Termite Treatment & Control
Liquid soil barriers, in-ground bait stations, and annual inspections that stop subterranean, Formosan, and drywood termites before they compromise your home's structure.
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Why Termites Are a Serious Threat
Termites are among the most destructive pests a homeowner can face. They feed on the cellulose in wood 24 hours a day, and a mature colony can number in the hundreds of thousands — quietly eating structural framing, subfloors, and trim long before there's any visible sign. Across the U.S., termites cause billions of dollars in property damage every year, and that damage is almost never covered by homeowners insurance.
Because termites work from the inside out, they're easy to miss until the damage is significant. That's why professional treatment and regular inspections are the most cost-effective protection — catching activity early, eliminating the colony, and putting a long-term barrier in place so termites can't come back.
Signs of a Termite Problem
- Mud tubes — pencil-width dirt tunnels running up foundation walls, piers, or crawlspace supports
- Swarmers — winged termites, or piles of discarded wings near windows and doors, usually in spring
- Wood that sounds hollow or papery when you tap it
- Doors and windows that suddenly stick from warped, weakened wood
- Bubbling, blistering, or peeling paint that looks like water damage
- Frass — small piles of wood-colored pellets, a telltale sign of drywood termites
- Sagging or soft floors and tiny pinholes in drywall
Types of Termites We Treat
Subterranean termites
The most common and destructive type nationwide. They nest in the soil and build mud tubes to reach wood above ground. Controlled with liquid soil barriers and in-ground bait stations.
Formosan termites
An especially aggressive subterranean species across the Southeast and Gulf Coast. Their massive colonies cause damage faster than native species, so they need prompt professional treatment.
Drywood termites
Live entirely inside the wood they eat, with no soil contact — often found in attics, framing, and furniture in warmer regions. Treated with targeted wood treatments or whole-structure fumigation.
Termite Treatment Options
Liquid termiticide barrier
A non-repellent termiticide applied to the soil around your foundation creates a continuous treated zone. Termites passing through pick it up and transfer it back to the colony. Long-lasting and ideal for subterranean termites.
In-ground bait stations
Stations installed around the perimeter use a slow-acting bait that foraging termites carry back to the colony, wiping it out at the source — then monitored and refreshed on a recurring schedule for ongoing protection.
Wood & borate treatments
Borate products applied directly to exposed wood — often during construction or repairs — protect against termites and wood-decay fungi for the life of the wood.
Fumigation
For widespread drywood infestations, whole-structure fumigation (tenting) penetrates every part of the wood to eliminate termites the liquid and bait methods can't reach.
Annual inspections & warranties
Most pros back their work with a renewable termite bond or warranty plus yearly inspections, so any new activity is caught and re-treated before it becomes damage.
How Much Does Termite Treatment Cost?
Termite treatment cost depends on the type of termite, the size and construction of your home, the treatment method (liquid barrier, bait system, or fumigation), and the extent of any existing damage. A perimeter liquid treatment is priced by linear footage, while bait systems are typically an installation cost plus an annual monitoring fee. Every pro in our directory starts with a free inspection and gives you a written, property-specific quote before any work begins — so you'll know your exact cost up front.
How to Help Prevent Termites
- Keep soil, mulch, and firewood from contacting wood siding or framing
- Fix leaks and direct gutters and downspouts away from the foundation
- Reduce crawlspace and attic moisture with proper ventilation
- Maintain an 18-inch gap between soil and any wood on the structure
- Schedule a professional termite inspection at least once a year
How It Works
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