Building your dream home in North Carolina or Virginia? Congratulations! Amidst the excitement, don’t forget a crucial and non-negotiable step: new construction termite pre-treatment. These states have strict building codes requiring this protection for good reason. Termites are a serious threat, but pre-treatment puts you ahead of the game.
While mandatory, you have a few choices for safeguarding your new property. Let’s break down your new construction termite pre-treatment options:
- Termite Bait Stations. This calculated approach employs a series of strategically placed bait stations around your property’s perimeter. Bait stations lure the termites with an irresistible feast, only to deliver a lethal dose of insecticide that decimates the colony from within.
- Structural Wood Treatments. In this proactive measure, your home’s structural wood components are treated with a potent termiticide, creating a powerful barrier against these insatiable invaders. This approach ensures that even if termites breach your defenses, they’ll be met with a formidable, toxic hurdle.
- Soil Treatments. Arguably the most popular and recommended option, soil treatments involve applying a termiticide to the soil beneath your home’s foundation. This creates a continuous, subterranean chemical barrier that severs the termites’ underground pathways, thus denying them access to your abode’s delectable wooden bounty.
Whichever path you choose, the importance of new construction termite pre-treatment cannot be overstated. It’s a proactive measure that safeguards your investment and sanctuary from the insidious threat these relentless invaders pose.
At Quality Control, Inc., we offer comprehensive new construction termite pre-treatment services. We leverage over 35 years of expertise and cutting-edge solutions to fortify future homes against termite infestations. If you’d like to know the best pre-treatment option for your property, contact us today to schedule a consultation.