Great video, I learned a lot!! If a home was previously tented for termites in Orlando, should that deter me from considering it? Or would I need more info from an inspection?
That should absolutely not deter you. Given enough time, practically every home will need it around here. You just can't prevent drywood termites completely from getting in. Any inspector worth his or her salt will offer to have a certified person perform a wood-destroying organism (WDO) inspection as part of their work.
So you're saying don't worry about it too much, just plan on spending several thousand dollars every few years to keep them at bay? I think I'll just keep renting my cheap dumpy apartment.
Hi there. Sorry I missed this comment a year ago. Assuming you're using a fipronil treatment like Termidor, it would be every decade. If you'd prefer to save the money and take the risk regarding termites, it's a perfectly valid course of action. Everyone has different risk tolerance, and it's up to you.
I just recently moved into a newly purchased townhouse built in the 70s. The place has drywood termites, although on the sellers disclosure he put that it has been treated and there have been no active termites for 2 years. I recently started having drywood swarmers appear throughout the house... Is it a very bad sign to be seeing swarmers in my house?
He was likely referring to a subterranean termite problem and treatment, but I can't be sure. There is effectively no way to prevent drywoods. You can only kill them after they appear. Swarmers are not *necessarily* a very bad sign, but it's certainly not ideal. Have a professional do an inspection and see if gassing the home is needed. Because your property is an attached townhouse, you'll likely need to have the entire building done in one go if it is needed. That would probably be a bit of a nightmare.
@@jeranmiller I went to a monthly HOA meeting where they told me if I can get my 5 other affixed neighbors to agree, then we can tent. I already half about half of them OK with it before figuring out pricing. Haven't spoken to the other 2 so hopefully I can get them on board
Thanks for the information
Sure thing. Feel free to reach out if you have questions on the matter.
Great video, I learned a lot!! If a home was previously tented for termites in Orlando, should that deter me from considering it? Or would I need more info from an inspection?
That should absolutely not deter you. Given enough time, practically every home will need it around here. You just can't prevent drywood termites completely from getting in. Any inspector worth his or her salt will offer to have a certified person perform a wood-destroying organism (WDO) inspection as part of their work.
So you're saying don't worry about it too much, just plan on spending several thousand dollars every few years to keep them at bay? I think I'll just keep renting my cheap dumpy apartment.
Thats how people stay poor, not getting real estate
@@Jcasilleri LOL!!! Update: I bought myself a duplex recently. House hacking. Guess I spoke too soon.
Hi there. Sorry I missed this comment a year ago. Assuming you're using a fipronil treatment like Termidor, it would be every decade. If you'd prefer to save the money and take the risk regarding termites, it's a perfectly valid course of action. Everyone has different risk tolerance, and it's up to you.
@@danielmoore1232 "House hacking" is absolutely how I would do it if I were still single. Congrats on the purchase!
I just recently moved into a newly purchased townhouse built in the 70s. The place has drywood termites, although on the sellers disclosure he put that it has been treated and there have been no active termites for 2 years. I recently started having drywood swarmers appear throughout the house... Is it a very bad sign to be seeing swarmers in my house?
He was likely referring to a subterranean termite problem and treatment, but I can't be sure. There is effectively no way to prevent drywoods. You can only kill them after they appear. Swarmers are not *necessarily* a very bad sign, but it's certainly not ideal. Have a professional do an inspection and see if gassing the home is needed. Because your property is an attached townhouse, you'll likely need to have the entire building done in one go if it is needed. That would probably be a bit of a nightmare.
@@jeranmiller I went to a monthly HOA meeting where they told me if I can get my 5 other affixed neighbors to agree, then we can tent. I already half about half of them OK with it before figuring out pricing. Haven't spoken to the other 2 so hopefully I can get them on board