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| Hi, We decided to have a termite check on our 22 yr old house before we have its exterior painted. Terminix came out as a referrel from a neighbor around the corner that had her house tented etc. So my husband who is very handy and home repair oriented went up in the attic with the guy, he pointed out the droppings etc. Sure fire way to get rid of them is tenting the house.
Here's my question.
I know I'm thinking overtime about this stuff, but I just can't really see any pest man telling me anything other than the party line of "no it won't affect that, you only have to worry about stuff in pantries and what you put in your mouth"
Since we've only owned the house for 4 years and this is no telling if there was a previous problem that may have not thoroughly been erradicated, my husband wants to do it right this time. I know, I know, I've heard of orange oil but unless it can penetrate every piece of wood in this house, between the walls etc. I'm not convinced that would eliminate the problem as I don't know if termites are down in areas I just can't see.
I will be getting 2 more estimates. |
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| We're in FL and termite tenting is common here. Your furniture and artwork will not be harmed. Be sure to thoroughly bag pantry non-canned food items. |
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