The Termidor is good stuff but I would think you need a ring of protection around the entire house rather than just spots. It is usually injected into the ground or poured in diluted form into a shallow trench around the foundation. So maybe the one that wants to do that is the right one.

I don't know much about drilling into the walls for boric acid or how well that works.

If one is suggesting more work than another, ask them to explain what it's going to do for you specifically, and ask the other one how their plan will address whatever that problem is. You might get a more complete explanation that way.

Thanks toxrusadr, really appreciate your input.

In the end, I had no option because two of the companies never responded to the questions that you posed, while the third one was very cooperative and suggested that additional work is unnecessary overkill based on the inspection.

I refuse to work with people that are not invested in their customers, so decided that the third company would get the job.

Well, there you go! Just make a note to have someone inspect in a year or two or five (maybe ask this contractor how long). Once you have them, you know you're susceptible.

The second company finally responded (with a very sincere apology) and answered my questions. The first company told me it didn't matter if termite damage repairs were done prior to treatment. The second told me that would disturb the colony and they want the termites to keep going back and forth and take the Termidor with them. So it was recommended to wait two weeks after treatment so it could take effect. This made so much more sense that I'm deciding to go with this company now.

Late writing this as you probably made your decision. We had an issue 2 years ago when remodeling a room, though our destruction was under the LR floor boards by 2 windows. We had the entire perimeter protected with the trench and Termidor method. On the areas where there was a cement patio, they drilled dime size holes and put Termidor into the holes and cemented over. FYI: Anytime termites are found and you have had preventive maintenance, you must continue to keep an annual warranty/contract so when you sell your home, it is proven that maintenance was done and is still being done (annual checkup for T activity). When selling a home, I believe the paperwork asks about having termites and if you aren't honest, and the new owners find out, it is means for a law suit. Termites like to move on, but, also like to go back to where they been in the past. There is no saying that if you only got an specific area treated, that there aren't other colonies elsewhere that you just didn't find yet, hence why it's best to get the entire house perimeter treated.

Also, since we had to have a contractor come in and clean out the damage and rebuild the floor boards, we had to have a contract stating that the repair was for termites, again, for resale purposes, and done by a licensed contractor. The contractor must be licensed. Perhaps all states vary, but, in PA, that's how it's done. I hope you did that if applicable.

Thankfully I did exactly as you did, debo!! It just sounded more reasonable than treating specific areas when they could be swarming the whole house.

I did have a licensed contractor do termite related repairs but only got a handwritten estimate. I will need to remedy that ASAP.

I really appreciate your response--better late than never:)

Glad it worked out for your nannygoat. It will be easy enough to get the contractor to give you final paperwork but make sure he includes on there that all "termite damage has been repaired" and have him indicate that it was paid in full. Also, make sure his license # is on the paperwork as well. All of that is important for resell purposes if you have to show proof that damage was infact repaired.

You should be okay with the wording he put on your document. I would make a note at the bottom (or attach a sheet of paper) indicating that his "work" was for termite damage repair (and mention where it was if he didn't - hopefully he included where the repair was and what he did). Make certain that this document is kept in a safe place for selling purposes later.

Once an owner knows he/she has/had termites, there is a disclosure form (when selling) that must be filled out so potential buyers are aware. This form describes current or previous termite activity, treatment, damage caused by termites, and damage that has been repaired.

As long as you keep up with your annual contracts (inspections and treatments if needed), you will be fine when you go to sell. It shows proof that you are diligent in maintenance. If you don't keep an annual contract and they come back, you will have to pay the full price again for the treatment. I keep all of our annual contracts along with the repair doc in our home safe.

So very kind of you to take so much time to respond--thank you very much!

You are welcome.