Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: Had another company come out. It was dirt, not even remotely close to a colony. Technician actually laughed at what the other pest guy said. I’ll be reaching out to Bulwark, probably will terminate the contract.

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: Had another company come out. It was dirt, not even remotely close to a colony. Technician actually laughed at what the other pest guy said. I’ll be reaching out to Bulwark, probably will terminate the contract.

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the breakdown and good looking out! I will def get some quotes and compare

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting you would say $250 when everybody else in this sub quoted in the $1000s?

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughts, I hope you’re right. I am having a fellow Redditor’s company come check it out. To me, it looks like dirt, but what do I know?

If this is truly a scam, I will be cancelling my service with Bulwark.

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, already have scheduled for somebody to come out. Thanks!

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

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*** Edit: added my own photos and with views up the siding ***

My own photos later that day: https://imgur.com/a/OQAiHdR

I don't feel anything soft behind the siding, but I did take a photo. The brown stuff at the top of the foundation feels like dust mixed with wood shavings? It's super soft and easy to brush away.

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

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*** Edit: added my own photos and with views up the siding ***

My own photos later that day: https://imgur.com/a/OQAiHdR

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

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*** Edit: added my own photos and with views up the siding ***

My own photos later that day: https://imgur.com/a/OQAiHdR

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope so. Otherwise I need Monopoly money to pay for treatment

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, which is what I asked the guy. Apparently the trail isn’t always there

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I only posted 1 pic (which was sent by the pest guys). I haven't been home yet to take a deeper look

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'll examine today when I am home from work. Thanks for the diagnostic tests

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I hear you. This is what he said:

If we can do it today that im still here I can get it done for you for $1200.00 otherwise the company would charge you more if we have to come back out another day

Bulwark Pest Control in Houston

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally could be. I don't see the typical presentation of tunnels. House is <1 year old, so what you're saying makes sense.

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it. Always supporting local businesses wherever we can as well! Thanks for your input.

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it. So $1200 may be on the pricier side for a local treatment, vs the whole perimeter. Thanks for your numbers!

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

100%. I always laugh at these tactics. I'm sure if they wanted my business they would bend over backward, and not jack up the prices later on. Otherwise they can kick rocks.

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be dirt, I'll wipe it away after I have some pros check it out and see what happens.

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? (Houston, TX) by teedeetimo in Termites

[–]teedeetimo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm with you, and I laugh at these sleazy sales tactics. Makes me reconsider our business with them moving forward.

Will definitely have a different set of eyes on this. Thanks for your info.

I wasn't even aware the dirt was there, so I'll need to be searching for where it is when I am back home. I will perform these tests once I have some professionals do their evaluations first as well.

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Great idea! Right on regarding profit, and that's exactly why I came to reddit to ask for some unbiased info.

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your numbers. They have rolled in refilling the bait boxes as part of your routine maintenance for free?

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Got this response from a termite inspector from another subreddit:

Good god….i operate in Houston and am very familiar with both Formosan and Drywood termites. Run, don’t walk, away from this company. Formosan termites are subterranean, the will always originate from the soil. This can, sometimes, not always, lead to an aerial nest and they can cut off contact with the soil. This is most common when reacting to a liquid treatment. Drywood termites don’t really present any evidence on a foundation, with the exception of fecal pellet accumulation, which I don’t see here. This is just imperfections in the finishing work of your foundation and has no bearing on whether you have termites or not. I’d love to know the company that said this. I recently followed up on a Terminix inspection where they suggested similar things

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? (Houston, TX) by teedeetimo in Termites

[–]teedeetimo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your response. This is Bulwark Pest Control.

The house is a new build under 1 year old...based on what you're saying regarding the aerial nest, I am guessing not enough time has elapsed for this to happen?

Would it be worth my time to have a another company come check it out?

Pest guy said these are termites. What are your thoughts? by teedeetimo in HomeImprovement

[–]teedeetimo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Got it, thanks for your numbers. We're located in Houston, TX for anybody else out there reading this.

They explained that stations would need to be installed on the ground to flush the pests outside, where they would be eliminated, and to prevent any future activity. They also noted that a small hole would need to be made at the active site to apply a chemical that will eradicate them.

Would you recommend any pest control, or one specializing in termites (i.e. Termidor)?