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The TRUTH REVEALED About Termite Warranties and Bonds - Full Breakdown
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- čas přidán 23. 03. 2024
- Termite warranties and bonds are supposed to protect you from termites and the damage they cause, but do they really, or is there something else going on?
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Hello,
Thank you for your detailed information. I have lived in homes in many states. When inquiring, they barely covered anything in detail, and what they did say is questionable. I even had Tree businesses who removed dead trees and/or trimmed. They sold me a treatment for termites on my property and said they would come back as part of this service every year for a booster. They never came back and I found out from an observer they were only spraying with my tap water, they never added any chemical or other treatment. Similarly, twice, 2 different states, I purchased home and appliance failures after this type of inspection that guaranteed 5 years of protection. After 2½ and 3 years, I called them only to find out these two different companies went out of business between times so I was out of luck.
I gues that makes me very stupid, trusting that we as home owners will be protected when we do the right thing. I now look for businesses that have d been in operation for over 20 years or more.
Trust me. You are not stupid. All of those extended warranties sound very good and most people do buy them. However, the answer to when you should buy any extended warranty is never. Not for appliances, electronics, home warranties, and certainly not for termites. I am neutral about car warranties. It depends upon the company you buy them from. A lot of companies that try to sell you car repair warranties are a scam. Virtually all home warranties are a rip off. As a general rule, just stay away from any sort of warranty that you need to pay extra to get. Please don't be too hard on yourself. You are not alone. Be well my friend.
the angel on your shoulder format makes it much easier to follow, well done
Thanks. I really appreciate that feedback. I never know how folks like Little Shelf Guy. Most people never comment about him. I started adding him to make the videos a little less dry, and I'm never sure how it's working. I'm so happy you like him. Be well my friend.
starting to watch, greetings from Tx
Thank you so much for watching. Very much appreciated. Be well my friend.
I love that you added titles to the books per my recommendation. That's awesome! Have you read "A Midsummer Night's Bug Bite" by William Shakesphere? I see that you got t"To Kill A Cochroach" up there. That's a classic.
That was definitely a good idea. I am planning to add some more titles in future videos. I also included a photo of me and Little Shelf Guy so that people could see us side by side. I thought that would be a fun touch as well. Thanks for the suggestion and for watching my videos. Be well my friend.
@@GuysPestSolutions the photo of you and little shelf guy did not go unnoticed either.
Great info. Thanks
You are very welcome. Thank you so much for those kind words. Very much appreciated. Be well my friend.
Don’t forget exclusions for “poor maintenance” (leaks) and Formosan termites. It’s impossible to get a damage repair warranty for Gulf Coast property because of the dominance of Formosan termites. Also, inspections generally involve visual inspections which are useless if the termites have not shown evidence of their presence. I don’t think many companies in the US use thermal imaging which is a helpful but far from completely reliable inspection tool when detecting nests in the house.
Well said and very true. Thanks for pointing that out. Be well my friend.
@@GuysPestSolutions I tell people in order for an inspection to guarantee your structure doesn’t have termites it would have to be visually inspected after being stripped down to the studs. This is why homeowners insurance will not cover termite damage. Termite insurance is a guaranteed huge money loser for insurance companies.
@@socrates2706 That's funny. You are correct though. Termite warranties and bonds are a waste of money. I am very surprised that I have not gotten any hate mail from any pest control companies yet. You know that I must have struck a nerve with this and I know for sure that there are companies that watch my videos. I used to get negative comments from companies quite a bit, but now I am getting emails from them asking for advise. Funny how things turn around sometimes. Still, I was expecting some immediate push back, but so far I'm not hearing anything. Hmmmm. I can't imagine why that would be the case. Lol. Be well my friend.
Great informative video (as usual), and not only that. I admire your dedication to helping people and giving them the power of making so-called" informed decision."
Btw after watching your video for DIY termite monitoring stations, I put it to work and installed several of them few feet away from the house. And here's the question, asked by my wife: she was curious if those stations would attract termites? As opposed to staying where there are (if there're any of course at close proximity). Thanks!
I'm sorry for the delay in answering your question. I am on vacation at the moment, and I am on a cruise, so I don't always have internet and often I am doing vacation stuff. My wife and I have not had a vacation in over 13 years, so it was time. I will be home on June 11, so I can answer any additional questions you may have at that time.
