Termite control · Tucson, AZ
Termite Control in Tucson That Starts With an Inspection
We find out which termite you have, where it is active and what it has damaged, then treat the colony with a liquid barrier, bait stations or a spot treatment.
Free, no-obligation estimates. We answer the phone or call back the same working day.
- Inspection before any treatment
- Whole job quoted before we start
- We clean up when the work is done
Inspection first, then treatment
Termite control in Tucson
Termite control in Tucson starts with an inspection that confirms the species, finds where the termites are active and sizes up the damage, and only then do we treat the colony with a liquid barrier, bait stations or a spot treatment.
Each termite species needs a different treatment, so we never choose one before we have looked. The inspection settles three things before anything goes on the ground:
- Which termite you havesubterranean colonies in the soil or drywood termites living in the wood
- Where they are activethe walls, door frames and slab edges they are working right now
- How far the damage goesso you know what was hit and what to watch
From the call to the plan
Termite inspection first
A termite inspection typically takes 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the property, and looks for live activity, damage and the "conducive conditions" that invite termites in: wood-to-soil contact, moisture and construction gaps.
Here is how the visit goes, start to finish:
Call and set a time
Tell us what you are seeing. We answer the phone or call back the same working day, and we show up when we say we will.
Look for activity
We check the foundation, the slab edges and the wood at ground level for "mud tubes", swarmers and live termites, which tells us the species.
Size up the damage
We probe and sound the wood to see where the termites have fed and how far the damage reaches.
Show you and quote
You see the wood-to-soil contact, moisture and gaps we found, and we quote the whole job before we start.
How we treat termites
Liquid termiticide barrier and bait stations
Subterranean termites, the ones that nest in the soil, get one of two treatments: a liquid termiticide barrier around the foundation, or bait stations whose bait the foragers carry back to kill the colony.
The termite treatments we choose between once the inspection is done:
Liquid termiticide barrier
A continuous band of "termiticide" in the soil at the slab edge is what keeps the next colony from crossing in once this one is gone. Termidor is one liquid termiticide of this kind.
Bait stations
Stations placed around the outside of the home hold bait that foraging termites share with the colony, which kills the whole colony and not only the termites you can see. Sentricon is one baiting system.
Spot treatment
Drywood termites living inside the wood get treated where they are, or a fumigation recommendation when they have spread through the structure.
Follow-up inspection
Bait stations stay in place, and we come back to check and maintain them as part of ongoing service.
What it costs
How termite treatment is priced
We price termite treatment after the inspection, by the size of the home, the species and how far the activity has spread.
Timing matters as well: the longer termite signs are ignored, the more the treatment costs, so the early call is also the cheaper one.
Every estimate is free with no obligation, and we quote the whole job before we start, with no surprise charges after.
Typical ranges in Tucson
Termite treatment in Tucson typically runs in these ranges:
- A standard subterranean termite job
- $600 to $1,500
- A liquid treatment on an average single-family home
- $800 to $2,500
- A bait system
- $1,200 to $3,000
These are typical ranges for the area, not our quote. Your exact price comes from the inspection and the call.
Request a Pest Control EstimateWhy neighbors call us
Termites explained before anything is treated
We answer the phone or call back the same working day, we show up when we say we will, and before we leave you know what we found and what to watch for. Here is what customers say.
- Free, no-obligation estimates
- The whole job quoted before we start
- We clean up when the work is done
Sean was helpful and explained in detail the type of termites we’re dealing with and how to best treat them. He explained where we had/didn’t have damage, what to look for in the future and why they were missed by the previous home owners. Highly recommend Sean and this company!
RKC Pest Management LLC is excellent. Have had them for many years and no pests. Sean is very thorough and conscientious. Would definitely recommend this company without hesitation.
Great customer service. Arrived on time, answered questions I had.
New construction treatment and termite inspection reports
New construction gets its termite pre-treatment before the concrete is poured, and blue marking dye shows where the treatment went. BoroCare is one product used for that "pre-construction protection".
On a home sale, lenders require a termite inspection before closing, and the purchase calls for a "Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report", the termite letter buyers and agents ask for. Call with your closing date and we will set the inspection.
Residential and commercial termite control
We inspect and treat houses, apartments and commercial buildings for termites, with the same inspection first on every one.
Termite control around Tucson
We provide termite control across Tucson and the towns around it, from the Catalina Foothills and Casas Adobes to Flowing Wells, South Tucson and Tanque Verde.
Service Area Around TucsonBefore you reach for a spray
Before you treat termites yourself
Home steps lower the risk of termites, but a colony that is already in the house needs a professional treatment.
Keep stored wood and mulch off the foundation, fix leaks near the slab and close gaps in the stucco: those are the "conducive conditions" we note on every inspection. A colony already feeding on the wood carries on regardless. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency publishes consumer guidance on controlling pests and using pesticides safely.
Get a Free EstimateWill store-bought sprays stop termites?
No. Cutting wood-to-soil contact makes a home less inviting to termites, but neither that nor a spray on the termites you can see will kill the colony behind them.
What are the signs of termites?
Look for "mud tubes" on the foundation, "swarmers", the winged termites people mistake for flying ants, and wood that sounds hollow when you tap it.
Signs of TermitesWhen do drywood termites need fumigation?
We recommend tent fumigation when drywood termites have spread through the structure; while they are confined to a few spots in the wood, they get a spot treatment instead.
Fumigators in TucsonOther pest control services we offer
We also treat the other common household pests, each with its own service:
- Tent fumigation
- Scorpion control
- Bed bug treatment
- Mice
- Rats
- Mosquito control
- Bee removal
- Bird control
- Commercial pest control
Termite questions
What Tucson homeowners ask us about termites
Can you control termites yourself?
You can make a home less inviting by cutting wood-to-soil contact, fixing moisture and closing gaps. Those steps will not kill a colony that is already there; that takes a professional treatment.
What is the most effective termite control?
The one that matches the species, which is why the inspection comes first. For subterranean termites that is a liquid barrier around the foundation or bait stations that kill the whole colony; drywood termites get a spot treatment or a fumigation recommendation.
How to remove termites permanently?
Kill the colony, not only the termites you can see. Bait that foragers share takes out the whole colony, a liquid barrier blocks reinfestation, and bait stations stay in place so we can check and maintain them as ongoing service.
What are the first signs of termites?
Pencil-width mud tubes on the foundation, swarmers, and "frass", termite droppings that look like salt and pepper near damaged wood. Wood that sounds hollow when tapped is another one, and our guide to the Signs of Termites shows what else to look for around the house.
Mud tubes, swarmers or a closing date?
Call and we will set a time for the inspection
Tell us what you are seeing and where. Every estimate is free, and the whole job is quoted before we start.
- We show up when we say we will
- No surprise charges after the quote
- We clean up when the work is done