Stop active termites and keep the next colony out

How a liquid treatment works

Subterranean termites reach a house from the soil, so the treatment goes where they travel. The technician trenches the soil along the foundation, drills through slabs, porches and garage floors where concrete meets the structure, and applies a non-repellent termiticide that termites carry back to the colony without detecting it. Treatment also addresses interior wall voids or pier blocks where activity was found during the inspection. The goal is a continuous treated zone the colony cannot cross. Florida law requires termite treatments to be performed by a state-licensed pest control operator, and the written quote spells out the product, the linear footage treated and the drilling involved so there are no surprises on the day.

Signs it is time

Spring swarmers inside the house, discarded wings on window sills, pencil-width mud tubes on the foundation or crawl space piers, blistered paint, and wood that sounds hollow or gives under a screwdriver are the classic signs. Many Tallahassee homeowners first learn about termites from a WDO report during a sale, when a buyer's inspector finds evidence the seller never saw. Preventive treatment makes sense for homes that have never been treated, for new additions and decks that connect to the main structure, and for houses on heavily shaded, moist lots where termites are more active. A treatment is also the usual first step before a bond can begin on a home with a history of activity.

From quote to finished job

Request a quote online and describe what you have seen. If the home has not had a recent inspection, that comes first, since the quote depends on construction type, square footage, slab versus crawl space and where the activity is. The written quote arrives in your Residely dashboard, and nothing is scheduled until you approve it. On treatment day, clear access along the exterior foundation and move items away from interior walls that need attention. Most single-family treatments take a few hours. Drilled holes are plugged and patched, and treated soil is backfilled. You pay after the work is complete, and the treatment record stays in your dashboard for future buyers and inspections.

Questions about termite treatment

How much does termite treatment in Tallahassee cost?

It is priced by written quote because the number depends on the home's linear footage, foundation type, and how much drilling is needed through slabs and porches. The quote is based on an inspection of your specific house and is shared in your dashboard before anything is scheduled.

Do I have to leave the house during treatment?

Generally no. Liquid termiticides are applied to soil and voids rather than living spaces, and modern products have little odor. Keep pets and children away from trenched areas until they are backfilled. The technician will tell you if any part of the job calls for stepping out briefly.

How long does a treatment last?

That depends on the product, soil conditions and whether the treated zone is disturbed by landscaping, new construction or heavy flooding. Rather than quoting a number, Residely recommends an annual inspection, ideally under a termite bond, so any breach in the barrier is caught before it becomes damage.