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What does subterranean termite control cover?

Subterranean termite control in your area protects the structure from the termites that build mud tubes from the soil into timber. We inspect for active tubes, discarded wings and damage, then install and monitor a treatment system suited to the property. This is a distinct program from general pest control, and it is monitored on an ongoing basis rather than treated once. We do not offer drywood termite treatment, tenting or fumigation.

Subterranean termite species we treat.

Across our Florida, Texas and South Carolina markets, three subterranean species do the overwhelming majority of structural damage. Your technician will identify the species during inspection, the colony elimination plan stays the same.

Eastern subterranean

Reticulitermes flavipes. The most widespread termite in the U.S. and the dominant species across the Southeast. Colonies of 100,000+ workers move quietly from soil into wood, framing and trim.

Formosan termite

Coptotermes formosanus. The 'super-termite.' Massive colonies (millions of workers) and aggressive feeding rates. Common across the Gulf Coast and increasingly into South Carolina.

Asian subterranean

Coptotermes gestroi. Established and spreading across South Florida. Similar destructive potential to Formosan, with colonies that thrive in our humid coastal climate.

Swarmers (alates)

The reproductive stage. Dark bodies, two pairs of equal-length wings. Seeing them indoors, especially around windows in spring. Almost always means an established colony nearby.

What to look for

Signs of a termite problem.

Termite damage is cumulative and almost always silent. Catching the early signs is the difference between protection and repair.

  • Mud tubes

    Pencil-thin tubes of soil running up your foundation, garage walls or interior framing, the classic sign of subterranean activity.

  • Discarded wings

    Small piles of identical translucent wings near windows, doors or light fixtures after a spring swarm.

  • Hollowed or damaged wood

    Wood that sounds hollow when tapped or breaks open to reveal layered tunnels packed with soil. Termites eat from the inside out.

  • Bubbling or warped paint

    Paint that bubbles, blisters or looks water-damaged with no obvious leak source. Termites underneath holding moisture against the surface.

Conducive conditions

What invites termites to your home.

Subterranean termites need three things: soil contact, moisture and a food source. These are the conditions we flag during every inspection, the ones that quietly turn an average yard into a termite highway.

Mulch & soil against siding

Mulch piled above the bottom of your siding gives termites a hidden bridge from soil straight into the wall cavity, behind the termiticide-treated zone.

Downspouts at the foundation

Downspouts dumping water beside the slab, or A/C condensate lines pooling at the foundation, keep soil saturated. Exactly what subterranean termites need.

Wood-to-soil contact

Deck posts, fence posts, lattice, stair stringers and trim that touch the ground are direct entry points. So is firewood stacked against the house.

Plumbing & slab penetrations

Termites follow plumbing lines and electrical conduit through the slab into the structure. Tiny gaps around penetrations are an open door.

Roof leaks & soffit moisture

Persistent moisture damage in soffits, fascia and roof decking attracts secondary subterranean activity above the foundation, especially with Formosan termites.

Stuccoed foundation & form boards

Stucco that extends below grade and old wooden form boards left in place after construction give termites a hidden, untreatable path inside.

Our treatment process

Inspect. Treat. Prevent.

Every job starts with a full inspection so the treatment plan fits your home, not a checklist.

  1. 01

    Termite inspection

    We inspect the structure, foundation, slab penetrations and conducive conditions around your home to confirm subterranean termite activity and risk.

  2. 02

    Sentricon® stations installed

    Discreet bait stations are placed in the soil around the perimeter of your home, spaced to intercept foraging termites before they reach the structure.

  3. 03

    Always Active™ baiting

    Stations are loaded with Recruit® HD bait from day one. Termites feed on it, share it through the colony, and the colony is eliminated, including the queen.

  4. 04

    Annual monitoring & renewal

    We monitor your stations on a recurring schedule, replenish bait and keep continuous protection in place year after year.

Between visits

A few habits that help.

Treatment carries the work. These quick habits keep pressure low between visits.

  • Keep mulch and soil 6 inches below the bottom of exterior siding.
  • Direct downspouts and AC condensate away from the foundation.
  • Store firewood and cardboard off the ground, away from the house.
  • Schedule an annual termite inspection. Damage is silent until it's serious.

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FAQ

Subterranean Termite Control questions.

What kind of termites do you treat?
We focus on subterranean termites, the most common and most destructive termite in our markets, using the Sentricon® System. If you're not sure what you're seeing, your technician will help you identify it during the inspection.
What is the Sentricon® System?
Sentricon® with Always Active™ is a colony-elimination baiting system. Discreet stations are installed in the soil around your home and loaded with Recruit® HD bait from day one. Foraging termites feed on the bait, share it back through the colony, and the colony, including the queen, is eliminated. There's no drilling into your slab, no tank trucks and no chemical barrier injected under your home.
How is Sentricon different from a liquid termite treatment?
Liquid treatments create a chemical barrier in the soil that has to be reapplied as it breaks down. Sentricon eliminates the colony itself, then keeps continuous bait in place to intercept new colonies before they reach the structure. It's also far less invasive, no drilling and no large quantities of liquid pesticide around your foundation.
How do I know if I have subterranean termites?
Common signs include mud tubes on your foundation or in the garage, soft or hollow-sounding wood, small piles of wings near windows after a swarm, and bubbling or warped paint. If you're seeing any of these, schedule an inspection. Termite damage is cumulative and only gets worse the longer it goes untreated.
Is Sentricon safe around kids and pets?
Yes. The bait is contained inside locked, in-ground stations, so there's no exposed product on your property and nothing applied inside the home. Your technician will walk you through everything during installation.

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