as to what he is
proposing and why.

Jeff

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