What is a termite bond, and why do I need it on my Palm Coast, FL home?
Posted on Jun 29, 2008 under Palm Coast, Palm Coast Real Estate |Termites are a type of insect that eat wood fiber, thereby destroying the structure of wood. They are all over the southeastern United States, and have become somewhat of a problem for homeowners. Termites don’t descriminate between eating a dead tree in the forest, or the wall studs and floor joists in your home.
Home builders are required by building code to pre-treat a new home against termites. There are a few different methods of prevention: The soil under the slab of a new home can be pre-treated; Bora-Care - the first few feet of all wooden studs in a new construction; and/ or pest tube installation.
The property then receives a termite bond which is good for 1 year usually. It is the owners responsibility to hire a termite prevention and treatment company to come out every year, inspect for termites, treat the premesis, and renew the bond. It essentially is “insurance” against termite damage.
Some local Pest Control companies include:
Palm Coast Termite & Pest Control 386-931-0650
All Safe 386-447-8389
Cody Pest 386-437-3479
Aaron Pest 386-446-9780
Middleton Lawn & Pest 386-445-8960
Elite Termite & Pest 386-931-2615
Bug Guard 386-445-9363
June 29th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
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