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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 warrantie 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 warrantie 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.
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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