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Termites
Eastern Subterranean Termites: Metro Atlanta was named the second worst city in the nation for
subterranean termites. Termites cause more damage to American’s home each year than all storms
and fires combined. Because of their elusive nature, Termites often go undetected to the untrained
eye until structural damage has occurred. It is recommended to have your home inspected at least
annually and whenever possible acquire a Damage repair warranties from a licensed pest control
company. Note: Home owners insurance does not warranty termite damages.
Formosan Termites Approximately 20-30 cases of these super-termites have been found in the
state of Georgia. While not native to the
United States many Port cities have been infested for years. It is believed that the Formosan termites
migrated to Georgia in used cross ties.
Eastern Subterranean Termites: Metro Atlanta was named the second worst city in the nation for
subterranean termites. Termites cause more damage to American’s home each year than all storms
and fires combined. Because of their elusive nature, Termites often go undetected to the untrained
eye until structural damage has occurred. It is recommended to have your home inspected at least
annually and whenever possible acquire a Damage repair warranties from a licensed pest control
company. Note: Home owners insurance does not warranty termite damages.
Formosan Termites Approximately 20-30 cases of these super-termites have been found in the
state of Georgia. While not native to the
United States many Port cities have been infested for years. It is believed that the Formosan termites
migrated to Georgia in used cross ties.
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. Click here for more information
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. Click here for more information
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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