Why don’t termite companies’ warrantees typically cover damage anymore?
For a very long time a product called Chlordane was used for treating termites and it was found to be toxic in the soil for as much as 40 years. It simply wasn’t necessary to worry much about termite problems after the home’s initial pre-treat at the time of construction. But, in the early 80’s, Chlordane was banned because it WAS so persistent in the environment and the newer products only last about 8 to 15 years; some only about 5 years. It has become impossible to be able to give a homeowner protection that includes termite treatment PLUS damage repair for $100.00 to $150.00 per year. Most all termite companies carry healthy liability policies to protect all parties from catastrophe but these policies do not cover the minor, superficial damages we often see. It’s also important to understand that no exterminator carries an insurance policy that includes such optional coverage. Any company that is offering full damage repair is self-insured in that respect, so it is important to che
