When termite control is done right, you get your life back. No more worrying about invisible damage eating away at your biggest investment. No more sleepless nights wondering if that sound in the walls means trouble.
You get a home that’s actually protected – not just treated once and forgotten. Your family can live comfortably knowing that the structural integrity of your home isn’t being compromised by pests you can’t see.
The reality is simple: Florida homeowners face termite pressure whether they know it or not. The average quarter-acre property in our area has nearly 9 million termites lurking nearby across multiple colonies. Professional termite control creates a barrier between those termites and your home’s wood structure.
We’ve been protecting homes in Morningside and throughout the Treasure Coast since 2006. That’s nearly two decades of dealing with Florida’s unique termite challenges – from the Eastern Subterranean termites that build mud tubes along foundations to the Formosan species that can damage a home in under six months.
Our technicians live and work in this community. We understand how Florida’s humid climate creates ideal conditions for termite activity year-round. We know which treatment methods actually work in our soil conditions and which ones are just expensive experiments.
Every service comes with proper licensing through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, full insurance coverage, and our satisfaction guarantee. We’re not here to sell you the most expensive option – we’re here to solve your termite problem correctly the first time.
We start with a complete termite inspection of your property – interior, exterior, attic, and crawl spaces if present. This isn’t a quick walkthrough. We’re looking for active infestations, conditions that attract termites, and entry points most homeowners miss.
Our inspectors check for mud tubes around your foundation, hollow-sounding wood, discarded wings near windows and doors, and moisture issues that create termite-friendly environments. We examine areas where wood meets soil, plumbing penetrations, and other common access points.
After the inspection, we create a treatment plan specific to your situation. Subterranean termites get different treatment than drywood species. Active infestations require different approaches than prevention. We explain exactly what we found, what treatment we recommend, and why.
Treatment typically involves liquid termiticide barriers around your home’s perimeter, targeted applications to affected areas, or baiting systems depending on the termite species and severity. Most liquid treatments provide protection for approximately five years with proper application.
Our termite control service covers the full spectrum of termite threats common to Morningside properties. Eastern Subterranean termites are our primary concern – they’re the most common species in Florida and can maintain colonies of up to one million termites.
These termites live underground and build mud tubes to access your home’s wood structure. They can travel up to 150 feet from their colony to find food, which means they can attack your home even if their nest isn’t on your property.
We also treat Formosan termites, an aggressive subterranean species that can cause extensive damage in less than six months. Drywood termites get specialized treatment since they live inside the wood itself and don’t require soil contact.
Every treatment includes a detailed report of what we found, what we treated, and what ongoing monitoring or prevention measures we recommend. We provide documentation that meets Florida’s WDO (Wood Destroying Organism) inspection requirements, which are often needed for real estate transactions and insurance purposes.
The most reliable signs include mud tubes along your foundation walls (about pencil-width), hollow-sounding wood when tapped, and discarded wings near windows or doors after swarming season. You might also notice small piles of what looks like sawdust (called frass) or wood that appears water-damaged but isn’t near any moisture source.
Many homeowners miss early termite activity because these pests work silently inside wood structures. Subterranean termites can be active for months or even years before visible damage appears. That’s why professional inspections are so important – we know exactly where to look and what subtle signs indicate termite presence.
If you see any of these signs, don’t attempt DIY treatment. Disturbing a termite colony can cause up to 25,000 termites to spread throughout your property, making the infestation much harder to control.
Subterranean termites live in underground colonies and need soil contact for moisture. They build mud tubes to travel between their colony and your home’s wood. These are the most common termites in Florida and typically cause the most damage because their colonies can contain up to a million termites.
Drywood termites live entirely within the wood they’re eating. They don’t need soil contact and get all their moisture from the wood itself. They’re harder to detect because they don’t build mud tubes, but they leave small piles of pellet-like droppings.
Treatment methods differ significantly between these species. Subterranean termites respond to liquid termiticide barriers and baiting systems. Drywood termites often require localized treatments or fumigation depending on the extent of the infestation. That’s why proper identification during inspection is so critical.
Treatment costs vary based on your home’s size, the type of termites, and the severity of any existing infestation. Most residential treatments in our area range from a few hundred dollars for targeted applications to several thousand for whole-house fumigation.
Liquid termiticide barriers typically cost less upfront and provide protection for about five years. Baiting systems have ongoing monitoring costs but can be very effective for subterranean termites. Drywood termite treatment costs depend on whether we can use localized methods or need full fumigation.
We provide upfront pricing after inspecting your property – no surprises or hidden fees. Remember that the average cost of termite damage repairs is around $3,000, and most homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover termite damage. Prevention is always more cost-effective than dealing with structural repairs later.
Yes, if you’re using financing. Florida law requires WDO (Wood Destroying Organism) inspection reports for most home loans. VA loans always require termite inspections, and FHA loans require them when evidence of termites is found during the appraisal.
Even if you’re paying cash, a termite inspection is strongly recommended. One in five Florida homes will experience termite damage at some point. An inspection costs around $100-200 but can save you thousands in repair costs or help you negotiate a better purchase price if problems are found.
The inspection must be performed by a state-licensed inspector with proper certification from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. We provide the official WDO report that lenders and insurance companies require.
You’ll typically see reduced termite activity within 24-48 hours for most treatments, but complete elimination takes 1-2 weeks as termites encounter treated areas. Some species may initially increase activity as colonies react to treatment before declining.
Liquid termiticide barriers work by creating a treated zone that termites can’t detect. When they contact the treated soil or wood, they carry the termiticide back to their colony, affecting other members including the queen. Baiting systems work similarly but may take longer to achieve complete colony elimination.
Subterranean termite treatments often show results faster than drywood termite treatments because subterranean colonies have more workers moving through treated areas. We schedule follow-up inspections to ensure treatments are working effectively and make adjustments if needed.
While some natural methods can help reduce termite attraction, they’re not effective against active infestations. The most important prevention steps are controlling moisture around your foundation, keeping wood materials away from your home, and maintaining proper drainage.
Remove any wood-to-soil contact around your property. Keep firewood at least 30 feet from your house. Fix leaky pipes, improve ventilation in crawl spaces, and ensure gutters direct water away from your foundation. Trim vegetation so it doesn’t touch your home’s exterior.
However, if you already have termites, natural treatments won’t eliminate the colony. Professional-grade termiticides are specifically designed to be undetectable to termites while remaining effective long-term. DIY treatments often just push termites to other areas of your home rather than eliminating them completely.
Local Resources
Other Services we provide in Morningside
