Subterranean termites
Subterranean Termite Control in Slidell & Southeast Louisiana
Eastern subterranean termites live in the soil and build mud tubes up into your home. We stop them with liquid treatments or bait systems.
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The problem
Subterranean Termite Control That Gets to the Source
Eastern subterranean termites are the most common termite in the country. Their colonies live in the soil and travel up into your home through mud tubes, cracks in the slab and wood that touches the ground.
They eat wood from the inside out, so damage often stays hidden until it's serious. We find where they're getting in and treat the soil around your home so they can't reach the structure.
Signs of subterranean termites
- Pencil-width mud tubes on the foundation or walls
- Swarms of winged termites in late winter or spring, usually during the day
- Discarded wings on windowsills
- Hollow-sounding or soft wood
- Bubbling paint or warped trim
Why here
Why Subterranean Termites Are So Common in Louisiana
Warm, damp soil and long humid seasons let subterranean termite colonies stay active almost all year in Louisiana. Moisture around slabs and crawlspaces draws them right to the house.
How we treat it
Our Subterranean Termite Control Process
Free inspection
Checking the foundation, crawlspace and wood for activity and conducive conditions.
Liquid treatment
Trench-and-treat and sub-slab injection to create a treated zone around the home.
Bait systems
Bait stations around the home that the colony carries back to the nest.
Ongoing protection
Annual inspections and renewal plans to keep your home covered.
Subterranean termite treatment is priced by your home's size and construction. Inspections are free. See termite control for plans and details.
How do I know if I have subterranean termites?
Mud tubes on the foundation, spring swarms of winged termites and discarded wings are the most common signs.
When do subterranean termites swarm?
Usually late winter through spring, often on warm days after rain.
Liquid treatment or bait stations?
Both work. We'll recommend one based on your home's construction and the activity we find.
Are they different from Formosan termites?
Yes. Formosan termites are also subterranean, but their colonies are much larger and they swarm at night. See our Formosan termite page.
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