Termite Control - Questions Your Service Company Should Answer

Aug 5
23:34

2012

Anna Woodward

Anna Woodward

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If you have a pest problem in the walls, you will need a termite control company to come out and evaluate the issue. Here are some questions you can ask the inspector to determine if you want a particular company to handle it.

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If you have a pest problem in the walls,Termite Control - Questions Your Service Company Should Answer Articles you'll need a termite control company to come out and evaluate the issue. The faster you can get such a problem taken care of, the better your chances of success. They will send an inspector out to the house with the tools and techniques necessary to determine if you have a problem with these wood-eating insects. While there are plenty of free guides available for homeowners to consult when they want to figure this out for themselves, you won't truly know until a professional takes a look. If you do have a problem, here are some questions you can ask the inspector to determine if you want their company to handle it.

Warranty

Make sure you ask any termite control company you're thinking of hiring what their warranty consists of. The last thing you want is to pay for spraying only to realize you still have a problem. Retreatment isn't your only concern, however. A careless company could wind up damaging your home while trying to kill your pests. If that happens, you want to make sure you are covered by a written warranty. Homeowners have wound up in lengthy court battles over just such damage, so learn from their mistakes and get it all in writing before the process begins.

Methods

In order to perform termite control, the company is almost certainly going to use some form of poison to kill the pests. As the homeowner, you have a right to know what they will be using and in what quantities. You can do an internet search on the numbers they give you and try to come to a consensus about whether or not it is appropriate. While a major company isn't going to endanger your children and pets by using a ridiculous or unsafe chemical or quantity, you need to be cautious about any company whose reputation is unknown.

Cost

Termite control isn't cheap, but it certainly beats buying a new house, which will be necessary if you allow insects to chew through it. That said, it is a business like any other and that means their prices should be competitive. If all things are the same, price is going to be a deciding factor. Don't hesitate to call several different companies and get some quotes. Of course, it's important to make sure you're comparing apples to apples. Give each company the exact same information so they know how much to give you as an estimate.