Table of Contents
- 1 Termite Control Services Available in Melbourne Beach:
- 2 What Attracts Termites to Melbourne Beach houses?
- 3 How to Avoid Termites in your Melbourne Beach home:
- 4 HOW MUCH A DOES TERMITE CONTROL TREATMENT COST?
- 5 HOW CAN I TELL WHAT TYPE OF SLAB MY HOME HAS?
- 6 SCHEDULE YOUR TERMITE CONTROL TREATMENT MELBOURNE BEACH NOW!
- 7 Frequently Asked Questions; Termite Control Melbourne Beach
- 7.1 How can I tell the difference between a swarming termite and a swarming ant?
- 7.2 What are the different types of termites in Melbourne Beach?
- 7.3 What are the signs of termite damage?
- 7.4 When do Eastern Subterranean Termites swarm in Melbourne Beach?
- 7.5 Do you cover Formosan Termites?
- 7.6 Do you treat dry-wood termites?
- 7.7 Can I stay at home while you treat my house?
- 7.8 Is there a chemical smell during the application?
- 7.9 Are these wings in my windowsill from termites?
Termite Control Melbourne Beach. We have decades of experience treating for termites in Melbourne Beach and have treated thousands of homes for termites on the Space and Treasure Coasts. Our experience in wood destroying organisms means we provide a termite control service that you know will eliminate your termites the first time. If you are starting off termite-free and would like to remain that way we offer pre-construction and preventative termite treatments.
Our Termite Control Melbourne Beach Service is one of the most comprehensive Subterranean Termite Contracts in the industry for your Melbourne Beach home. Treatments not only cover future infestations, but they also protect your home with up to $1,000,000 in new Subterranean Termite damage repairs. This is better coverage than you would get with many the National companies. Our service also includes booster treatments each and every year at the time of inspection.
Our Termite Control Services are fully transferable to a new owner if you ever sell your Melbourne Beach home at no charge to you or the new homeowner!
Termite Control Services Available in Melbourne Beach:
Subterranean Termite Control Service. This service involves digging a trench around the base of the structure and then treating that trench with an EPA-registered Termiticide.
Drywood Termite Control Service. This borate treatment is applied to the exposed attic trusses to prevent or treat Dry-wood termites. Borate treatments can also be applied to wall voids in your home using a small injection needle. Drywood coverage can be added to your Subterranean Termite service. Drywood treatments start at $300.00
What Attracts Termites to Melbourne Beach houses?
- Wood to ground contact
- Stucco below grade (see above)
- wood/logs/untreated landscaping timbers next to house
- Foundation Cracks
- Faulty downspouts, drainage
- Pine Bark mulch
- Plumbing Leaks
- Rood Leaks
- Rigid foam insulation
- Inadequate ventilation
- Firewood
How to Avoid Termites in your Melbourne Beach home:
- Have your home regularly inspected
- Maintain a termite agreement that includes dry-wood and subterranian termites
- Have no drainage problems
- Ensure a/c is draining away from house
- Install gutters
- Fix plumbing issues promptly
- Repair roof leaks promptly
- Do not put mulch near your house that attracts termites. If mulch is going to be used next to the house it needs to be rubber, cedar, or melaluca.
- Keep eaves & soffits intact
HOW MUCH A DOES TERMITE CONTROL TREATMENT COST?
SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE TREATMENT COST:
Monolithic slab (most common): $1.05 Per Square Foot
Supported slabs (stem wall or floating slab), $2.35 per square foot.
To estimate the cost of your termite treatment, simply multiply the square footage of your home by the appropriate rate.
For example, a 1,500 square foot monolithic slab home would cost $1,575.00 to treat, and a 1,500 square foot stem wall or floating slab home would cost $3,525.00 to treat.
Please note that these are just estimates. Though unlikely, the actual cost of your termite treatment could vary depending on the severity of the infestation, the accessibility of your home, and other factors. To get an accurate estimate, please contact us at 321-704-0434 for a free consultation.
