Termites · Atlanta, GA
Termite treatment methods, explained for Atlanta properties
The right termite treatment depends on how your house meets the ground. Here is how professional methods differ and which questions to ask before you sign.
Comparing liquid termite treatment with a termite bait system in Atlanta? Below are the main methods, including what changes for Formosan termite treatment in Georgia.
Call if you notice:
- An inspection confirmed active termites
- You are adding on, pouring a patio or regrading
- You want to compare liquid and bait options
Treatment follows construction
Atlanta housing ranges from 1910s bungalows on brick piers to 1960s ranches on block crawl spaces, 1990s slab-on-grade subdivisions, and new townhomes with post-tension slabs. Each changes where termites can enter and how a treated zone can be placed.
Treatment methods compared
| Method | What it is | Typical use | Questions to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid soil treatment | Termiticide applied to soil by trenching along the foundation and drilling through slabs or porches where needed | Active infestations; crawl spaces; basements | Which product and label rate? Which areas can’t be treated? |
| Baiting system | In-ground stations with bait that termite workers carry back to the colony | Sites where drilling or trenching is difficult; ongoing protection | How often are stations serviced? What happens if activity is found? |
| Spot or localized treatment | Treatment of a specific area of activity | Limited activity, often alongside a full program | Does the contract cover the whole structure? |
| Pre-construction treatment | Soil or approved alternative treatment before a slab is poured | New construction and additions | Which method was used, and is documentation provided? |
| Wood treatments | Borate or similar products applied to exposed wood | Crawl-space framing; supplemental protection | Is it a supplement or the primary treatment? |
After treatment
Expect some activity
Swarmers can still emerge for a short time after treatment while colony members contact the treated zone or bait.
Keep the zone intact
Tell your provider before adding patios, additions, or new landscape beds against the foundation.
Keep records
Treatment dates, the diagram and the contract support a future Wood Infestation Inspection Report when you sell.
What affects treatment cost
We don’t publish prices before an inspection. These factors determine the scope of work:
- Foundation length and type
- Slab drilling, hollow-block or porch voids
- Product selection
- Baiting station count and service frequency
- Repair needs (carpentry is usually separate)
How it works
Call
Tell us what you’re seeing, where, and for how long. Photos help.
Inspection
A technician checks the house, crawl space or basement, attic access and yard, and finds the source, not just the symptoms.
Your plan
You get the treatment options that fit your home, what each involves, and the factors that set the cost, before any work starts.
Treatment & follow-up
Targeted treatment, practical fixes you can make, and follow-up visits where the pest needs them.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bait system or a liquid treatment better?
Neither is universally better. Liquids create a treated zone right away. Baits work over time through colony feeding and need consistent servicing. Many professionals choose based on the construction, the access, and how active the infestation is.
Do Formosan termites need a different treatment?
Formosan colonies can be very large, and UGA tracks confirmed sites in Georgia. Similar tools are used, but suspected Formosan activity should be identified by a professional and can be reported to UGA Extension.
Do I need to leave the house during termite treatment?
Usually not for exterior soil treatment or bait station installation. The product label and your applicator’s instructions decide whether people and pets should stay out of specific areas, such as a crawl space or a room where a slab is drilled. You can ask for the product label and safety data sheet.
Termite Treatment across Atlanta
We cover intown Atlanta inside I-285 and the nearby cities listed below.
Intown Atlanta
- Downtown Atlanta
- Midtown Atlanta
- Old Fourth Ward
- West Midtown & Northwest Atlanta
- Inman Park
- Poncey-Highland
- Virginia-Highland
- Morningside-Lenox Park
- Ansley Park
- Candler Park & Lake Claire
- Kirkwood & Edgewood
- East Lake
- East Atlanta & Ormewood Park
- Grant Park & Glenwood Park
- West End & Vine City
- Westview & Mozley Park
- Southwest Atlanta
- Southeast & South-Central Atlanta
- Buckhead