{"id":10130,"date":"2026-04-02T10:05:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T10:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proforcepest.com\/pest-library\/subterranean-termites\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T09:07:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:07:08","slug":"subterranean-termites","status":"publish","type":"pest-library","link":"https:\/\/proforcepest.com\/staging\/pest-library\/subterranean-termites\/","title":{"rendered":"Subterranean Termites"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":10940,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"nf_dc_page":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10130","pest-library","type-pest-library","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"hero_title":"SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE PROBLEM?","hero_subtitle":"Subterranean Termites Identification & Prevention","hero_description":"Schedule an inspection of your commercial or residential property.","problem_section_title":"Do You Have A SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE Problem?","problem_section_description":"

Subterranean termites are the most destructive wood damaging pest in the United States, responsible for billions of dollars in property damage each year. Unlike drywood termites, which live inside the wood they consume, subterranean termites nest underground and travel through mud tubes they construct along foundations, pipes, and other surfaces to reach the wood in your home.<\/p>

Colonies can contain hundreds of thousands to millions of individuals, and because they feed from the inside out, damage often goes unnoticed until it is significant. Warning signs include pencil width mud tubes on your foundation or interior walls, discarded wings near windows or doors after a swarm, and wood that sounds hollow when tapped.<\/p>

In the warm, humid climates across the Southeast and Mid Atlantic, conditions are ideal for subterranean termite activity year round. Proforce Pest Control offers both preventative and active termite control using proven baiting and liquid barrier systems.<\/p>","pest_image":10446,"faq_title":" SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE Control FAQs","faq_question_1":"How do I know if I have termites?","faq_answer_1":"The most common signs of subterranean termites are mud tubes running along your foundation or interior walls, swarming activity usually in spring, discarded wings near windows, and wood that sounds hollow when knocked. You may also notice slight bubbling in paint or tiny holes in drywall. Because termites feed from the inside, damage can be extensive before you see visible evidence, which is why annual inspections are important.","faq_question_2":"What treatment options does Proforce offer?","faq_answer_2":"We use two proven methods. The Trelona Advanced Termite Bait System, manufactured by BASF, places bait stations every 10 to 20 linear feet around your foundation. Worker termites consume the bait and share it within the colony, disrupting their ability to molt and leading to colony control within 15 to 45 days. We also offer liquid termiticide trenching around your foundation, which creates a long lasting barrier with a transfer effect so termites that contact it carry it back to nestmates. Your Proforce inspector will recommend the best approach based on your home\u2019s construction and the level of activity.","faq_question_3":"How much does termite treatment cost?","faq_answer_3":"Pricing depends on your home\u2019s size, shape, and the treatment method. Bait station installation is calculated by square footage, and liquid treatments are based on linear footage around the foundation. When bundled with general pest control under our Complete Protection Program, termite service runs approximately 74 dollars per month. We offer free termite inspections, so you will know exactly what is needed and what it costs before any work begins.","faq_question_4":"Are termite treatments kid and pet friendly?","faq_answer_4":"Yes. Both our baiting system and liquid barrier treatments are designed for residential use. Bait stations are installed in ground around the exterior of your home, and liquid treatments are applied to the soil around the foundation, so neither creates exposure in your living spaces. Your service professional will explain the specifics of whichever method is recommended for your situation.","faq_question_5":"Does Proforce offer ongoing termite protection?","faq_answer_5":"

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Yes. Termite protection works best as continuous coverage, not a one time treatment. Our bait stations are monitored and maintained during annual inspections, with cartridges effective for two to four years before replacement. Liquid barriers last approximately five years. Both options include an annual renewal that keeps your home under ongoing protection with our termite free guarantee.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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