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Continue Sentricon annual termite service contract?
We recently moved into a new house where the previous owner had
installed (two months prior to selling) a Sentricon termite system by Arrow Exterminating. They apparently paid around $900 for the system. We are currently facing the renewal of the annual contract which runs around $340. This covers repairs and retreats. My question: is it really worth renewing this service, or should we look for a typical retreat service contract for about one-third the cost? And does anyone know whether or not, if we cancel with Arrow, they will come and remove the Sentricon system already in place -- or do they leave it and simply no longer cover for any damages, etc.? In other words, could I possibly go with another (cheaper) termite service company for the annual contract, but keep the system already installed? Thanks in advance! |
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Continue Sentricon annual termite service contract?
"David" wrote : We recently moved into a new house where the previous owner had installed (two months prior to selling) a Sentricon termite system by Arrow Exterminating. They apparently paid around $900 for the system. This means to me there is a current ground infestation. Does Arrow show activity at any of the baiting stations? We are currently facing the renewal of the annual contract which runs around $340. This covers repairs and retreats. I'm confused. The installation for $900 (which is about right for an average house. It depends on how many linear feet was involved) should also cover 1 year of service. Isn't there ~ 9 months left on the contract?? $340 is about average for 1 year of checks and baiting if necessary. Once a home is colony free a vendor typically checks only 4 times/year. If there is new activity then they would bait monthly. My question: is it really worth renewing this service, or should we look for a typical retreat service contract for about one-third the cost? It takes at least 12 months to eliminate a colony. The Sentricon system is VERY effective. I would continue with it. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The baiting system is actually sterilizing the colony. There is no need to do any other treatment as long as there is no interior infestation. And does anyone know whether or not, if we cancel with Arrow, they will come and remove the Sentricon system already in place -- or do they leave it and simply no longer cover for any damages, etc.? In other words, could I possibly go with another (cheaper) termite service company for the annual contract, but keep the system already installed? You own the system. They would not pull the stations out of the ground. You can easily pull them out in the Spring when they are no longer needed. After the contract period expires you can certainly shop around. Many vendors install and service Sentricon. I have used Sentricon on one of my homes and it really works. There has been no activity for 5 years after treatment. Regards, Harry |
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Continue Sentricon annual termite service contract?
Do you have any paperwork on where the "infestation" and, or damage is on
the structure? Does Arrow? The Sentricon system at minimum should be in and monthly monitored for two years. The Sentricon stations are property of Dow Chemical. Arrow is providing service. If a homeowner cancells, ie., does not renew, then, the stations are sent back to Dow. |
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replying to David, Sue Modikoane wrote:
dsurls wrote: We recently moved into a new house where the previous owner had installed (two months prior to selling) a Sentricon termite system by Arrow Exterminating. They apparently paid around $900 for the system. We are currently facing the renewal of the annual contract which runs around $340. This covers repairs and retreats. My question: is it really worth renewing this service, or should we look for a typical retreat service contract for about one-third the cost? And does anyone know whether or not, if we cancel with Arrow, they will come and remove the Sentricon system already in place -- or do they leave it and simply no longer cover for any damages, etc.? In other words, could I possibly go with another (cheaper) termite service company for the annual contract, but keep the system already installed? Thanks in advance! Two years ago I spent $5000 for a Sentricon system in Laredo. It didn't work. In fact, I think the situation is much worse now. My advice would be to convert your money into single $1 bills. Spray each bill with non-toxic orange oil which does work and bury them all around the perimeter of your home. That way if, at the end of the next year, if you still have termites, at least you won't also feel totally ripped off, as I now do. -- |
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On Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 6:44:05 PM UTC-6, Sue Modikoane wrote:
Two years ago I spent $5000 for a Sentricon system in Laredo. It didn't work. In fact, I think the situation is much worse now. My advice would be to convert your money into single $1 bills. Spray each bill with non-toxic orange oil which does work and bury them all around the perimeter of your home. That way if, at the end of the next year, if you still have termites, at least you won't also feel totally ripped off, as I now do. -- Sue, you are responding to something 11 yrs old! Get with it... |
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Continue Sentricon annual termite service contract?
replying to PCOpug, Gamma wrote:
If a homeowner cancells, ie., does not renew, then, the stations are sent back to Dow false -- for full context, visit http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...ct-511960-.htm |
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replying to Sue Modikoane, Gamma wrote:
If a homeowner cancells, ie., does not renew, then, the stations are sent back to Dow $5000 - WOW you got ripped off. -- for full context, visit http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...ct-511960-.htm |
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