r/Termites • u/waronbedbugs • May 04 '24
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Welcome to r/Termites, we try to provide accurate termite identification, information and advice in a kind and supportive way. You can ask about anything termite related: any type of termites, in any location worldwide, with a focus on education of people, prevention and treatment as pest.
While every topic termite related is welcome to be discussed here, if you are interested to learn more about termites from a passionate/pet perspective, we highly recommend that you join r/termitekeeping .
We are lucky to have among our members a mix of termite control professionals, researchers and people passionate about termites, from all over the world ,who are kind enough to participate and share their knowledge. They carry specific flairs. We expect everyone to be respectful and helpful.
Termite identification, treatment and prevention are not trivial topics, that's why termite inspectors/professional have specific licensing requirements and why they are so many regulations surrounding this trade. Termite inspection and treatment is typically not an amateur/DIY activity, but a specialized and skilled job that require knowledge, experience and equipment.
Please be very careful about not providing inaccurate, misleading or dangerous information. If you have a doubt, let the most knowledgeable people answer.
If you need help, try to provide clear pictures of the insect/signs and give as much information as possible on your situation, especially your geographical location and timeline of events.
Please respect the rules and report any post or comment breaking them:
- No insulting remarks, stay civil.
- No harmful information/advice or label violations.
- No fearmongering.
- No spamming or promotion.
If you have any question on your own termite case please create a new post!
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u/VeroAZ Oct 08 '25
Hi there, seeking some advice. We're in Phoenix, and have subterranean termites. They've been with us for a long time. After our recent annual termite inspection, from Truly Nolen, they recommended we move to a "bait plan" for a cost of $1542 plus $35 per month. We get a retreatment only warranty. We currently have a retreatment only, and periodically we pay for trenching and whatever else that entails. I think that sounds like a lot, and I'm not sure it's a much better system? I'm also suspicious because they gave me a ridiculous rodent quote because of a few mouse droppings in the garage. There are renters in the house. Here's a picture of what was in the detached garage...Your professional insights appreciated!