Active treatment
Ask what signs were found, where activity is located, whether the treatment is localized or whole-structure, and how completion will be documented.
Termite treatment and termite prevention answer different homeowner problems.
Treatment addresses active or suspected termite activity. Prevention is ongoing protection for homes that need monitoring, warranty coverage, or reduced risk before visible damage appears.
How to compare the two.
The right quote should explain what evidence was found, what method is proposed, what is covered, and what happens at renewal.
Preventive protection
Ask how often inspections or station checks occur, what the warranty includes, and which conditions could void coverage.
Moisture and access
Wood-to-ground contact, leaks, crawlspace conditions, and inaccessible areas can change both risk and warranty language.
Questions that reveal quality.
A termite proposal should be written clearly enough that a homeowner can compare scope, warranty, and follow-up without guessing.
Do not compare termite prices without comparing coverage.
Two quotes may look similar but differ in inspection scope, treatment method, retreatment language, damage coverage, renewal fees, transferability, and exclusions.
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- Ask before signing
- What is covered, what is excluded, how often the home is checked, and what proof you receive after service.
Source and review notes.
These notes separate general homeowner education from provider-specific claims.
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Editorial limits
- This page is not a termite inspection report and should not replace a licensed inspection.
- Use the inspection diagram, written proposal, treatment label, and contract as the final source for a specific structure.
- Termite warranty terms can vary by provider, structure, treatment method, and state requirements.
Last reviewed
2026-05-21. Recheck provider agreements, state rules, and product labels before booking service.