Every year when I have to renew the "Total Coverage Baiting Total Protection" plan from our local lawn service, I balk. I mean, I think $354 per year for termite protection is a bit much, don't you? I just got off the phone with the company and they said they although they do have baits/traps/whatnot and a yearly inspection, what we are actually paying for is a lifetime guarantee (that has to be paid for every year) that our house doesn't have termites. "A little like insurance?" I asked. "That's right" they said.
OK, we live in the deep south, so I'm sure we need to do something about termites, but this just seems ridiculously expensive. The reason we've been paying this much every year over the years is because my dear husband (who I have relieved as the person responsible for our household finances) has the tendency to buy everything recommended to him by someone who looks official, wears a uniform or has a degree. Last year, when I balked about paying this, my husband insisted because the possibility of termites is something to be avoided at all costs. I'm wondering if we could avoid it at something less than "all costs."
So, what do you do about termite protection?