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COPPERMINES PEST CONTROL, The builder’s choice.
At Last! A pest control company that appreciates the builder and the revenue they
have to offer. Len G. Land, a native to North Hall and Lumpkin Counties and founder
of COPPERMINES PEST CONTROL knows the value of the building industry.
With 20 years experience behind him, Len started his business with the builder in
mind. In fact the first association he joined was the Lumpkin County Chapter of H.B.A.
Although the pre-treat market itself is not very profitable, the reoccurring revenue it
brings can cause your company to explode in growth. That’s why COPPERMINES
PEST CONTROL offers wholesale and volume discounts to builders.
3 Types of Pre-treats
In Georgia, there are three ways to properly pre-treat a new home for termites;
Conventional Soil Treatments
By far the industry standard is to pre-treat the ground prior to pouring of slabs and
footers. Due to heavy regulation, many pest control companies are trying to get away
from this type of treatment. An average 1500 square foot home can call for as much
as 300-400 gallons of product to treat a home right.
COPPERMINES PEST CONTROL is one of a small few that actually can do this. Our
pre-treat rigs are 4X4 trucks with the capacity of hauling 500 gallons at any one time.
When pre-treating a home for termites a builder should contact COPPERMINES
PEST CONTROL a day or so before pouring any slabs and footers. All plumbing
stubs should be in and the slab should be at final grade without poly or wire prior to
treatment.
On a conventional pre-treat, all slabs must be treated. This includes any attached
slabs such as driveways, carports, patios and porches. These areas are treated
where they abut the structure. The final treatment is done around the exterior after
all landscaping is done.
Bait Installation and Monitoring
This type of treatment is by far the friendliest to the builder. There are no scheduling
conflicts between your concrete trucks, sub-contractors and us. You basically build
the house. Shortly before closing and after final landscaping is done. Call
COPPERMINES PEST CONTROL. We will come and inspect the home and install the
appropriate number of termite bait stations around the exterior foundation. We will
then return every quarter to inspect these stations and replace the bait inside the
stations as necessary for the entire year. This is the only treatment that actually kills
the termites. All other treatments simply repel the termites away from the structure.
Borate Treatment
This type treatment involves applying a small amount (usually under 10 gallons) of a
borate solution to the first 2 foot of all wooden members and the surrounding
masonry of the structure.
This treatment is done during the dry-in stage of construction.
The house must be dried in with roofing material on and before the house wrap is
installed. It is best performed before any ruff in plumbing and wiring starts. This
treatment can not be used if insulation has already begun or tubs/showers are set or
any other thing that would inhibit the complete treatment of all wooden members
within 2 foot of concrete. The state of Georgia requires that a locate dye be used
with this product to stain all treated timbers.
Regardless of your choice of treatment, COPPERMINES PEST CONTROL can
provide your pre-treat needs and we provide damage repair warranties to homes that
qualify.
At Last! A pest control company that appreciates the builder and the revenue they
have to offer. Len G. Land, a native to North Hall and Lumpkin Counties and founder
of COPPERMINES PEST CONTROL knows the value of the building industry.
With 20 years experience behind him, Len started his business with the builder in
mind. In fact the first association he joined was the Lumpkin County Chapter of H.B.A.
Although the pre-treat market itself is not very profitable, the reoccurring revenue it
brings can cause your company to explode in growth. That’s why COPPERMINES
PEST CONTROL offers wholesale and volume discounts to builders.
3 Types of Pre-treats
In Georgia, there are three ways to properly pre-treat a new home for termites;
Conventional Soil Treatments
By far the industry standard is to pre-treat the ground prior to pouring of slabs and
footers. Due to heavy regulation, many pest control companies are trying to get away
from this type of treatment. An average 1500 square foot home can call for as much
as 300-400 gallons of product to treat a home right.
COPPERMINES PEST CONTROL is one of a small few that actually can do this. Our
pre-treat rigs are 4X4 trucks with the capacity of hauling 500 gallons at any one time.
When pre-treating a home for termites a builder should contact COPPERMINES
PEST CONTROL a day or so before pouring any slabs and footers. All plumbing
stubs should be in and the slab should be at final grade without poly or wire prior to
treatment.
On a conventional pre-treat, all slabs must be treated. This includes any attached
slabs such as driveways, carports, patios and porches. These areas are treated
where they abut the structure. The final treatment is done around the exterior after
all landscaping is done.
Bait Installation and Monitoring
This type of treatment is by far the friendliest to the builder. There are no scheduling
conflicts between your concrete trucks, sub-contractors and us. You basically build
the house. Shortly before closing and after final landscaping is done. Call
COPPERMINES PEST CONTROL. We will come and inspect the home and install the
appropriate number of termite bait stations around the exterior foundation. We will
then return every quarter to inspect these stations and replace the bait inside the
stations as necessary for the entire year. This is the only treatment that actually kills
the termites. All other treatments simply repel the termites away from the structure.
Borate Treatment
This type treatment involves applying a small amount (usually under 10 gallons) of a
borate solution to the first 2 foot of all wooden members and the surrounding
masonry of the structure.
This treatment is done during the dry-in stage of construction.
