All Forum Posts by: Lei L.

I asked three companies to the site for inspection. None of them see any sign of active infestation but they all suggest me to do a full treatment no matter what. They all say that there's possible to have the colony under the ground or somewhere. All are recommending me to subscribe to their annual treatment/inspection after the first treatment.

I also found there is a split opinion among the companies about the treating method.

1. liquid Termidor® termiticide/insecticide termite treatment

$750/the first year; $75 annual inspection afterward

2. Sentricon baiting system
Initial treatment 1-year (around $1000 or more); >$200/year afterwards

Each one claims that their method is the best way to treat termites. Some people also recommended this baiting system that is very cheap compared to what I was quoted for the above two methods:

Spectracide® Terminate® Termite Detection & Killing Stakes - 15 Pack
Model Number: HG-96115 Menards® SKU: 2637567 ---$50

What shall I do? Any suggestions from your experience? Thanks!

Lei

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Hi All,

I also found there is a split opinion among the companies about the treating method.

1. liquid Termidor® termiticide/insecticide termite treatment

$750/the first year; $75 annual inspection afterwards

2. Sentricon baiting system
Initial treatment 1-year (around $1000 or more); >$200/year afterwards

Each one claims that their method is the best way to treat termites. Some people also recommended this baiting system that is very cheap compared to what I was quoted for the above two methods:

Spectracide® Terminate® Termite Detection & Killing Stakes - 15 Pack
Model Number: HG-96115 Menards® SKU: 2637567 ---$50

What shall I do? Any suggestions from your experience? Thanks!

Lei

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Originally posted by @Jill F.:

@Lei L. You don't need termite treatment if you don't have an active infestation. If it's damage from an old infestation that has already been treated you can just repair the damaged framing.

@Shawn York

Hi All,

I also found there is a split opinion among the companies about the treating method.

1. liquid Termidor® termiticide/insecticide termite treatment

$750/the first year; $75 annual inspection afterwards

2. Sentricon baiting system
Initial treatment 1-year (around $1000 or more); >$200/year afterwards

Each one claims that their method is the best way to treat termites. Some people also recommended this baiting system that is very cheap compared to what I was quoted for the above two methods:

Spectracide® Terminate® Termite Detection & Killing Stakes - 15 Pack
Model Number: HG-96115 Menards® SKU: 2637567 ---$50

What shall I do? Any suggestions from your experience? Thanks!

Lei

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Indianapolis, Indiana

Originally posted by @Shawn York:

I will have to double check, but I think it was somewhere in the neighborhood of $400-$500 for the initial treatment. Frankly, it could have been triple that and it would be worth it. As you can see, termites can be incredibly destructive. $500 is nothing if you compare that to having the house fall down.

Shawn, that's a good price if it's only 500 range. I just talked to one guy who said no less than $950 ... I will talk to Black Dimond tomorrow to check them out. I will need at least a full inspection to see if it's still an active problem or not.

-Lei

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Indianapolis, Indiana

Originally posted by @Jill F.:

@Lei L. You don't need termite treatment if you don't have an active infestation. If it's damage from an old infestation that has already been treated you can just repair the damaged framing.

Jill, I am also wondering how I can tell if it's still active or not, just talked to the prior owner who said never had any bug problem in the last 5 years and he sprayed every year even for bed bugs.But he only owned it for last 5 years and not sure if there was termite treatment before.

Lei

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Indianapolis, Indiana

Originally posted by @Nathan Gesner:

Treating / terminating the termites is not difficult. The bigger issue/cost will be replacing what they've damaged.

Yep, (:

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Originally posted by @Mike McCarthy:

Definitely termites, can be treated for $800-1200. Pretty common, especially in some areas.

Big question mark is how much of the framing needs to be replaced.

Thank you for the price tag... for treatment. Yep, have to check how much wood to replace, (:

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Originally posted by @James Mcsweeney:

Looks like blisters and long grooves left by termites.

Just had our house treated for termites. We were able to get it done for about $500, but prices can vary depending on the damange. Maybe try to find a local guy. They drilled a bunch of holes in the ground all the way around the house. We now have to keep up with the treatment by having it retreated every year for about $100/year. It's not a one time and done type of thing.

Thank you, James. Your price paid is very good, a quick search in my area (Indiana) shows a price of $1000 or more. And they just use a baiting system but not the liquid one into the soils.

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Originally posted by @Wayne Brooks:

Yep, that’s termites. You first need to determine if you have Active termites, or if that was in the past and the termites have been eliminated.

Wayne, I thought the same, wish it was in the past. Thanks.

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Originally posted by @Sandy Gabin:

Hi Lei, I have opened up many walls on my properties and never seen anything like this before. I feel 90% sure that this is done by termites. I would recommend you to call an expert on this because they can tell you where the root is. There is a possibility that there could be more but that is like opening up a can full of worms. It's your call at the end of the end of the day. It won't hurt to call a company and they can go in and also give you an estimate maybe? I know you will find a solution. Best to you!

sure, already calling for professionals.

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