Might be tough to read, It says they treated the 'exterior' - yes.
Soil - No, bait stations installed in lieu of treatment.
I suspect its a way to get the new owner to 'bond' against future "possible" WDI damage with the pest control company that's in the pocket of the builder....
any other thoughts???
-Mike
Originally Posted By: rcloyd This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Bait stations are used to lock you into a service contract. The pest company charges you to come back and check the stations and place termitacide if necessary. This is a waste of money as there are good chemicals out there that will last for years if properly applied and with no service contract. Termador is very popular right now and can last up to 15 years per treatment.
Originally Posted By: jschwartz1 This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Here is South Florida, ALL NEW Construction must have a soil treatment done prior to the slab being poured. Termador is an option, but the bait systems need to be used in conjuction with them. If the house is going to have a bond, then the bait system is typically required if there has been prior eveidence of sub terrainean activity. This policy will vary by pest control companies.
I would suggest you check with the local building dept. in SC to get a straight answer as to whether or not the Buildier is within the scope of a law.
Originally Posted By: mgault This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
for the prevention of termites and other wood destroying organisms and shall provide the Buyer at closing, a written certification from a licensed pest control operator." This is a statement in his contract.
I've told him it appears the builder is not in compliance with the contract but is in compliance with SC and Charleston Code.
-Mike