The monitoring stations do attract termites to some degree, but that's the point of the thing. If they didn't attract thermites, then the termites would just go right past them. However, the termites need to come fairly close to them to sense the wood. That is why you need them to be so close together. If the termites are that close already, then you don't want them to miss the monitoring stations, so it's a good thing that they do attract termites. So, it's not like they draw in termites from hundreds of feet away. If the termites find them, they are already dangerously close to your house, and they will most likely find your house if they do not get to the monitoring stations first. I hope that answers your wife's question.
Be well my friend.
@GuysPestSolutions Yes Sir! That was an explicit explanation. Please, do continue to enjoy a well-deserved vacation. God bless You!
@@unbiasedreviews5978 Thank you so much for those kind words. Very much appreciated. I'm still on vacation, but I had a minute to answer a few questions. I am on target to return home on June 11. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Be well my friend.
@GuysPestSolutions Oh, I have many other questions, but I don't want to burden you with them right now or to abuse your kindness. Well, here's one of them(sorry, I couldn't resist, lol). Do termites hibernate during winter, or are they active all year round? Thanks, and have fun vacationing 🙂
@@unbiasedreviews5978 I am at sea right now, so I have a few minutes to answer questions. Termites do not hibernate during the winter, but the cold does slow them down, depending on how cold it is. The colder it is, the less active they are. So, they generally do a lot less damage in freezing weather. It is always best to treat them after the ground thaws out. You want them fully active, so that they will bring the pesticide back to the colony and share it with the other termites.
I hope that helps. Be well my friend.
Hi guy live your video s you have a great speaking voice kind regards
Thank you so much for those kind words. Very much appreciated. Be well my friend.
So what do you recommend when there's termites inside( I saw them in my bathroom vanity) a tunnel in garage ceiling...I'm replacing vanity. Do you think an initial treatment
Is best then DIY? I'm so confused on what to do
I recommend that you do not replace the vanity just yet. You don't want them looking for a new food source. These guys are clearly subterranean, so they are colonizing in the ground. Please tell me where you live, so that we can see what species you have there. Some species are very easy to treat and some are more of a challenge. Don't worry though. There is a very good chance that you can treat this yourself. You can sometimes do it for as little as $50 and about an hour of your time. So, the first thing is don't panic and let's take the time to figure out the species and get this right the first time. I will help you through it.
Be well Eileen.
Hello Mr Guy
Hi Maggie. Nice to hear from you. Thank you so much for watching and for your support. Very much appreciated.
How does one find a good pest control company.
Please watch my video on how to hire a pest controller without getting ripped off. That should answer all your questions about how to do it, but if not, then do not hesitate to ask me for clarification. Be well my friend.
Video on how to hire a pest controller without getting ripped off: czcams.com/video/y-a8XOqVrlE/video.html
Thank you as always!
You are very welcome. Be well my friend.
Thanks for the information
You are very welcome. Be well my friend.
Do you have or could you make a video about making a decision to DIY termite problems or when it is better to hire a professional. This may include physical abilities needed to accomplish the task. Examples.... digging a trench, time involved, or the fact drilling into wall/slab may be needed.
You are correct. I am all about do it yourself, but here are times when you do need to call in the Calvery. When that is might be hard for me to target because it is so different for everybody. I worked with a man that owned a home, but had no money to hire someone. He was a disabled vet who was on crutches. Nevertheless, he was able to treat his home successfully with termite granules. It took him some time, but he got it done. Other people in his situation may not even attempt it. Oftentimes, it comes down to a matter of how much grit and determination you possess. Other times the disability is such that nobody in that situation could possibly pull it off. So, I honestly wouldn't know where to start with a video like that. I have worked with many people who have limitations, and they are all uniquely different. So, what I do is just let folks watch the videos and then I am more than happy to work through it on an individual basis. Some people amaze me with what they accomplish given their disabilities. Other people prefer not to try it on their own at all. For those folks I try to offer some suggestions about alternatives to professional pest controllers. I had one lady that could not dig a trench through very hard soil, but she could mix and pour in the pesticide. So, I suggested hiring a couple of high school students to dig the trench. She had a high school age daughter that could make the contacts. Failing that, sometimes a neighbor will help out or you can hire a handyman to dig the trench. So, I take each situation on a case-by-case basis, and I try to work out some sort of plan for each person, based on what they feel their limitations may be. Do you see my point? All that being said, sometimes there is simply no option but to call in a pro. For example, the only way to get rid of drywood termites is to fumigate and you cannot do that yourself. In cases like that, I just need to be honest and recommend how to hire a professional without getting ripped off. There are times when you simply cannot do it yourself. So, with me you get a personal touch. I see everyone as an individual, with their own special talents and needs. I have spent many hours working with people like this, and I am more than happy to do it. Other CZcamsrs would rather spend their time making videos and making money, but it's not about money with me. It never was and it never will be. My only interest is to assist as many people as I possibly can, for as long as I can. I am 74 now, so it won't be too much longer before I will no longer be able to do it, but until then, I will provide free assistance to everyone who asks, and I will give everyone the individualized attention that they need and deserve.
