Termite Treatments

Termite Treatments in Mission, TX: Protect Your Home & Business from Damage

Termites cause billions of dollars in structural damage across the U.S. every year, and Texas’s warm, humid climate puts homes here at higher-than-average risk. That’s why Pest Pros offers termite treatments in Mission, TX built around a simple principle: inspect first, then treat based on what we actually find.

Termite damage is often invisible until it’s advanced, because termites work inside walls, foundations, and support beams rather than on visible surfaces. Because of this, routine inspection matters just as much as treatment itself.

We treat both termite types found in Texas: subterranean termites, which live in soil and enter through mud tubes, and drywood termites, which live directly inside dry wood with no soil contact at all. Since they behave differently, each requires a different treatment approach.

Subterranean vs. Drywood Termites: Why It Matters for Treatment

Confusing the two termite types leads to the wrong treatment. A soil treatment does nothing for a drywood colony living inside an attic beam. Likewise, spot-treating a piece of furniture won’t stop a subterranean colony entering through the foundation.

• Subterranean termites nest in soil and build mud tubes to travel into a structure, usually entering at the foundation. We treat these with a soil-applied perimeter barrier or a bait station system.
• Drywood termites live entirely inside the wood they infest. As a result, they can turn up in furniture, attic framing, or trim anywhere in the structure. We treat these with localized spot treatment for small colonies, or full-structure tent fumigation for larger infestations.

This is exactly why every termite treatment we perform starts with an inspection, not a quote based on a phone description alone.

Our Termite Treatment Services

Termite Inspection — A detailed visual inspection to check for live termites, mud tubes, frass (drywood termite droppings), damaged wood, and conditions that invite future infestation.

Exterior Perimeter Treatment (Subterranean Termites) — A soil treatment applied around your home’s foundation to block subterranean termites from entering.

Bora-Care Treatment — A preventive wood treatment applied directly to structural lumber, protecting against both termites and wood-decay fungi before an infestation starts.

Termite Spot Treatment — A targeted treatment for a small, localized drywood termite colony — treating the affected area directly instead of the entire structure.

Full Termite Treatment — Comprehensive drywood termite treatment for larger or spread-out infestations, combining fumigation and/or localized spot treatments as needed.

Knock-Down Tent Fumigation — Full-structure fumigation for widespread drywood termite infestations that spot treatment can’t fully resolve.

Termite Retreat — A follow-up treatment for a drywood infestation that has returned after initial treatment, to fully resolve remaining activity.

Annual Termite Renewal — Yearly renewal of your termite protection plan to maintain an active barrier and continued coverage.

Term-Mesh Wire Installation — A physical stainless-steel mesh barrier installed at known entry points, blocking termite access where chemical treatment alone isn’t practical.

Termite Reports for Real Estate Transactions

If you’re buying or selling a home in Texas, most lenders, including VA and FHA loans, require a Wood Destroying Insect (WDI) Report before closing. In Texas, this is a state-standardized inspection set by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Structural Pest Control Service (Form T-5, often paired with the national NPMA-33 form) that documents any visible evidence of termites, carpenter ants, or wood-boring beetles, along with conditions that could lead to future infestation. The report must be completed by a licensed applicator or technician in the termite control category.

Why Choose Pest Pros for Termite Treatment

This inspection-first approach is central to how we handle every termite treatment in Mission, TX, from a single spot treatment to a full-structure fumigation.

• Inspection-First Approach — We identify subterranean vs. drywood activity before recommending treatment, not after.
• Licensed Technicians — Trained through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Structural Pest Control Service.
• Full Range of Treatment Options — From localized spot treatment to full-structure fumigation, matched to the actual infestation.
• Annual Renewal Plans — Ongoing protection instead of a one-time treatment with no follow-up.
• Transparent Scheduling — Reach us Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, for fast response and free evaluations.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

How do I know if I have subterranean or drywood termites? Subterranean termites typically show up as mud tubes along your foundation or crawl space. Drywood termites are harder to spot; look for small piles of frass (termite droppings that look like sawdust or coffee grounds) near wood surfaces. A professional inspection can confirm which one you’re dealing with.

Does tent fumigation mean I have to leave my home? Yes — full-structure fumigation requires temporarily vacating the property for a set period while the fumigant clears.

Do I need a termite report to sell my house in Texas? Most lenders, and VA/FHA loans specifically, require a Wood Destroying Insect Report before closing. It’s worth scheduling this early in the selling process rather than waiting until an offer is already in.

How often should I renew termite protection? Most perimeter and bait system treatments are renewed annually to maintain an active barrier. This is why we offer an annual renewal plan rather than a one-time treatment.

We provide scheduled follow-up inspections to ensure your termite treatment continues to perform as expected, giving you lasting peace of mind. Learn more about our pest control services in Mission, TX.