Termite Protection
Our process actually begins with a thorough inspection of your home for wood destroying insects. Russell’s Pest Control will share with you what we found in and around your home to help you make the best decision on how to protect your home from subterranean termites. Because termites favor East Tennessee’s mild weather and soil conditions, these insects can even be found in smaller cities similar to Kingston and Vonore, and in the larger cities as Oak Ridge and Lenoir City. Termites have found their way even up into the cabins in Gatlinburg.
Sentricon® Termite Colony Elimination System with Always Active™ Technology
Now, we want to present something that is exciting in the pest control industry because it’s ground-breaking and new. The newest type of termite protection is the Sentricon® Termite Colony Elimination System with Always Active™ technology from Dow AgroSciences. Here’s the new features of the Always Active System. The Always Active System gets its name because it is baited with the product that eliminates the termite colonies all the time. This is possible because Dow AgroSciences has developed denser, more long-lasting bait that can endure long periods underground with no problem.
- Perhaps you were wondering how long it can be underground? The answer is at least a full year. This system requires just one yearly visit. Our technician monitors the stations and inspects the house all in one annual appointment.
- The Always Active System is made by the same people who won the Green Chemistry Award with the original Sentricon System. The Sentricon System is well-respected because it eliminates the need for hundreds of gallons of products to be put around the home. Bait is only removed from the locked stations when termites eat it or take it to the colony. The bait is designed to affect the termite growth cycle and not to affect other living things around it.
- This system includes a damage repair warranty, which means that if termites are found in the home while it’s protected by Sentricon, Russell’s Pest Control will eliminate the termites and pay for any damage that they caused. The homeowner continues the monitoring and warranty by paying an annual renewal fee.
- The installation price of the Always Active System depends on the linear footage of your home. An inspector will measure your home when he performs his initial termite inspection. The annual renewal fees are very affordable and typically run in the price range of $280-$380.*
If you have any questions about the Sentricon® Termite Colony Elimination System with Always Active™ technology, Russell’s Pest Control is always happy to discuss those at whatever length is needed. Please call Russell’s at 865.584.8549. You can also set up an inspection on our website if you’d like to hear more about coverage options.
Liquid Termite Treatments
The stand-by treatment that most people are familiar with is a liquid termite treatment. This method involves treating the soil around and under the foundation of the house with a product that kills and/or repels termites. If termites approach the property from underground, they will want to avoid the area because of the liquid perimeter. There are many products that can be used for this type of treatment, and the type of product will control the price. At Russell’s Pest Control, we typically use Termidor® to rid a home of a termite infestation. Here are some things you should know about a liquid treatment from Russell’s.
- We use the most trusted products on the market, and, depending on conditions around the home, can typically protect a home for up to ten years.
- When we complete a liquid termite treatment, we warranty the property for a year. If a building owner finds termites again during that time, we’ll eliminate those termites at no additional cost.
- After the first year, the homeowner can choose to extend that warranty. Russell’s Pest Control will continue that same warranty for a low annual rate (usually $150-$250,* depending on the size of the home).
- We’ll also conduct yearly inspections so that you can be sure a professional is on the lookout for signs of termite activity around your home.
Free inspections have no obligation; you can get the answers you need without a big fuss. These treatments can be tailored to fit the circumstances of your specific property so that you get the service that you need at a price you can afford.
As an additional note, you may occasionally see a drywood termite within the wood itself rather than in the soil. While drywood termites are not typically found in our area, they may be unknowingly brought into your home through infested furniture. Unlike the subterranean termites, the drywood termites form colonies within the wood itself rather than the soil. Given time, a drywood colony can seriously damage furniture or the structural integrity of a wall or roof. If you suspect drywood termites in your home, please call Russell’s Pest Control for an inspection.
*These prices are for average-sized homes, so obviously very large homes are going to cost more. However, all termite pricing from Russell’s is based on linear footage, NOT square footage. This means we care about the footprint around your roofline, no matter how many levels you have. We will not penalize you for having a multi-level home.