I hope that makes sense. I have been very blessed in my life and it's time for me to pay it back. Be well my friend.
Thank you very much.
You are very welcome. Be well my friend.
Evidence of termite activity was found behind the kitchen cabinets. One company said that I have to remove the cabinets, while the other company said that they can treat the area by drilling and applying the pesticides. What would you recommend? Thanks
Treatment methods depend on the species. Frankly, neither of those options sounds appropriate to me. If you have subterranean termites, then trenching is the way to go in most case. If you have drywood termites, then the only way to get rid of them is to fumigate. Spot treating is not effective for drywood termites and a Hail Mary Pass at best for subterranean termites. Please look on the estimate and see what the species is, and then get back to me. I will explain everything you need to know. It would be best to email me with additional questions at guyspestsolutions@gmail.com.
I will be out of town for a couple of weeks, so I may not be able to get back to you until after I get back. Don't worry though. I will answer you email upon my return. I'm sure I'll have a good deal of questions waiting for me, so please be patient. I will work through them one at a time. Hopefully it will only take me a week to get caught up. I promise that I will get back to you, albeit a little slower than usual. We have not been on a vacation for over 13 years and my wife has explained in her unique way that the time has come. So, go I must, and we won't be back until around June 11.
I hope that helps. Be well my friend.
Thank you.
You are very welcome. Be well my friend.
I have a question. I see big black ¼ inch ants in my house in the rainy springtime. I put out the appropriate ant bait stations that appear to keep them in check, hopefully killing the queen. I also sprinkle that Ant kernal stuff around the outside of my house twice a year, from the brick out about 2 feet.
Is there anything else I can do? Should I be more concerned?
Yes. You should be very concerned. Those big black ants could be carpenter ants. Please watch my video on how to treat carpenter ants. Keep in mind that they like wet wood, so check for water leaks in the roof, around windows and doors, and plumbing leaks. The ants in your house are a satellite colony. The main colony is outside somewhere, so in addition to treating the inside and outside of the house, it is also a good idea to treat your yard. You should treat the outside of your house and the yard every 60 to 90 days to prevent a reinfestation. That's what I do at my house.
I hope that helps. Be well my friend.
Video on how to treat carpenter ants: czcams.com/video/Te9BUCaIQZY/video.html
Video on how to treat your yard: czcams.com/video/wifoTU5dmp0/video.html
I thought the same thing after having 3 people come inspect and they seemed dodgy with questions regarding the process and post care… anyway i had a few question after watching a few of your videos, first of all i wanted to know if i were going to treat for drywood, can you tell me more about safety as far as wouldn’t need to vacate the house and how long would i have to keep kids and pets away..?
If you are getting your house fumigated for drywood termites, then there are a few things that you need to know.
They are going to give you a list of things that you need to get out of the house or treat in some of the way. One thing that they may not tell you is that you should bag all your mattresses in mattress bags that are designed for bed bugs. This type of mattress cover will not allow the gas to penetrate inside. Just make sure you put a piece of duct tape over the zipper where it closes up. You want to make sure that thing is airtight. After you move back into the house, then take the mattresses out of the bags. The reason for this is the gas can get into the mattresses and come out while you are sleeping. Needless to say, this would not be a good thing. Most of the time, when they tell you that it is safe to go back in the building, they are correct, but they have been known to be wrong about that. Therefore, it is a very good idea not to take chances with mattresses. It is also a good idea to do the same thing any pet bedding that you may have.
