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Termite Control: One Call to a Local Termite Pro

Termites cause an estimated $5+ billion in property damage in the U.S. every year - and standard homeowners insurance almost never covers it. Subterranean termites, the most common type, work silently inside walls and foundations, often for years before they're spotted. If you're seeing the signs below, a professional inspection is the fastest way to know for sure.

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Termite Control - signs you may have termites

Signs you may have termites

  • Mud tubes (pencil-width earthen tunnels) on foundation walls, piers, or crawl-space surfaces
  • Wood that sounds hollow when tapped, or blisters in wood flooring and paint
  • Discarded wings near windows, doors, or light fixtures - a sign of a recent swarm
  • Frass (termite droppings) that looks like fine sawdust or coffee grounds near baseboards
  • Doors and windows that suddenly stick from warped frames

How professionals treat termites

  • Liquid soil treatments - a treated barrier around the foundation that eliminates termites as they pass through
  • Bait station systems - in-ground stations that worker termites carry back to the colony, collapsing it over weeks
  • Wood treatments - borate applications that protect exposed structural wood
  • Fumigation - for severe drywood termite infestations, mainly in southern coastal states

Treatment methods vary by provider; the independent provider you're connected with will recommend an approach after inspecting your property.

What does it typically cost?

Published national cost guides typically show termite treatments ranging from about $250 for a limited spot treatment to $1,000+ for full-perimeter or bait-system protection, with whole-structure fumigation costing more. Annual termite protection plans commonly run a few hundred dollars per year. The provider you're connected with will quote their own pricing after an inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if it's termites or ants?

Winged termites have straight antennae, equal-length wings, and a thick waist; flying ants have bent antennae, unequal wings, and a pinched waist. Mud tubes on your foundation are a strong termite-specific sign. A professional inspection can confirm either way.

Can I treat termites myself?

DIY spot products rarely reach the colony, which can contain hundreds of thousands of termites and extend deep underground. Because the damage risk is structural, termite treatment is one of the services most worth leaving to a licensed professional.

How fast do termites cause damage?

A mature subterranean colony can consume roughly a pound of wood per day in ideal conditions. Serious structural damage typically builds over months to years - which is why catching them early matters.

Does homeowners insurance cover termite damage?

Almost never. Insurers consider termite damage preventable through maintenance, so prevention and early treatment are effectively your only financial protection.

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