For your Home
Login or register for the customer portal
Ignoring termites is not an option. Termites cause more damage to homes and businesses than any other pest, costing homeowners nearly five billion dollars in property damage each year.³ Working with a professional pest control company, like Ehrlich, is the best and most effective way to control and eliminate termites on your property. Our local pest control experts are equipped with the knowledge and tools to handle infestations efficiently. Contact us today to schedule a free termite inspection.
Termites feed on wood 24 hours a day. You rarely know you have termites until you see the damage signs, and by then it's too late. A termite infestation can quickly turn into a major problem. This makes termite control essential in protecting your most valuable asset – your home.
Trust Ehrlich to protect your home from termites. As the local experts in termite control, we will work with you to develop a customized plan for your needs. We will identify what termites are affecting your home and recommend the best treatment option for your property. Once we eliminate the termite infestation, we will work to prevent termites from coming back.
At Ehrlich, we have a variety of termite treatment methods. Our termite treatment methods and cost of service can vary depending on the factors listed below.
So, how to keep termites away? After our technicians finish their inspection, depending on the type of termite, they will recommend one or more of the following solutions:
Due to their nature, baiting stations are an environmentally friendly termite control solution causing almost no inconvenience to homeowners. This treatment offers peace of mind, as the bait stations continue to prevent future termites from entering your home.
Bait stations are child and pet-resistant. The active ingredient in a termite bait station eliminates termites by disrupting a molting process that occurs only in insects and closely related organisms.
Liquid treatment application is a proactive and curative solution that protects your property by applying treatment to the soil underneath and around the perimeter of your home. As termites dig through toward your house, they come in contact with the liquid treatment. When they return to their colony, they transfer the treatment to other termites, eliminating them.
Spot treatments address localized termite concerns inside your home. They include wood/slab applications or drilling treatments that focus on addressing specific threats to your house's wood structures. This option is typically used for termite infestations that affect the inside of your home. This option may involve drilling directly into wood to apply the product.
Home fumigation is the most invasive but, depending on the extent of infestation, most effective termite treatment for drywood termites. Home fumigations are reserved for severe termite infestations, and require residents to leave during the fumigation process.
Fumigation is a complex activity with many variables that need to be considered for it to be carried out safely. Fumigation must be completed by licensed professionals with the required knowledge, skills, and experience.
The affected property is sealed off and filled with a pesticide gas.
For extra peace of mind, Ehrlich offers termite guarantees designed to help you protect your home from termite infestations.
Our Retreat Termite Guarantee provides peace of mind that your home is protected from termites. If they invade, we’ll conduct another service at no additional cost to you.¹
The Retreat and Repair Termite Guarantee means we’ll resolve your termite problem for as long as you keep your plan. Plus, we’ll come back and repair any new termite damage up to $250,000.²
Ehrlich technicians are experienced in tackling the most aggressive of termite infestations. Ehrlich technicians live in the areas they serve and have a wealth of termite information at their fingertips, so you are guaranteed local knowledge and expertise on the pest trends that affect your region. When you work with Ehrlich, you can guarantee that your technician will be:
We’re frequently asked a lot of questions about termites – everything from ‘What do termites look like?’ to ‘How much does termite treatment cost?’. Here’s a some of the most common questions from our customers:
The cost of termite treatment varies based on factors like the type of termite, the severity of the infestation, and the size of the affected area. You can use our new pricing tool to get an estimated cost or contact your local Ehrlich branch to discuss your termite problem. Early intervention can save you from expensive repairs down the line.
Preparing for termite treatment depends on the method being used. For liquid termiticide applications, preparation might involve moving furniture away from walls and ensuring easy access to crawl spaces. For tent fumigation (used for drywood termites), you’ll need to vacate your home for a few days. You should also plan to seal or remove any food, medications, and plants from the premises. Your termite control technician will guide you on specific steps, ensuring your home is ready for treatment.
The most effective treatment for termites depends on the species and extent of the infestation. Subterranean termites, for example, are best treated with liquid termiticides or bait stations, which target their colonies in the soil. For drywood termites, tent fumigation or localized wood treatments are often the best options.
The chemicals used in termite treatment are known as termiticides. These chemicals either kill termites on contact or disrupt their molting process, ultimately eradicating the colony. Liquid termiticides are typically applied around and underneath the foundation of a home to create a barrier that prevents termites from entering. In bait systems, slow-acting toxicants are used, which allow worker termites to carry the termiticide back to their colony, gradually eliminating it. Your Ehrlich technician will advise on the best course of treatment and can give you detailed information about the specific termiticides to be used.
Tent fumigation for drywood termites is a highly effective treatment that involves sealing your home and filling it with a gas that penetrates the wood to kill present termites. The process typically takes about 24 to 48 hours, but homeowners may need to stay out of the house for an additional day or two to allow proper ventilation. Regular termite inspections are recommended to ensure no new termite colonies take root.
Your first step to peace of mind
Know what to look for when you have termites
Getting rid of termites is vital to the health of your home
Not only are there different termite species, there are multiple types of termites.
¹DISCLAIMER: Treatment and terms defined in your Plan. Termite species coverage dependent upon plan purchased. Limitations apply. See Plan for details.
²DISCLAIMER: THE RETREAT AND REPAIR TERMITE GUARANTEE IS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING HOMES ONLY. Termite species coverage dependent upon plan purchased. Not available in all areas. Covered Damages are limited to $250,000 in the aggregate throughout the life of the Plan, including any additional renewal term. Additional limitations apply. See Plan for details.
³DISCLAIMER: Estimated $5 billion dollar in termite damage statistic sourced from www.PestWorld.org .