Meet the Expert

Scott Svenheim

Associate Certified Entomologist

How Much Does Termite Treatment Cost?

Discovering termites in your home is stressful enough without wondering what treatment will cost. Because every home and every infestation is different, there is no one-size-fits-all price. The total comes down to your home’s size, the termite species involved, and how far activity has spread. This guide explains what drives termite treatment costs, walks through the main treatment methods, and shows you how to read a quote with confidence.

How to Get Rid of Palm Rats in Florida

Palm rats aren't a sign of a dirty home. They're a fact of life in a state where warm weather, palm trees, and citrus groves create the perfect rodent habitat. This guide covers what palm rats are, where they nest, how to spot warning signs, and practical steps to help remove them and reduce the chance they return.

How to Choose the Best Pest Control Insulation for Your Home

Some pest control insulation products can help with more than temperature regulation in your attic. They can help control certain crawling insects in treated areas when installed and used according to product label directions, using an EPA-registered boric acid treatment built directly into the material during manufacturing. Insulation products vary in how they address pest concerns, so it helps to compare ingredients, labels, and installation requirements. This guide explains what actually works, which pests it controls, how to choose the right product for your home, and what to look for in a professional installer.

Do You Need Pre or New Construction Termite Treatments?

Termite treatment for new construction can be one of the most cost-effective ways to help reduce the risk of termite-related structural damage. Termiticide applied to soil and wood during building can create a treated zone that helps reduce the risk of subterranean termites reaching your framing. This guide covers how pre-construction treatment works, what your builder should include, and what to do if your home wasn't treated. You'll learn about treatment types, requirements, costs, and questions to ask before closing.

5 Top Termite Prevention Treatments

Termite prevention treatment creates a protective barrier around your home before colonies can reach your foundation and framing. The right approach depends on termite species, construction type, and regional risk factors, but an effective plan can reduce the risk of damage before it starts. This guide covers the five most common prevention methods, explains how to choose the right treatment, breaks down typical costs, and clarifies what homeowners can handle versus what requires a licensed professional.

How Effective Is Heat Treatment for Termites?

Heat treatment for termites offers a chemical-free, eco-friendly way to kill termites without a single drop of pesticide, but effectiveness depends entirely on proper application. This guide explains how it works, how it compares to fumigation, what it costs, and whether it's the right drywood termite treatment for your situation.

Spot Treatment vs. Whole-House Termite Treatment: Which One Is Best?

Choosing between termite spot treatment and whole-house fumigation isn't just about cost or convenience. It's about matching the treatment to the actual scope of the problem, and that takes a thorough inspection and an honest read on what's really happening inside your walls. This guide walks through how inspection, monitoring, and prevention fit into the decision: when spot treatment works, when whole-house fumigation is necessary, what each approach costs, and how dealing with termites the wrong way the first time ends up costing you twice. You'll learn how to evaluate your situation, understand the risk of under-treating an infestation, and make a decision that actually prevents damage to your home over time.

Is Quarterly Pest Control Worth It?

Quarterly pest control service may not seem necessary until a treated ant trail returns, or you notice signs that pests may still be active. The real question isn't whether pest control works, but whether paying four times a year makes sense for your home and budget. This quarterly model was developed decades ago. This article covers what quarterly pest control includes, what it costs, when it may be worth the investment, and when a one-time treatment makes more sense.

Why Flying Termites Appear After Rain (and What It Means for Your Home)

Spotting termites with wings around your home is unsettling. This guide explains how to identify flying termites, why they appear after rain, whether you're dealing with an infestation, and what to do next.