The Hidden Threat of Subterranean Termites
While many homeowners believe Ontario is too cold for termites, Subterranean Termites are a serious and growing problem in specific pockets of the Greater Toronto Area. Because they live entirely underground or inside the wood they are eating, an infestation can go unnoticed for years, causing thousands of dollars in hidden structural damage.
Unlike carpenter ants which merely excavate wood, termites actively consume the cellulose in wood framing, flooring, and drywall. They build distinctive "mud tubes" across concrete foundations to safely travel from the soil to the wood of your home.
Professional Termite Inspections
If you are buying a home in a known termite zone or suspect activity, a professional inspection is critical. Our licensed technicians conduct thorough inspections of basements, crawlspaces, foundations, and exterior perimeters to identify active mud tubes or damage.
Our Termite Treatment Solutions
Treating termites is not a DIY job. It requires specialized equipment and licensing. Our approach includes:
- Liquid Soil Treatments: We trench around the exterior foundation and drill small holes through concrete slabs (patios, garage floors, basement floors) to inject a liquid termiticide deep into the soil. This creates a continuous protective barrier.
- Non-Repellent Technology: Termites cannot detect the chemical barrier. They pass through it, ingest it, and carry it back to the underground colony, resulting in total colony collapse.
- Wood Treatments: Exposed, unpainted structural wood in basements and crawlspaces can be treated with borate solutions to prevent feeding.