Termites chew wood quietly, often for months before anyone notices. In an older house, that damage can hide behind plaster, under worn flooring, or inside crawl-space beams. This page explains the warning signs, the treatment types, and what shapes the price, so you can make a calm, informed plan.
Adfounder Pest Control is a referral service. It connects homeowners with independent local providers in its network who inspect and treat termites. The provider does the work, sets the price, and gives you a written quote. Hot, humid summers and storm seasons keep termites active across the Crowley area, so it pays to learn the basics early and arrive at the first estimate with photos and notes in hand.
Think You Have Termites? Start Here
Mud tubes on a foundation wall. Tiny wings on a windowsill. A floorboard that sounds hollow. Any of these can point to termites, and each one deserves a closer look. Adfounder Pest Control is a referral service, so the work is done by an independent provider in our network. Our part is helping you reach one.
Use a simple rule: photos before phone. Snap clear pictures, jot down what you saw, then request a callback to check provider availability.
Your First Steps
- Take wide and close-up photos of the spot, with a coin for scale.
- Write down the date, the room, and what you noticed.
- Leave damaged wood alone so the provider can see it as it is.
- Skip store-bought sprays until someone has inspected. Sprays can scatter a colony and hide the trail.
Why Termites Need Prompt Attention
Termites eat wood constantly, and they do it out of sight. A small patch today can become a framing repair later. Repairs usually cost far more than treatment, so acting early is the budget-friendly move.
Warm, wet weather helps them. Hot, humid summers, heavy downpours and storm season keep soil damp and termites active for much of the year in the Crowley area.
Know the Warning Signs
- Pencil-width mud tubes on foundation walls, piers or crawl-space framing
- Discarded wings near windows, doors or light fixtures
- Wood that sounds papery or hollow when tapped
- Doors and windows that suddenly stick
- Tiny pellets that look like sawdust or coarse sand
- Bubbling or sagging paint that hides tunnels beneath
Older Home, Closer Look
Older houses give termites more to work with. Aged wood trim, thin spots in old siding, past patch jobs and forgotten leaks all hide trouble. A repair from years ago can cover a tunnel instead of fixing one. Tell the provider about every past repair you know of.
What Slab and Pier-and-Beam Homes Show
On a slab-on-grade ranch, look along the foundation edge, garage walls and baseboards. On a pier-and-beam house, check piers, beams and the subfloor from the crawl space. Hot attics are worth a peek too, especially near roof leaks.
Types of Termites
Subterranean Termites
These live in soil and travel through mud tubes to reach wood. They are the most common type in warm, humid areas. Treatment usually focuses on the soil around the home.
Drywood and Dampwood Termites
Drywood termites live inside the wood itself and leave tiny pellets. Dampwood termites prefer very wet wood, often near leaks. Each type calls for a different plan, so ask the provider to name what they found.
How Termite Treatment Works
The Inspection Comes First
The provider checks the exterior, crawl space or attic, and any areas you flagged. They look for activity, past damage and moisture. Your photos and notes make that visit faster and clearer.
Liquid Soil Treatment
A treated barrier is placed in the soil around the foundation. It can mean trenching and drilling near slabs and walkways. It is a common choice for subterranean termites.
Bait Systems
Stations are placed around the yard and checked over time. Baits take patience, and they often involve ongoing monitoring visits.
Wood and Spot Treatment
Limited activity may be handled with treatments applied right to the wood. Larger drywood problems sometimes call for whole-house methods such as tenting. Ask why the provider chose their approach.
What Moves the Price
Size of the home, foundation type, how far the activity has spread, and how easy the crawl space is to reach all matter. So does the method. A bait system and a soil treatment can land at very different totals, and each has trade-offs in speed, upkeep and visits.
Compare Written Quotes
Get at least two written quotes. Make sure each one names the termite type, the treatment method, the areas covered, and any warranty or renewal terms. Lines that look alike can hide very different scopes of work. Compare written quotes line by line, not just by total.
Keep a Paperwork File and Know Your Policy
Start a folder, paper or digital. Include dated photos, inspection reports, treatment invoices, warranty terms and past repair records. Older homes especially benefit from a clear history.
Insurance is a separate conversation. Some policies may cover sudden damage, but many exclude termite damage, so check your policy. Providers can often help document damage for a claim.
Termite Inspections for Home Sales
Buyers and lenders often ask for a termite inspection report. Ordering one before listing lets you deal with findings on your own timeline. Keep the report and any treatment records handy for buyers.
Choosing a Provider
If you have been searching "exterminator near me," look past the first result. Ask whether the provider handles residential pest control for termites regularly, how they price re-treatments, and what the written quote includes. Providers in our network are independent, so compare each on its own terms.
After Treatment
Fix leaks, keep gutters clear and pull wood mulch back from the foundation. Moisture invites termites back. Keep every receipt and report, and schedule any follow-up visits the provider recommends. Watch for new signs and send fresh photos if you see them.
What's Included
Inspection Visit
A provider checks the exterior, crawl space or attic, and flagged areas for activity and damage.
Treatment Plan
Soil, bait or wood treatment is chosen to fit the termite type and home.
Written Quote
Scope, method and terms are put on paper so you can compare options fairly.
Follow-Up Checks
Some plans include return visits or monitoring to confirm termites have not come back.
Typical Termite Treatment Costs
Prices vary by home size, termite type and access. These are typical U.S. ranges only. Get a written quote from each provider, and compare exactly what is included.
| Item | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Termite inspection | $75 – $300 | Some providers credit it toward treatment |
| Liquid soil treatment | $800 – $2,500 | Depends on foundation size and access |
| Bait system install | $1,500 – $3,500 | Often adds monitoring visits |
| Spot wood treatment | $200 – $900 | For limited, localized activity |
| Whole-house tenting | $1,500 – $4,500 | Mostly for drywood termites |
| Annual renewal or warranty | $100 – $400 | Terms differ, so read the fine print |
How It Works
Document First
Take dated photos and notes of every sign before anything is moved or sprayed.
Reach Out
Request a callback to check provider availability, or send an estimate request.
Compare Quotes
Review at least two written quotes for method, scope and terms.
Treat and Follow Up
Schedule the work, keep the records, and watch for new signs.
Why Call Adfounder Pest Control
Older Home Know-How
Providers in our network understand aging wood, old repairs and crawl spaces where termites often hide.
Fair Comparisons
Written quotes with the same details let you weigh price against scope with confidence.
Paperwork Ready
Photos and notes speed up the inspection and keep your records tidy.
No Pressure
You choose the provider, the plan and the timing.
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No obligationTermite Treatment Help FAQ
How much does termite treatment cost?
Most homeowners see a few hundred dollars for spot work and a few thousand for whole-house treatment. Size, termite type and access all matter. Get at least two written quotes and compare what each one covers.
Can I get rid of termites myself?
Store-bought sprays can kill the termites you see, but colonies usually live in soil or deep inside wood. Most DIY efforts miss them. A local provider can find the source, so request an inspection before spending on products.
What should I do before the provider arrives?
Photograph any damage and mud tubes, note dates and locations, and gather past repair records. Clear access to crawl spaces and walls, and leave damaged wood undisturbed so the provider can inspect it.
Reach a local provider
Tell us what you are seeing and where. Request a callback to check provider availability, or send a request and compare the written quotes that come back.
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