I also recommend that you stay out of the house at least 7 days after they tell you that it is safe to go back in. Again, they usually do a very good job checking to make sure the house is safe, but it is not a sure thing. Giving it that extra 7 days will provide a very good margin of safety for you. It is unlikely that the gas will hang around any longer than that. There are incidents every year where people get sick because they went back into the house too soon. Make no mistake. This gas is very dangerous and you should have a lot of respect for it. If you have drywood termites, then you definitely need to do it, but you need to be as safe as possible. I always tell people that this is a very good time to take a two week vacation.
You should also know that putting this big tent around your house can be an invitation for burglars. They know that the house is vacant if the tent is up. I know it sounds totally insane, because it is, but these people are desperate for money and they are willing to take the risk. So, do not leave any cash laying around the house, and make sure you remove anything of value, like jewelry. These people usually don't go after things like TVs, but they will go into the bedrooms and look for jewelry, credit cards, cash, and that sort of thing. I think they would probably take any electronics like computers or video game systems as well. Anything light that is easy to carry. So, you should also take photographs of everything in the house. This way, if you do get burglarized, the photos will help document everything in the house for the insurance company. On that same note, I do not think it is a good idea to file an insurance claim unless you have a significant loss of at least several thousand dollars. If you file a claim, then your insurance rates are very likely to go way up.
Prices for fumigation can vary wildly in this industry, so get as many estimates as you can. The treatment is pretty much always the same, so I would just go with the lowest bidder.
You should also know that the gas they use has absolutely no residual properties whatsoever. Therefore, you can get reinfested the moment the tent comes down. Since drywood termites swarm every year, it is almost a certainty that you are going to get reinfested sometime within a year after the fumigation has been done. That is because, if you have drywood termites, then your neighbors have them as well. A lot of the time fumigations are done during swarming season, so it is very possible to get reinfested immediately after the tent is removed. For that reason, you should start a drywood prevention treatment before the tent goes up, and you should repeat this treatment every 60 days forever. You can never stop doing it or you are going to get reinfested again. I have a video on how to do that and I will give you the link. This is a generic video that was made for a variety of pests. Just ignore the part of the video that talks about treating your yard. You do not need to treat your yard for drywood termites. You only need to treat the exterior of your house.
I hope that helps. Be well my friend.
Video on how to prevent drywood termites: czcams.com/video/Yozv3s-Qwlw/video.html
Also, if there are no exterior signs of termites in outside wall nor inside wall, what needs to be done?
If you have termites swarming on an inside window, that is not good. How you handle that will depend on the species. Figuring out the species is actually pretty easy and I have a video on how to do that. I will provide you with a link below. After watching this video, you should be able to identify the species. Just get back to me after you watch it and let me know what you found out. At that point, I can tell you exactly what you need to do. Let me know if you have any problems identifying the species, but I do not think that you will. It is much easier than you may imagine. Also, please tell me where you live. Location matters. Be well my friend.
Video on how to identify termite species: czcams.com/video/dIs_a0nfVjg/video.html
What is your opinion of Bifrenthrin I/T 7.9 F, vs using fipronil for trenching for treating/killing termites and for spot treatments? Is one better than the other? Is one made for a different purpose than the other?
Thanks so much for all your help. You've been amazing.
In my opinion, you should never use Bifenthrin to trench for subterranean termites because it kills too quickly. Fipronil kills much slower and that is what you want for termites. You need to give them time to bring the pesticide back to the colony, so they can share it with the other termites. That will take out the entire colony. Bifenthrin will most likely kill them in the house and they will not have a chance to bring the pesticide back to the colony. So, the termites will keep coming. You will kill a lot of termites, but you will not eliminate the colony. When the bifenthrin loses effectiveness, the termites will again be eating your house. It may take a while, but that colony will still be there, and the termites will resume activity at some point. So, I always eliminate the entire colony. No colony, no termites, no infestation in your house. Please watch my video on how to trench for termites properly.
I hope that helps. Thank you so much for those kind words. Very much appreciated. Be well my friend.
Video on how to trench for termites properly: czcams.com/video/Fy7YHi_7Z8g/video.html
guy is wonderful
Thank you so much for those kind words. Very much appreciated. Be well my friend.
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Sorry, the question before was to include that the termites were swarming on inside window.
I responded to your last comment, and I took this into consideration because I read this comment prior to answering you last one. Please do not worry. I will help you get this sorted out. Be well my friend.
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