Termite Treatments in Florida

Termite Treatment and Inspection in Tallahassee, Florida, Pest Control Xperts

In the Florida Panhandle, termites are not a matter of “if,” but “when.” We help property owners in Tallahassee, Quincy, and Crawfordville defend their biggest investments against these silent destroyers. Our region’s high humidity, sandy-clay soil, and abundance of older wood-framed homes create the perfect conditions for termite activity. Whether you are buying a historic home in Midtown with a crawlspace or living in a slab-on-grade home in Southwood, your property is at risk. We provide comprehensive termite inspection, termite treatment, and long-term protection plans designed specifically for local species like the Eastern Subterranean Termite and the aggressive Formosan Termite. We prioritize rigorous assessment and safe pest management practices to stop damage before it becomes a structural nightmare. When it comes to termites, early detection and professional intervention are your best defense.

Types of Termite Issues We Handle

Subterranean Termite Infestations

The Eastern Subterranean Termite is the most common and destructive species in our area. They live in massive colonies underground and build mud tubes to reach the wood in your home without being exposed to the air. They work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Protecting a home against them requires creating a continuous barrier between the structure and the soil.

What we look for during inspection:

• Mud tubes on foundation walls and piers
• Wood-to-ground contact, such as siding touching the soil
• Cracks in the slab or foundation where termites can enter
• Moisture issues in crawlspaces that attract them

How we approach treatment

We typically utilize a “trench and treat” liquid application or advanced baiting systems. Liquid treatments create a non-repellent zone around the foundation that termites pass through, unknowingly carrying the product back to the colony. Bait stations are installed around the perimeter to intercept foraging termites and eliminate the colony through feeding.

Formosan Termite Threats

Formosan termites are a more aggressive subspecies of subterranean termite found in the Tallahassee area. They form much larger colonies and can consume wood at a significantly faster rate. They can even build “carton” nests inside walls if there is a moisture source, meaning they don’t always need to return to the ground.

What we look for during inspection:

• Large swarms in the evening (unlike Eastern subs which usually swarm in the morning)
• Carton material (a mixture of mud and saliva) inside wall voids
• Rapid structural damage in a short period
• Leaks in the roof or plumbing that provide above-ground moisture

How we approach treatment

Formosan control often requires a more aggressive strategy. We may combine soil treatments with direct wood treatments or foam injections into wall voids to target the nests inside the structure. Eliminating moisture sources is absolutely critical for controlling this species.

Drywood Termite Activity

While less common than subterranean termites in our immediate area, Drywood termites do occur, especially in coastal communities near Crawfordville or in attic furniture. They do not live in the soil; they live directly inside the wood they are eating. Their colonies are smaller, but they can be difficult to locate.

What we look for during inspection:

• Piles of distinct fecal pellets (frass) that look like sand or coffee grounds
• Kick-out holes in wood furniture, molding, or beams
• Localized damage in attics or door frames

How we approach treatment

Since they don’t return to the soil, soil barriers won’t stop them. We use targeted spot treatments for localized infestations. In severe cases involving the entire structure, we will discuss fumigation or heat treatment options to ensure comprehensive eradication.