Termite Pest Control

There are 2 main chemicals used to treat termites – Fipronil and hexaflumuron. Fipronil is used as an active ingredient in many liquid termiticides and is found in commonly used spray applicated termiticides like termidore. In high enough concentrations it can kill termites on contact. Hexaflumuron is a termiticide commonly found in termite bait. Termites will often find the poison and carry it back to the colony which causes widespread infection before killing off the rest of the nest.

Termite control services range depending on the extent of an infestation, type of treatment used, and size of home. That said, All in One’s pricing is incredibly competitive and generally falls in the range of $218 - $875 for local treatment but can go upwards of $2500 for full home fumigation. This is aligned with the national average of $550 for a treatment and falls in the typical range between $220 -$950. 

The best method for treating termites also depends on the severity of the infestation. The best treatment is preventative which can be applied via a topsoil barrier treatment applied to the exterior of your home. However, once an infestation has taken hold, it is important for a licensed technician to evaluate and determine the best strategy for termite extermination.

Preventative do it yourself termite control can be taken by homeowners, but it is important to know the proper use of termiticides to ensure that toxicity levels are safe for pets and children. This is why we recommend having a licensed termite technician treat homes for termites. In addition, thorough termite extermination can be difficult once a termite colony has been established. 

Generally a termite exterminator will treat the exterior of a home with a termiticide control agent which kills termites on contact. This is particularly effective at controlling subterranean termite from ever reaching your structure. 

Termites are visible to the naked eye. Swarmers, or winged termites are even bigger and can be easily spotted outside of a home or business.

Unlike some other household pests, termites are generally not dangerous to humans or pets but have been known to sting on rare occasions. The bigger concern is allergies or respiratory problems caused by reactions to frass or termite induced mold.

Once termites have colonized an area, they can be hard to get rid of. Homeowners will often try DIY methods of pest control but unless all termites including the queen have been eliminated, there is a strong possibility of reinfestation.

Termites can cause billions of dollars of structural damage a year. Termites will often move from  dead wood like tree stumps on the outside of your home or business before moving into a structure but they can also injure living trees and shrubs prompting a need for landscaping services to clear out any detritus that they may feed on.