Do you have to leave the house for pest control?
No. The products we use inside homes are odor-free and safe to be around. Just remember to keep kids and pets from touching the products until dry....
How much do quarterly treatments cost on average?
We have quarterly maintenance programs available for about $40 per month. This includes a full guarantee for the inside of the home and the yard/ex...
What if I'm still seeing bugs after getting pest control?
All of our service programs come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are seeing more than the occasional pest in between regular treatments,...
What do termites look like?
In general, termites have no noticeable waist due to thickness through their torso and look similar to ants. They also possess antennae that are co...
Why do I need quarterly treatments?
Each season has different pests and different treatment methods. Our quarterly program is designed to keep each season’s pests at bay. Since produc...
Is pest control safe for my family and pets?
All the products we use are regulated by the EPA and are safe for use in hospitals, daycare centers, schools, homes, and kennels. All we ask is tha...
How much does termite treatment cost?
The average cost of termite treatment ranges anywhere from $200 to $900 with your typical treatment costing closer to $560. This breaks down to roughly $3 to $16 per linear foot of the home.
What is termite bait station?
Termite bait stations are the other. Both of these services are based on the linear footage of the perimeter of your home or business, not the square footage. It is very important to have an inspection by a professional pest control company to assess your home and its measurements.
Why do termites build tubes?
Subterranean termite species often build these tubes, made of soil and droppings, to provide moisture for them. Moisture is not your friend when it comes to protecting your home from insects. By eliminating moisture-rich environments from your home, you lessen your chances of an infestation.
How do you know if you have a termite problem?
This is usually one of the first signs you may have a termite problem. The flying termites are the males and females that have left the rest to find a mate-which is usually near or in your home.
How to tell if drywood termites are present?
This indicator of an infestation is something checked for during a termite inspection. Drywood termites don’t use their feces to build their tunnels like subterranean termites.
Is it cheaper to treat termites?
Home remedies will more than likely be a waste of your time and resources and will likely leave you dissatisfied.
What happens when you knock on a wood floor?
So, when you knock on an area that has been damaged by termites, it will likely sound hollow. Part of all the timber inside has been eaten away.
What factors determine the cost of termite control?
First, we must understand that no two homes are the same. You must also determine which type of termite control you are going to choose. We offer two types of termite control: liquid termite treatment, using a termiticide, or termite bait stations. Both services are based on linear footage of the home, which is the perimeter, not square footage.
Termite Treatment Cost Using Liquid Termiticide
Termite control cost using liquid termiticide, like Termidor, is typically going to fall into the following price ranges:
Cost of Termite Control Using Bait Stations
Termite control cost, using termite bait stations can cost significantly less for the initial setup. In fact, if your home already has a current bait station system in place, and is up to date, we will take over the service at no setup cost. We will even upgrade your system to the Trelona ® ATBS Advance ® Termite Baiting System at no charge to you.
Annual Warranty Renewal Costs for Liquid Treatment vs. Termite Bait Station
As you can see from above, a liquid termite treatment will cost a bit more initially. After this initial cost, however, the annual renewal costs to keep the warranty on a liquid termite treatment are significantly less than bait station warranty renewals.
TESTIMONIALS
"Calling and setting up a 1 year contract was smooth sailing, the operator was very polite and accommodating. Within just a few days (I had to reschedule) a technician came out and explained everything in detail as to what he was doing and planned to do, as well as what to expect in the future. The process was quick and easy. 10/10"
How Much Does It Cost to Get Rid of Termites?
Before an exterminator can give you a final price, they’ll first have to perform a thorough inspection of your property. Our South Carolina termite inspection does far more than just determine whether or not you even have any pests.
South Carolina Termite Inspection and Extermination
Ledford’s specialized termite treatment program involves a professional inspection and a termite warranty to ensure your home or business remains pest-free.
Cost
Treatment
- The most common treatment categories for termites include the following: Localized treatment of infested areas with chemicals is to be the preferred treatment to do first. Overall, Termidor seems to have the best reviews on multiple sites online for chemical treatments while Sentricon is the preferred bait system. Types of wood treatments include injected sprays and foams, surface spr…
Use
- Termite bait stations are a targeted assault aimed at destroying termite colonies. A termite baiting system costs between $6 and $10 per linear foot, or $960 to $1,600 for treatment on a 1,600 square foot house. For this treatment, your treatment specialist will set up bait stations every 15…
Results
- This is a very effective treatment method to eliminate a current infestation of subterranean termites around the home, and it will prevent future infestations. Depending on your exterminator, and the products selected for the treatment of your infestation, it will typically carry a 37 years reapplication guarantee against infestation occurring at the treatment site.
Effects
- When done incorrectly, it results in incomplete coverage, and gaps in the barrier can allow termites through to the home. Additionally, the barrier, even if entirely effective, will drive away the worker termites sent out from the colony and not address the colony itself. If termites evade detection inside the home before the repellant is applied around the house, this barrier will force …
Prevention
- Both types of tent treatments for termites only address the current termite issues and do nothing to prevent a future infestation. While the fumigation solution has no detrimental effect on the structure of the home and leaves the house free of contaminants when the process is finished, the method of heating the air in the home has the potential to cause harm to sensitive househol…
Diagnosis
- The moment you first notice signs of termites is the best time to schedule an inspection and treatment. When inspecting your home yourself, here are a few signs of termites to look out for. Unless you know what you are looking for, it is possible to miss the evidence of termites in the house. The quickest way to see if you have them is to have an inspection done. Termite inspecti…
Buildings
- Local and state building code requirements for new construction outline which control methods should be used in areas where subterranean termite infestations are common. Preconstruction termite protection covers two main areas:
Symptoms
- At a visible level, you will either see termite wings, termite droppings, termite damage in wood structures or furniture, deformed surfaces on painted wood; or you will know when you have an inspection done.
Management
- While it is possible to have some success with small localized spot treatment depending on the degree of infestation, and preventative measures, the health risks associated with the chemicals required to kill termites make hiring an exterminator more viable.