The house must be dried in with roofing material on and before the house wrap is
installed. It is best performed before any ruff in plumbing and wiring starts. This
treatment can not be used if insulation has already begun or tubs/showers are set or
any other thing that would inhibit the complete treatment of all wooden members
within 2 foot of concrete. The state of Georgia requires that a locate dye be used
with this product to stain all treated timbers.
Regardless of your choice of treatment, COPPERMINES PEST CONTROL can
provide your pre-treat needs and we provide damage repair warranties to homes that
qualify.
Encapsulated Crawl Spaces:
A new building practice is rising up in the state of Georgia. While this
product is relatively new, it has already begun to cause problems between
the building industry and the pest control industry.
The installation involves spraying a liquid foam product over all wooden
members and the walls of the crawlspace. This product then expands about
3 inches and then hardens to the surfaces of the walls and the floor system.
Currently, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs is proposing new
energy codes which would require this type of insulation.
The problem is that once this product is installed there is absolutely no way
for pest control companies to properly inspect and treat for termites.
This creates a problem for the builder when he ask for his WDO Inspection
(termite letter) when he gets ready to go to closing. If the installation is
performed after the WDO inspection then the homeowner will be faced with
a voided warranty the next year. My advice to all builders and homeowners
at this time is not to use this product. If you are considering using this
product (or if you have already used it) I strongly suggest that you contact
the pest control company that you intend to have warranty the house and
ask them about its use. Not doing so could cost you valuable time and
money just days before closing.
A new building practice is rising up in the state of Georgia. While this
product is relatively new, it has already begun to cause problems between
the building industry and the pest control industry.
The installation involves spraying a liquid foam product over all wooden
members and the walls of the crawlspace. This product then expands about
3 inches and then hardens to the surfaces of the walls and the floor system.
Currently, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs is proposing new
energy codes which would require this type of insulation.
The problem is that once this product is installed there is absolutely no way
for pest control companies to properly inspect and treat for termites.
This creates a problem for the builder when he ask for his WDO Inspection
(termite letter) when he gets ready to go to closing. If the installation is
performed after the WDO inspection then the homeowner will be faced with
a voided warranty the next year. My advice to all builders and homeowners
at this time is not to use this product. If you are considering using this
product (or if you have already used it) I strongly suggest that you contact
the pest control company that you intend to have warranty the house and
ask them about its use. Not doing so could cost you valuable time and
money just days before closing.
GOOD BUSINESS PRACTICE STATEMENT
ENCAPSULATED CRAWLSPACES
April 9, 2007
1.) Pest control operators should not attempt to treat for termites, issue
termite warranties, continue existing termite warranties, or issue wood
infestation reports on structures with crawl spaces which have been
encapsulated.
2.) If treatment for termites is attempted, the PCO should advise the owner
of the structure to remove all materials or products associated with the
encapsulation process that may impede or obstruct the inspection phase of
the treatment. The PCO should also advise the owner of the structure to
make all areas of the crawl space required for a full minimum standards
treatment accessible for such treatment.
3.) If treatment for termites is adequately completed, the PCO should
advise the owner that in order for any renewable warranty to remain active,
the encapsulation products or materials within the crawl space must be
removed in the same manner for all subsequent periodic inspections.
4.) Should a PCO have a structure under an existing termite warranty that
has been encapsulated since the last periodic termite inspection, the PCO
should bring the standard “additions alterations clause” to the owner’s
attention. This standard clause states, that if any modification is made to
the structure, the warranty is then null and void.
5.) When requested to issue a W.I.I.R. (Clearance Letter), the PCO should
advise the owner of the structure to remove all products or materials used
for the purpose of encapsulating the crawl space before performing the
inspection.
6.) We recommend that our members review their customer base with the
purpose of issuing an “Encapsulated Crawl Space Alert”. The purpose of
this “Alert” would be to inform and educate.
Issued as a service to the industry by the Georgia Pest Control Association,
2034 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross, GA 30071, 770-417-1881
ENCAPSULATED CRAWLSPACES
April 9, 2007
1.) Pest control operators should not attempt to treat for termites, issue
termite warranties, continue existing termite warranties, or issue wood
infestation reports on structures with crawl spaces which have been
encapsulated.
2.) If treatment for termites is attempted, the PCO should advise the owner
of the structure to remove all materials or products associated with the
encapsulation process that may impede or obstruct the inspection phase of
the treatment. The PCO should also advise the owner of the structure to
make all areas of the crawl space required for a full minimum standards
treatment accessible for such treatment.
3.) If treatment for termites is adequately completed, the PCO should
advise the owner that in order for any renewable warranty to remain active,
the encapsulation products or materials within the crawl space must be
removed in the same manner for all subsequent periodic inspections.
4.) Should a PCO have a structure under an existing termite warranty that
has been encapsulated since the last periodic termite inspection, the PCO
should bring the standard “additions alterations clause” to the owner’s
attention. This standard clause states, that if any modification is made to
the structure, the warranty is then null and void.
5.) When requested to issue a W.I.I.R. (Clearance Letter), the PCO should
advise the owner of the structure to remove all products or materials used
for the purpose of encapsulating the crawl space before performing the
inspection.
6.) We recommend that our members review their customer base with the
purpose of issuing an “Encapsulated Crawl Space Alert”. The purpose of
this “Alert” would be to inform and educate.
Issued as a service to the industry by the Georgia Pest Control Association,
2034 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross, GA 30071, 770-417-1881
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