Termite control is a treatment process that starts with a full inspection of your foundation, crawl space, and structural wood, followed by a liquid termiticide barrier or bait system designed to eliminate the colony and prevent new termites from reaching your home.
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Service Overview
Subterranean termites operate almost entirely out of sight, which is exactly what makes them so damaging. A colony can live several feet underground and travel through soil to reach a home from many feet away, feeding quietly on wall framing, subfloor, and other structural wood for months or even years before any visible sign appears. By the time buckling floors, hollow sounding trim, or damaged drywall show up, significant structural damage has often already occurred behind the walls. Because repairs from termite damage can run into the thousands of dollars and typically aren’t covered by insurance, a proactive termite control plan is far less expensive than dealing with the aftermath of an undetected infestation.
How Our Termite Control Process Works
1.Full property inspection
We check the foundation perimeter, crawl space, basement, and any wood to soil contact points around the property, looking specifically for mud tubes, swarmers, and structural damage.
2. Treatment plan based on findings
Depending on the extent of activity, treatment may involve a liquid termiticide barrier around the foundation, direct injection into the slab near affected areas, or a bait station system placed around the property.
3. Liquid barrier treatment
For active infestations, small holes are drilled along the foundation at the affected area and termiticide is injected directly into the soil, then sealed, creating a continuous barrier that termites can't cross undetected.
4. Bait station monitoring
Bait stations placed around the perimeter allow worker termites to carry treatment back to the colony, which can help eliminate the colony at its source over time.
Signs of a Termite Infestation
- Mud tubes running up your foundation, about the width of a pencil, which subterranean termites build to travel safely between soil and wood.
- Swarmers, winged termites, appearing indoors or near light sources, along with discarded wings left behind after a swarm.
- Wood that sounds hollow when tapped, or floors that feel soft, sagging, or spongy.
- Blistering or dark discoloration in wood flooring that resembles water damage.
- Tiny pinpoint holes in drywall, along with bubbling or peeling paint caused by moisture from termite activity underneath.
- Doors and windows that suddenly become difficult to open or close, often from warping caused by hidden damage.
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Subterranean Termites vs Drywood Termites
Subterranean termites are by far the most common species affecting Salt Lake City homes, living underground and requiring contact with soil moisture to survive, which is why treatment focuses so heavily on the foundation perimeter. Drywood termites, which nest directly inside dry wood without needing soil contact, are far less common in this region but can still occasionally show up, usually through infested furniture or lumber brought in from elsewhere. Correctly identifying which type is present matters, since the treatment approach for each is different.
Termite Prevention Tips
- Keep all structural wood, including decks, porch steps, and door frames, from making direct contact with soil.
- Reduce moisture around the foundation by keeping gutters clear and directing downspouts away from the house.
- Store firewood, lumber, and wood debris away from the exterior walls and off the ground.
- Leave at least a one foot gap between mulch or soil and your home’s foundation, and consider a cellulose free mulch option.
- Schedule a termite inspection every few years, or immediately if you notice any of the warning signs above.
Generally, no. Most standard home insurance policies treat termite damage as a preventable maintenance issue rather than a covered peril, which is why ongoing termite control and early detection matter so much for homeowners in this area.
Both can cause similar symptoms like buckling floors or peeling paint, but termite activity is usually accompanied by mud tubes on the foundation, hollow sounding wood, or discarded wings near windows and doors. A professional inspection can confirm which one you're dealing with.
Every few years is a reasonable baseline for most Salt Lake City homes, though annual inspections are worth considering if you've had previous termite activity nearby or you're buying or selling a property.
Liquid barrier treatments create protection immediately upon application, while bait station systems take longer, often several weeks to months, since they rely on worker termites carrying treatment back to the colony over time.
Yes. Termiticides used in professional treatment are EPA registered and applied below ground or within sealed injection points, which keeps direct contact with people and pets to a minimum.
It's not recommended. Termite colonies operate underground and out of sight, and DIY products rarely reach the full colony, which means visible activity might stop temporarily while the underlying infestation, and the structural damage, continues.
Frequently asked questions
Have questions about our pest control services? We’ve answered the most common questions to help you make an informed decision with confidence.