Why Subterranean Treatment Requires a Specialized Approach
Stopping the Ground-Up Attack
Most homeowners are familiar with the concept of termite tenting, but tenting does nothing to stop subterranean termites. Because these termites live in the soil and only enter your home to feed, a structural fumigation only kills the workers currently inside. The queen and the rest of the colony remain safe underground, ready to return as soon as the tent comes down.
Effective subterranean treatment must happen where the termites live: in the ground. Florida Termite Guys uses a combination of liquid soil barriers and advanced monitoring systems to intercept termites before they ever reach your home's wood. We focus on the perimeter, the foundation, and any point where soil meets the structure.
Our technicians are trained to identify the subtle signs of subterranean activity, such as mud tubes on crawl space walls or termite 'swarmers' emerging from the ground. We then design a treatment plan that creates a continuous zone of protection, ensuring no gaps are left for termites to exploit.
By choosing our specialized subterranean treatment, you are investing in the long-term structural integrity of your property. We back our work with a one-year warranty, giving you peace of mind that your home is defended by South Florida's experts.
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The Benefits of Our Subterranean Approach
Precision treatment for ground-level threats
Non-Repellent Barriers
We use products that termites can't sense, meaning they walk right into the treatment and carry it back to their colony for total elimination.
Foundation Protection
We specialize in treating the soil beneath slabs and around foundations, the primary entry points for subterranean species.
Thorough Inspections
We look for the moisture sources and mud tubes that others miss, ensuring we address the root of the problem.
Rapid Response
Subterranean termites work fast. We offer same-day inspections to identify threats before they cause major structural damage.
Liquid soil treatments create an invisible barrier that termites pass through, infecting the entire colony.
Subterranean vs. Drywood Treatment
Understanding the difference is critical
Many homeowners are surprised to learn that one treatment doesn't cover all termites. Here's why subterranean work is unique.
Soil Contact is Key
Drywood termites (common in South Florida) live inside the wood they eat and don't need soil. Subterranean termites must have contact with the ground to survive and get moisture. This means we must treat the soil to stop them.
Different Signs, Different Solutions
While drywood termites leave pellets, subterranean termites leave mud tubes—tunnel systems made of dirt and saliva used to travel safely between the ground and your home. If you see mud tubes, you need subterranean treatment, not just a wood injection.
Our Subterranean Treatment Method
How we secure your home's perimeter
Perimeter Trenching
We create a shallow trench around the foundation of your home to prepare the soil for treatment application.
Termiticide Injection
We apply professional-grade liquid treatment into the trench and soil to create a continuous barrier.
Slab Penetration
Where concrete meets the house, we drill small holes to treat the soil directly underneath the slab.
Continuous Monitoring
We can install monitoring stations to provide an early warning system for future termite attempts.
Subterranean Treatment FAQ
Common questions about ground-level termite control
Get Expert Subterranean Treatment Today
Don't let subterranean termites undermine your foundation. Call the Florida Termite Guys for a definitive solution and a one-year warranty.