Scarily, the Subterranean colony can reach up to two million workers, with a queen who can live up to thirty years. Factor in her egg laying ability at thirty thousand per day and she has potential to lay 330,000,000 eggs in her lifetime. The International Residential Code maps of "Termite Infestation Probability Zones" show Indiana as a "moderate to heavy" zone of probable infestations. A termite problem is not something you want to treat yourself with DIY methods. To effectively treat and kill them, you must know what species you are dealing with, the severity of the infestation, and the best course of action.

Subterranean termites are one of the most costly species to treat because of the tunnel systems they have in place. These tunnels extend from your home to the ground where they live. The average cost of treating an infestation of subterranean termites in the Muncie, Indiana area ranges from $218 to $2,500. This does not include the cost to repair the damage. Homeowners and commercial property owners should take preventative measures before a problem with termites strikes. Don't wait until you have a full-blown infestation because the expense will be a tough one to swallow. The average costs of termite damage repair in the Muncie, Indiana area ranges from $500 to $6,000.

The most effective treatments we use are Termidor HE and baiting stations. The Termidor HE method requires digging a small 6" x 3" trench around your house's perimeter. If concrete impedes digging a trench, we will drill small holes in the concrete at 18" intervals. Termiticide is then applied to the trenches. The trench is pushed in, and holes are patched. A 10-year retreat warranty backs this treatment with free yearly inspections. We offer bait stations as an add-on to the Termidor treatment or as a standalone treatment. These bait stations are strategically placed around your house. We will check on these stations quarterly or biannually. This treatment plan does require yearly renewal.

For new construction, we specialize in pre and post-construction treatment to protect your investment and property. The upfront cost more than pays for itself when it comes to the possibility of an infestation. Our pre-construction treatment is done through a soil application to repel them. This is typically done before the foundation is laid. Once construction is completed, we do a post-construction treatment around the foundation to safeguard the entire house or building against this insidious pest.

When you procrastinate on prevention, you end up paying dearly for it once termites move in. Bug Off Pest Pros serves the greater Muncie, Indiana, area, including Anderson and New Castle. We've been at it over ten years, keeping our community pest-free. Call us today for a free estimate before it's too late.