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Termite control
Family-owned since 1992. We inspect for termites, treat the soil around your foundation, and back the work with a 1-year termite warranty you can keep renewing.
Do you have termites?
Signs to look for.
Swarmers or shed wings
Dark, winged bugs near windows and doors, or little piles of wings on the sill. Shed wings are often the only sign you'll see.
Mud tubes
Thin, earth-colored tubes running up the foundation, posts, or sills. Termites build them to get from the soil to wood.
Hollow or damaged wood
Wood that sounds hollow when you tap it, or wood that's eaten out from the inside.
No signs at all
Damage often builds for years before you notice anything. A yearly inspection catches what you can't see.
Why it matters
Termites don't take days off.
They eat more than you'd think
A large termite colony can eat dozens of pounds of wood a year. One University of Florida lab study works out to about 80 pounds a year for a colony of a million termites. That study used Formosan termites, a southern species. Delaware's eastern subterranean termites are similar but not identical.
The damage is hidden and slow
Termite damage usually builds over years, out of sight. Problems often show up 10 or more years after a house is built. By the time you spot it, termites have usually been at work for a while.
Insurance usually won't help
Homeowners insurance usually doesn't cover termite damage. Check your policy. That's why catching termites early matters.
Where do you stand?
Pick what fits.
- I saw swarmers, wings, or mud tubesStart with an inspection ($150, waived if we do your treatment). We'll tell you if termites are active and where.
- We already know there are termitesWe treat the soil around your foundation with a liquid termiticide and back it with a 1-year termite warranty.
- I'm building something newWe treat the foundation of homes and buildings while they're under construction.
- I'm buying or selling a homeYou likely need a termite letter, also called a WDI report. The VA requires one for VA loans in Delaware.
Our termite treatments come with a 1-year termite warranty. After the first year, you can keep it active with a yearly inspection and renewal fee.
How it works
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Inspection
We check your foundation, basement or crawl space, garage, and wood near the soil, then show you what we found. It's $150, and we waive it if we do your treatment.
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A clear plan and quote
If termites are active, we explain what we'd do and why, and give you a quote before any work starts.
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Liquid soil treatment
We treat the soil around your foundation so termites coming up from the ground hit treated soil. We use EPA-registered products applied according to the label, and we'll tell you when kids and pets can go back into treated areas.
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Yearly renewal
Our termite treatments come with a 1-year termite warranty. After the first year, you can keep it active with a yearly inspection and renewal fee. The yearly inspection is how we catch new activity early. If you sell the house, the termite warranty transfers to the new owner.
Termite guides
Learn before you call.
- Cost FactorsEvery house is different, so every termite quote is too. Here's what changes the cost, and how to get a real quote after an inspection.
- Getting Rid of TermitesGetting rid of termites starts with knowing it's termites, then treating the soil they live in. Here's how it works and what you can do yourself.
- What Causes TermitesTermites come for wood, moisture, and an easy path from the soil. Here are the most common reasons they find a house, and what you can do about them.
- Preventing TermitesNo house is termite-proof, but a few habits make yours a lot harder to reach. Use this checklist, and get a yearly inspection to catch what slips through.
- Termite guideWhat they look like, signs, and how they get in.
Termite questions
How much is a termite inspection?
$150. If we find termites and you have us do the treatment, we waive the inspection fee, whenever you book it. You get a quote for treatment before any work starts.
How much is termite treatment?
It depends on the property and the pest. Call us and we'll give you a quote.
Is there a warranty?
Our termite treatments come with a 1-year termite warranty. After the first year, you can keep it active with a yearly inspection and renewal fee. If you sell the house, the termite warranty transfers to the new owner.
Can I treat termites myself?
We don't advise it. Penn State Extension advises against do-it-yourself termite treatment. Termites live in the soil, and getting product into the soil all the way around a foundation takes the right equipment and training.
When do termites swarm here?
In neighboring Pennsylvania, swarms usually come between February and June. Swarmers are drawn to light, so they often show up near doors and windows.
Does homeowners insurance cover termite damage?
Homeowners insurance usually doesn't cover termite damage. Check your policy.
Seeing something? Call us.
(302) 697-8969Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm
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