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The Three Faces Of A Termite Salesman

Mrs. Emory sits in her kitchen anxiously awaiting the first of three pest control representatives she called. She’s anxious because in her living room are tens of thousands of swarming bugs. She has no idea of what they are or … Continue reading

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High Priced & Useless Termite Tools- Listening & Sniffing Device

Continuing with our series on expensive termite tools that may not be worth all what you pay for, I want to share with you two more. As with the others in my tool box I don’t completely discount these nor … Continue reading

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High Priced Useless Termite Detection Tools-Moisture Meter

In my little sleepy town there is a myth that is being perpetuated just about everyday. Now thankfully it isn’t catching on like wild fire and it seems to only have one source but it has been the reason for … Continue reading

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High Priced Useless Termite Tools?

What would you say would be the perfect termite inspection tool? Of course it would have to be 100% right? No false positives, never a possibility of something else that triggered it- inexpensive is a given and it would have … Continue reading

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CYA Your Termite Real Estate Inspection 6 & 7

The termite inspection: It’s given away for free from canvassing salesman just looking for a reason to get in the door. It’s part of the annual renewal process to extend the termite treatments guarantee. It’s comfort to the worried homeowner … Continue reading

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CYA Real Estate Termite Inspections Series 4&5

It never ceases to amaze me to hear of companies that charge so little for WDO/WDIR inspections. Hey I even worked for a firm that gave them away FOR FREE. Now I understand about sales strategies using WDO inspections as … Continue reading

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CYA Your Real Estate Termite Inspections part 2&3

Continuing our CYA series for WDO/WDIR inspections, here are two more areas that need to be scrutinized. Make sure to check out the whole series of videos which I tried to keep short but I definitely wanted to hit the … Continue reading

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The strongest finger in the world-using bubbled paint to find termites

A few years ago I received a call from a very angry man. He owned a home that I performed a WDO (wood destroying organism report) on and was furious that I found termites and termite damage. Now on one … Continue reading

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Why Termite Inspectors Tap Wood

One ‘pet peeve’ I have is inspectors who all but take a baseball bat to the baseboards and trim of a home to find termites. While tapping is an acceptable method of finding damaged wood, causing damage with harsh or … Continue reading

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