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Subterranean Termite Control

Subterranean termites live in the soil and build pencil-width mud tubes to travel above ground.

Subterranean termite workers in a broken mud tube on a concrete foundation

Recognizing subterranean termites

Subterranean termites live below ground level in soil colonies. Winged swarmers appear in warm weather, often after rain, leaving discarded wings on windowsills as a common first sign.

Winged termites have a straight, thick waist and straight antennae, unlike ants which feature pinched waists and elbowed antennae.

Signs of subterranean activity

Pencil-width mud tubes
Mud shelter tubes cross foundation concrete, stem walls and plumbing penetrations.
Discarded swarmer wings
Swarmer wings collect on window ledges and baseboards after warm seasonal rains.
Hidden wall damage
Termites enter through expansion joints or slab cracks, causing damage behind drywall.

How Whiptail treats subterranean termites

We perform liquid soil treatments around foundation perimeters using trenching and drilling where needed, place in-ground bait and monitoring stations, or apply localized spot treatments based on inspection findings.

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Subterranean termite questions

How do termites get inside slab homes?

Subterranean termites travel from soil into homes through concrete expansion joints, slab cracks and plumbing openings, building mud tubes to protect themselves above ground.

Are termite inspections free for homeowners?

Yes, Whiptail provides free termite inspections for homeowners. Formal real estate WDI reports required for home sales are priced separately.

What treatment options exist for termites?

Termite options include liquid soil treatment with trenching or drilling where needed, in-ground bait and monitoring stations, or localized spot treatment. The technician recommends the right method after an inspection of your property finds active spots.

Schedule a free termite evaluation

Homeowners can call our office or submit a request to schedule a free termite inspection by a licensed technician. You receive a recommendation and quote before any work starts.

Call: (702) 000-0000 Request Service

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Dana did a blacklight inspection at night and found bark scorpions in our block wall. She treated the yard and installed weep screen guards. Now our Scorpion Plan includes visits every two months.

We needed a formal Wood Destroying Insect report to sell our house. Marco came out and inspected the slab and garage thoroughly. He sent the written report to our agent the next business day.

We heard scratching in the attic. Luis found where roof rats were getting in, sealed the entry points with steel mesh, and set traps. He came back to check the traps just like he promised.

We use the quarterly plan for ants and spiders. When we saw a few ants return near the kitchen in summer, they came back out and treated the area again at no charge.

Kim gave us a written checklist to prepare our bedrooms for bed bug treatment. She treated the furniture and baseboards, then returned about two weeks later to check for activity.

Whiptail handles the pest control for our restaurant. They schedule our service twice a month before we open. We get a written report after every visit and keep a logbook on site for audits.