What is a transferable bond for termites?

I am hunting for a house. The seller's disclosure statement says the house is under a transferable termites bond for re-treatment and repair. The transfer cost is , and annual cost to maintain is 4. What is this? Does it mean the house is infected by termites? Do I have to be worried about this?

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