Termite Control in Texas & Oklahoma

You can use consumer-grade termite control yourself for a minor, early-stage problem. Termite baits, liquid termiticides, and wood treatments can effectively treat minor termite issues. However, when you see extensive termite damage, such as large mud tubes and crumbling wood, you must immediately contact Barefoot Mosquito & Pest Control.

The time it takes to eliminate a termite problem depends on its size, the type of termites, the chosen treatment method, and the severity of the damage.

Talk to our termite control and elimination professionals today for more information about how long it will take to eliminate your termite problem. Our team will select the best option for treatment based on the type of termite and the severity of your infestation.

You should call a termite exterminator immediately if you see a termite swarm, where winged termites are seen. This usually happens when a termite colony is mature and is expanding. This means an infestation in the area may be in your home. Swarmers do not cause damage; they reproduce. However, their existence implies that worker termites are doing extensive damage. Termites don’t stop and will do extensive damage if not treated.

When having a termite extermination, you should declutter the home and remove furniture from the walls. You should also store food and perishables in sealed containers, trim vegetation, and clear debris outside. Our pest control professionals will provide a detailed list of things to do before we perform your termite extermination plan.

In Texas, spring and early summer are ideal times to exterminate termites. This is when a common Texas termite, Eastern Subterranean Termite, is most active. Swarming usually happens after a warm rain when temps are above 70 F. However, fall can also be a good time for termite extermination, as termites can persist in warm autumn temperatures.

Termite control should usually be done inside and outside the home. Subterranean termites may enter from the soil around your home. If termites are already in the house, you need interior treatment, too. Many pest control companies do both, with exterior barriers and interior termite treatments where required.

Yes, timber homes should have termite prevention and control. Termites, which thrive in easily accessible wood, can cause significant damage to a wooden house. Timber homes are more likely to have termite infestations than concrete or brick homes.