Termite Control & Free Termite Inspections in St. Augustine, Palm Coast & St. Johns

Winged termites and winged ants look similar but there are three clear differences. Termites have straight antennae, a straight waist, and two pairs of wings of equal length. Ants have bent antennae, a pinched waist, and unequal wings. If you’re unsure, save one and text a photo — we’ll ID it free.

Yes — homeowner termite inspections are always free with no obligation. (WDO inspections for real estate closings carry a small fee for the licensed inspection + signed 13645 form.) We deliver reports to your realtor and lender within 48 hours. If we find active infestation, you get treatment options in writing; you’re not required to hire us for the treatment.

Termidor is a liquid barrier injected into the soil around your foundation — it kills termites on contact and spreads through the colony. Trelona is an in-ground baiting system that termites carry back to the colony. Both eliminate colonies; Termidor works faster but requires soil access, Trelona is lower-impact but takes longer.

Termidor liquid barrier: one full day for a typical single-family home. Trelona baiting installation: 2–4 hours; colony elimination follows over 60–90 days. Localized drywood: 1–3 hours per treated pocket. Tent fumigation: 2–4 days including tenting, gas exposure, and aeration.

A renewable bond covers free re-treatment if termites return after initial treatment. A transferable bond adds coverage for the next homeowner if you sell — a real value-add in real estate listings. Some bonds also include damage repair up to a stated cap. We walk you through the specifics before you sign.

For Termidor liquid barrier and Trelona installation — yes, no evacuation needed. For localized drywood spot treatment — yes. For whole-home tent fumigation — no. You’ll need to relocate for 2–4 days with pets and plants. We coordinate the timing to minimize disruption.

Barrel-tile roofs are a classic drywood habitat in coastal FL. Small pockets can be spot-treated with foam injection through drilled access holes. Larger infestations may require tenting. We inspect the attic and roofline first to determine scope before recommending an approach.

Yes. Formosans require an aggressive protocol — expanded Termidor barrier plus in-wall injection, or Trelona with tighter monitoring intervals. Because Formosan colonies are so large, we do more frequent follow-up inspections than for standard subterranean treatment.

Yes — a transferable bond is actually a selling point. It signals to buyers that the home has been treated, is currently protected, and the coverage transfers to them at closing. We handle the paperwork to reassign the bond to the new owner as part of the sale.

Typical turnaround is 24–48 hours from booking to signed 13645 form. If your closing timeline is tighter, tell us up front — we can often prioritize same-day inspection with next-morning report delivery.