Termite Control
Serving Pompano Beach, Boynton Beach, and surrounding areas
If you suspect a termite problem, contact Petri Pest Control for professional termite control services. Termites can cause significant structural damage when activity goes unnoticed, making early identification and control especially important.
Petri’s experienced termite exterminators provide professional termite inspections throughout Broward & Palm Beach Counties, FL. We identify signs of activity, determine the termite species involved, and recommend the appropriate control solution based on the conditions found.
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Why Choose Petri for Termite Control?
When termites threaten your property, experience, accurate identification, and the right control strategy matter. Petri Pest Control has served South Florida since 1956, providing professional termite control backed by local expertise and responsive service.
- Customized control options: Every termite problem is different. We evaluate the property, identify the termite species and recommend a solution based on the conditions found.
- Local South Florida experts: As a family-founded Florida company, we understand the termite activity and conditions that affect homes and businesses throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
- Responsive service: When you discover termite activity, you want answers quickly. Our team works to inspect the property and recommend next steps as soon as possible.
- Convenient service: We work with your schedule and explain the inspection, recommendations and service process so you know what to expect.
- Serving South Florida since 1956: Decades of local experience help our team recognize termite activity and recommend appropriate control solutions.
- Backed by the Petri Pledge: Our commitment to service and customer satisfaction is built into every visit.
- Trusted by South Florida customers: More than 1,000 five-star reviews reflect the experience homeowners and businesses have had with Petri Pest Control.
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Signs of a Termite Infestation
Termites often remain hidden while feeding on wood and other cellulose materials inside a structure. If you notice signs of activity, a professional termite inspection can help identify the species involved and determine the extent of the problem. Addressing termite activity early can help limit additional damage.
Common signs of a termite infestation include:
- Termite droppings (frass): Small pellet-like droppings commonly associated with drywood termites.
- Discarded wings: Piles of wings near windows, doors, or other areas may indicate a recent termite swarm.
- Mud tubes: Subterranean termites may build narrow mud tubes along foundations, walls, or other surfaces.
- Damaged or hollow-sounding wood: Wood may become weakened, blistered, or sound hollow when tapped.
- Small holes or tunnels in wood: Termite activity may leave visible openings or internal galleries.
- Doors or windows that suddenly stick: Termite damage can sometimes cause wood around openings to shift or become difficult to operate.
If you notice one or more of these signs, contact a professional termite exterminator for an inspection and proper identification.
Expert Termite Control for Your Property
Effective termite control starts with identifying the termite species, location of activity, and extent of the infestation. Based on the inspection, Petri can recommend the appropriate solution for your property.
Our termite control options include tented termite fumigation, no-tent termite treatment, and other solutions based on the type of termite activity found.
Serving South Florida since 1956, Petri’s experienced termite exterminators provide customized recommendations designed to address current activity and help protect your property from future termite problems.
Contact us today for a free quote and to learn more about our termite control services.
Our Termite Control Services
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If you notice signs of termite activity but cannot find the source, a professional termite inspection can help determine whether termites are present and where the activity may be occurring. Termites often remain hidden inside wood, walls, foundations, and other areas that are difficult to inspect without experience.
Because termites are common throughout South Florida, regular inspections can help identify activity before more extensive damage occurs. Petri Pest Control offers free termite inspections throughout Broward & Palm Beach Counties, FL.
Want to know what the process involves? Read What to Expect During a Termite Inspection for a step-by-step look at how professional termite inspections work.
Are Termite Inspections Free?
Yes. Petri Pest Control offers free termite inspections for homeowners throughout Broward & Palm Beach Counties, FL. If you’re concerned about termite activity, contact our team and we’ll inspect the property for signs of an infestation.
Petri also provides Wood-Destroying Organism (WDO) Reports for real estate transactions and other situations where a formal inspection report is required. WDO Report pricing varies based on the property, location, and scope of the inspection.
If you need a WDO Report, contact Petri Pest Control for current pricing and scheduling.
Termite Control FAQs
Working with a termite control company is crucial. For many types of pest infestations, DIY treatment is possible, but given the risks of termite damage and the difficulty in eliminating them, we strongly recommend getting professional help.
Drywood termites live inside the wood they infest and can be eliminated using tent fumigation techniques, as well as no-tent direct injection treatments. For subterranean termites, we also use the Sentricon® Colony Elimination System with Always Active™. Our specialists are trained and licensed to install this non-intrusive baiting system. Properly stocked with the appropriate bait, these stations continue to keep termites away from your property for many years.
Florida is home to many termite species due to its favorable humid climate. Drywood termites and subterranean termites are the most common, but you may find any of these species:
- Drywood termites – The most common species in Florida but it is not as aggressive as Formosan and Asian subterranean termites with smaller populations
- Formosan subterranean termites – Originally from Taiwan and southern China, they are aggressive and invasive, a single colony may contain several million termites
- Asian subterranean termites – From Southeast Asia, these aggressive and invasive termites form massive colonies that cause a large percentage of the damage in Florida
- Eastern subterranean termites – Native to North America, less aggressive than Formosan and Asian subterranean termites with smaller populations, most likely to be found in building timber
- Dampwood termites – Commonly found in tropical climates because they require higher humidity than other termites, infest structures with wood-to-soil contact areas where wood is constantly in contact with damp or wet soil, or areas with water from leaks or standing water. These termites are not considered a major structural pest.
Termites can be difficult to identify because they’re usually hidden within the structure of a building. They’re usually only out in the open when winged reproductive termites known as “alates” are swarming. Termites are easily mistaken for ants but have a few differentiating features:
- Carpenter ants have a distinct waist, whereas termites are wider and more uniform in their shape.
- Termites have straight, beaded antennae whereas ants’ antennae are bent or “elbowed.”
- Termites have two sets of symmetrical wings that are much longer than their bodies, while carpenter ants have a long pair of forewings and a shorter pair of hindwings.
Termite damage can be expensive to repair, and many homeowners want to proactively protect their properties. That’s where a termite warranty comes in. Most home and business owner insurance policies do not cover termite damage or repair. A termite warranty acts as an insurance policy that protects your home or business from termites.
Petri Pest Control offers termite warranties to homeowners in South Florida. To learn more about our termite warranty options, give us a call today!
The best time of year to treat your home or business for termites is winter because termite activity is predictable during the winter.
Petri Pest Control offers termite service year round to homeowners in South Florida. To learn more about our termite service options, give us a call today!
