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Termites cause an estimated $5 billion in property damage every year in the United States — damage that is almost never covered by homeowner’s insurance. These silent destroyers work around the clock, hidden inside your walls and beneath your floors, consuming the structural wood that holds your home together. By the time visible signs appear, significant damage has often already been done.
Select Exterminating has protected homes from termite damage for decades. Our licensed termite specialists use a combination of advanced baiting systems and liquid soil treatments to eliminate active colonies and establish a long-term barrier of protection around your property. Don’t wait for the damage to find you — schedule an inspection today.
Understanding Termite Infestations
Termites are experts at staying hidden — most homeowners don’t realize they have an infestation until significant damage has already occurred. Knowing what to look for can make all the difference. Watch for these warning signs:
Mud tubes along your foundation or walls
Subterranean termites build pencil-sized mud tubes along foundation walls, crawl space piers, and exterior surfaces to travel between the soil and their food source while staying protected from open air. These tubes are one of the clearest signs of active termite activity.
Hollow-sounding or blistering wood
Wood that sounds hollow when tapped, or paint that bubbles and blisters without an obvious moisture source, can indicate termites feeding just beneath the surface. Floors that sag or feel spongy are another serious warning sign that structural wood has been compromised.
Our termite treatment process
Our termite specialists use a combination of proven treatment methods to eliminate active colonies and establish lasting protection around your home. Here’s what to expect:
Detailed Inspection
Our termite specialists perform a comprehensive inspection of your home's interior, exterior, crawl spaces, attic, and foundation — using probing tools and moisture meters to detect termite activity and conducive conditions.
Treatment Plan
We customize a treatment strategy combining liquid termiticide soil treatment to create a protective barrier and/or a baiting system that workers carry back to eliminate the colony. The right approach depends on your home's construction and the extent of the infestation.
Follow-Up
Termite protection is ongoing. We conduct annual inspections to monitor bait station activity, assess barrier integrity, and ensure your home remains termite-free. Early detection of new activity prevents new damage.
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Why choose our termite treatment
Our termite treatment utilizes the latest advances in technology and eco-friendly methods. With years of experience and thousands of successful treatments, we deliver complete elimination every time.
Liquid soil treatments and baiting systems for complete colony elimination
Annual monitoring inspections included with treatment programs
Decades of experience protecting homes from structural termite damage
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I have termites or carpenter ants?
Both can damage wood structures, but they look and behave very differently. Termites are pale, soft-bodied, and rarely seen in the open. They leave behind damaged wood packed with soil and debris. Carpenter ants are larger, black insects that leave clean, smooth galleries and sawdust-like frass. A professional inspection is the most reliable way to identify which pest you’re dealing with.
Does homeowner's insurance cover termite damage?
In almost all cases, no. Standard homeowner’s insurance policies exclude termite damage because it’s considered a preventable condition. This makes proactive termite treatment and annual inspections critically important for protecting your investment.
How long does termite treatment take to work?
Liquid termiticide treatments begin working immediately upon application, creating a barrier that eliminates termites on contact as they tunnel through the treated soil. Baiting systems work more slowly — typically 1 to 3 months — as workers carry the bait back to the colony and the population collapses.
How do termites get into my home?
Subterranean termites live in the soil and enter homes through direct wood-to-soil contact, cracks in the foundation, and expansion joints. They can also travel through the mud tubes they construct along exterior surfaces. Any wood that contacts or is near soil is a potential entry point.
Is termite treatment safe for my family and pets?
Yes. Modern termiticide products are applied in targeted locations — in the soil around the foundation, inside walls, or within bait stations — minimizing exposure to your family and pets. Our technicians follow all EPA label requirements and will advise you on any necessary precautions specific to your treatment.