DRY-WOOD TERMITE CONTROL COST:
If you would like to add Dry-wood termite coverage to your termite warranty we can treat your attic and eaves with a borate treatment at the time of your Subrerranean Termite Control Service. Prices to add Dry-wood Termite coverage to your home start at $300.00 for the 1st 1,500 square feet and increase $50.00 for every additional 500 square feet over 1,500 square feet.
HOW CAN I TELL WHAT TYPE OF SLAB MY HOME HAS?
The majority of concrete slabs in Florida homes are monolithic slabs. If you need help identifying your slab type; please call us at 321-704-0434 for a free estimate.
Monolithic slab
A monolithic slab is a single, continuous piece of concrete that is poured directly onto the ground. It is the most common type of slab foundation in Florida, as it is well-suited to the state’s sandy soil conditions. Monolithic slabs are typically 4-6 inches thick and are reinforced with steel rebar to prevent cracking.
Supported slab
A supported slab is a slab foundation that is supported by piers, beams, or cinder blocks. This type of foundation is often used in areas with poor soil conditions or where the ground is uneven, or the house is large, or the house is heavy. The cost to treat a supported slab is more than a monolithic slab because both sides of a supported slab have to be treated for termites. Many oceanfront, luxury, and heavy homes have supported slab construction.
Floating Foundation
A floating slab is a slab foundation that is not attached to the foundation of the home. Floating slabs are typically used in areas with poor soil conditions or where the ground is uneven, the house is large, or the house is heavy. The cost to treat a floating foundation is more than a monolithic slab because both sides of a floating foundation have to be treated for termites. Many oceanfront, luxury, and heavy homes have supported slab construction.
Why are monolithic slabs are the vast majority of slabs in Florida?
Monolithic slabs are the vast majority of slabs in Florida because they are well-suited to the state’s sandy soil conditions. Monolithic slabs are strong and durable, and they can withstand the high temperatures and humidity that are common in Florida. Monolithic slabs are also relatively inexpensive to build, which makes them a popular choice for homeowners and builders.
Determining the Type of Slab Foundation in Your Home
There are a few ways to tell what kind of slab your home has. One way is to look at the foundation of your home. If you see a concrete wall around the perimeter of your house, then you have a stem wall foundation. If you do not see a foundation wall, then you have a monolithic slab foundation.
Another way to tell what kind of slab your home has is to look at the slab itself. If the slab is poured directly onto the ground, then it is a monolithic slab. If the slab is supported by piers or beams, then it is a supported slab or floating slab.
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Frequently Asked Questions; Termite Control Melbourne Beach
How can I tell the difference between a swarming termite and a swarming ant?
Ants have a tiny waste and termites have a fat mid-section
What are the different types of termites in Melbourne Beach?
There are three main types of termites: subterranean termites, drywood termites, and dampwood termites.
What are the signs of termite damage?
Signs of termite damage include: Sagging floors or walls
-Hollow-sounding wood
-Termite droppings (small, black pellets)
-Mud tubes
When do Eastern Subterranean Termites swarm in Melbourne Beach?
In Melbourne Beach Florida, October to February usually after it rains.
Do you cover Formosan Termites?
Yes, Formosan Termites are included in the termite agreement.
Do you treat dry-wood termites?
Yes! You can add dry-wood coverage to your termite warranty by adding a borate treatment. This treatment has also been known to treat Carpenter Ant nests in the attic. Borate treatments can last the life of the wood so long as the wood remains dry.
Can I stay at home while you treat my house?
Yes, you can stay home while we treat your Melbourne Beach property
Is there a chemical smell during the application?
No, there is no odor emitted while treating for termites.
Are these wings in my windowsill from termites?
Probably. While swarming ants will loose their wings they are nothing in comparison to the amount of wings termites can leave in your windows. Depending on the species some termite colonies can send out a swarm of over 1,000,000 termites.