Termite Control

How soon can you come?

Termites are serious business, so we understand that once you suspect you have these dangerous pests on your property, you want to quickly find out what your options are for pest control. Give us a call at (512) 837-9681 and we will send an inspector to your home as soon as possible to learn more about what you have seen, what the extent of your problem is and what you should do next.

Why are Chem-free’s termite products more environmentally friendly?

Chem-free uses the only liquid termite control solution on the market without a warning label. In fact, Altriset was the first termiticide to included in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Reduced-Risk Pesticide Program.

Extensive clinical testing has found no evidence that Altriset damages beneficial organisms when treatments are applied nearby. Using sophisticated manufacturer-recommended protocols, our technicians carefully administer only the precise amount necessary to get results.  

How quickly can termites damage my property?

Subterranean termite colonies can have several hundred thousand members. Typically, these termites can feed on the wood in and around your home for years, undetected. In just three years, a queen can produce up to 60,000 termites. During a six-month span, these pests can ingest a foot of two by four inch section of wood.

When is swarming season in Texas?

During the springtime in Texas, members of each termite colony who are charged with reproduction leave to find mates. If you see these insects outside, the nest is probably closeby. If these swarmers show up inside of your house, you probably have active worker termites nearby.

When indoors, swarmers crawl as soon as they lose their wings. Many homeowners confuse these wingless creatures as ants, although on closer inspection termites will have a less pronounced “waist”. Termites who have made their way indoors might also build a mud tunnel in a window frame, on a sheetrock wall or on a doorjamb.

How can I prevent termites from damaging my home?

Like most pests, termites come on your property in search of food and shelter. To make your property less hospitable to these pests, eliminate excessive moisture, such as removing sources of standing water, repairing water leaks and keeping your attic and crawl spaces dry.

Discourage termites from sticking around by removing piles of wood or lumber near your home’s foundation. Remove shrubs and other types of vegetation that might be in contact with your walls which might provide a pathway for termites to enter. Avoid planting trees too close to your home, and have a trained professional inspect your home each year for signs of termite activity.

How can I keep termites off my property?

Although termite control is best left to the professionals, homeowners can take steps to keep these pests from coming back after a treatment. To prevent future infestations,

• Keep plants away from external vents.

• Eliminate any wood to soil contact, including fence posts and trellises, and either replace them with pressure-treated wood or set them on top of masonry blocks.

• Fix any water leaks, both indoors and outside.

• Keep your gutters free of water and debris.

• Keep shrubs trimmed so that branches don’t touch your exterior.

• Address any chronic moisture problems that might stem from poor ventilation or water accumulating on a flat roof or near leaky pipes.

• Schedule an annual home inspection by a termite professional to monitor for any additional damage.