Termites exist in every state but Alaska. A well-organized subterranean termite colony can have more than a million hungry workers consuming over 100 pounds of wood per year. Termites never stop - they feast 24/7. They can fit through a crack as thin as 1/32nd of an inch, which is the thickness of a credit card.
Subterranean termites are the most common termite threat in the U.S. They nest in the soil below the home and travel upward to feed on the home's wood structure. This type of termite includes Formosan termites - an invading group attacking some coastal states, and they are even more damaging and threatening.
Drywood termites threaten the Southeastern, Southwestern and Western U.S., and Hawaii. Unlike subterranean termites, drywood termites do not nest in the soil. They nest in wood - even dry lumber like the wood in your home. They can infest any part of a home from attics to walls to furniture.
The Drywood Defend System is our first-ever specialized treatment that will help prevent a drywood termite infestation. We monitor any new activity by inspecting your home and reinforcing the Drywood Defend barrier each year.
Your Terminix professional will conduct a thorough termite inspection.
Our three-part termite treatment will be applied to the interior, exterior and other vulnerable areas of your home to create a zone of protection.
We'll come back every year to inspect, provide additional termite treatment and reinforce your home's protective barrier, for as long as you keep your plan.
Be on the lookout for blisters in wood flooring, damaged wood, evidence of swarms (discarded wings), mud tubes on your home’s foundation and termite droppings. If you see any of these termite signs, contact Terminix for a free inspection to verify if you have termite activity.
Our OnGuard™ Termite Protection System includes termite bait stations that are strategically installed in the ground every 10-15 feet around the perimeter of your home. We will inspect your home and the bait stations annually to check for any termite activity. In the unlikely event that our expert inspectors find termite activity in your home, we’ll retreat your home to take care of the problem at no additional cost to you. And if you qualify for our Nix & Fix Termite Guarantee, we will also fix any new termite damage for as long as you keep your plan.
If this happens, we will identify the areas of concern, replace the bait cartridges (if applicable) and retreat your home at no additional cost to you. And if your home qualifies for our Nix & Fix Termite Guarantee, we will also fix any new termite damage for as long as you keep your plan.
Yes. If in the unlikely event termite activity resumes, we will return to retreat your home and fix any additional termite damage at no cost to you (as long as your home qualifies).
There are multiple types of termites. For our OnGuard™ Termite Protection System installation, you do not need to leave your home. In some states (Florida, Hawaii and California), there are termites called drywood termites. One solution to remove these termites is fumigation. In the event that our inspectors find these types of termites, you may have to leave your home for several days during the treatment.
*Not available in all areas. If inspection is requested after 3:00pm, there may be a delay in the inspector being able to begin the inspection. Time commitment may be not be able to be honored on Saturdays and Sundays. Limitations apply.
**Offer only available for qualifying homes. Starting prices may vary based on location and size of home. Pricing based off of Basic Termite Plan and does not include the Nix & Fix Termite Guarantee. Applies to subterranean termites only. Valid for participating locations only. Not valid for existing termite customers. Limitations apply. See Plan for details.
1Treatments and Covered Pests defined in your Plan. Limitations apply. See Plan for details.
2THE NIX & FIX TERMITE GUARANTEE IS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING HOMES ONLY. Applies only to subterranean termites. Not available in all areas. Limitations apply. See Plan for details.
3According to the National Pest Management Association, termites alone cause over $5 billion in property damage annually, a cost not covered by most homeowners insurance plans.
4Treatment and terms defined in your Plan. Applies only to drywood termites. Not available in all areas. Limitations apply. See Plan for details.