EXTERMINATION EFFECTIVENESS
Guaranteed to eradicate all drywood termites, even hidden colonies and inaccessible spaces.
Will only treat visible colonies and accessible spaces.
Not guaranteed to kill all termites (in most cases, even unlikely to kill entire colonies).
TREATMENT EFFECTIVENESS
Single treatment - guaranteed 100% elimination of all termites in the tented structure.
Multiple spot treatments may be required if/when additional colonies are discovered. Hidden/inaccessible spaces cannot be treated.
Thick wood frames, drywall, and insulation may not heat up to critical temperatures to eliminate all termites. Permeation through concrete from the heat source is also challenging.
DRILLING / DAMAGE TO HOME
No drilling necessary nor damage done to home
Requires drilling to administer the treatment
No drilling necessary nor damage done to home
HOME PREPARATION / INCONVENIENCE
Residents must prepare the home and vacate for 2 - 3 days.
Pending inspection, vacating the home may not be necessary but is required in some cases while the chemical dries.
Residents must prepare heat-sensitive items and may need to vacate for 1 day.
TREATMENT COST
Cost is higher than spot treatments, in addition to living arrangement costs.
Lowest cost, but may be costly if multiple visits are required.
Cost is similar to fumigation services, but may be less due to the length residents must vacate home.
WARRANTY
With Franz Termite Control, a 3 year warranty is included.
Limited warranty (1 year / specific area treated only).
Usually limited or no warranty included.