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Termite Control in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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What We Find on Fort Lauderdale Termite Inspections

Most Fort Lauderdale properties we inspect are exposed to drywood and subterranean termites at the same time. Which one is driving the problem usually comes down to how close the lot sits to water.

On canal and Intracoastal lots, the soil never dries out. We find mud tubes on seawall caps, slab edges, and pool equipment pads, and Asian subterranean termites have been established in these waterfront blocks since the 1990s. That species nests above ground inside the structure, so a clean perimeter does not mean a clean house.

Inland, the calls skew toward drywood. The 1920s and 1930s wood-frame homes in Victoria Park and Sailboat Bend show frass under original window casings and attic framing. Block homes are not exempt, since drywood colonies live in roof trusses, fascia, and door frames regardless of what the walls are made of. Our termite treatment options follow what the inspection finds rather than a default.

Termite Treatment Options in Fort Lauderdale

The method follows the species and the spread. We use these five here.
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No-Tent Termite Treatment

We inject termiticide foam directly into the galleries inside walls, door frames, and window frames. On the older wood-frame stock this lets us treat one affected section without disturbing original millwork or moving you out of the house.
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Termite Bait Stations

Stations go into the soil around the foundation at 10 to 20 foot intervals for continuous subterranean protection. Canal-front and Intracoastal lots get the most out of them, because the soil there never dries enough to slow foraging.
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Liquid Termiticide Trenching

For an active subterranean colony, we trench the exterior foundation and apply liquid termiticide to form an unbroken barrier in the soil. The product is safe around pets and children once it is applied and the soil is replaced.
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Termite Fumigation and Tenting

Once drywood activity moves past one or two areas, tent fumigation is the only method that reaches framing that nobody can access. We tent Fort Lauderdale homes with our own crew instead of subcontracting, so the company that inspected your house treats it.
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Pre-Construction Treatment

Treatment goes in at the slab stage, before the structure goes up. Worth scheduling on the teardown-and-rebuild work running through the waterfront neighborhoods, and the cheapest termite protection available on a new build.

Termite Species Active in Fort Lauderdale

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Drywood Termites

Live entirely inside the wood they eat and need no soil contact. In Fort Lauderdale, we pull them out of attic framing, roof sheathing, and original window casings more than anywhere else on a property.

Native Subterranean Termites

Nest underground and tube up to the structure through foundation walls, pilings, and plumbing penetrations. Canal-saturated soil supports colonies that persist year after year instead of dying back seasonally.
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Asian Subterranean Termites

Invasive, established in coastal Broward since the 1990s, and common on the waterfront blocks where it first arrived by boat. Colonies run larger than the native species and can nest above ground inside a structure, which is why we do not clear a property based on perimeter signs alone.

Signs of Termites in Fort Lauderdale Homes

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Discarded wings

Discarded wings near windows, sliding doors, or light fixtures, usually after a warm rain.
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Termite frass

Small piles of pellet-like frass below wood surfaces.
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Mud tubes

Pencil-width mud tubes on foundation walls, slab edges, or seawall caps.
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Wood cracking

Wood that sounds hollow when tapped or crumbles under light pressure.
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Wall damage

Paint bubbling or blistering on wood trim and casings.
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Window damage

Doors or windows that suddenly stick as framing loses shape.
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Flying insects

Flying termites indoors are often mistaken for flying ants.

How Our Fort Lauderdale Termite Inspection Works

From your first call to ongoing protection, here's what to expect when you partner with Royal Pest & Termite.

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Free Inspection

A licensed inspector covers the attic, foundation walls, frames, baseboards, and every wood-to-soil contact point. On waterfront properties we add seawall caps, dock framing, and irrigation lines, which are the entry points most often missed. No cost, no obligation.
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Species Identification

Drywood and subterranean need different treatments, so identification comes first. We show you the evidence we found and explain what it means for your property before recommending anything.
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Written Estimate

Fumigation and foam are priced by cubic footage; bait stations and trenching by linear footage around the foundation. You get the estimate in writing before anything is scheduled.
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Treatment and Follow-Up

Licensed technicians do the work and walk you through preparation ahead of time. We inspect bait station accounts annually, and every treatment includes a warranty and callback guarantee.

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Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Choose Royal Pest & Termite

Royal Pest & Termite has protected Broward County homes since 2014 from our Miramar Parkway office. Our technicians are Florida-licensed and continue training through University of Florida programs, and we are members of the Florida Pest Management Association. Our crew performs fumigation, never handing it off to a third-party tenting contractor.

The company is named after the owner's dog, and our product selection follows from that: everything we use is chosen for homes with pets and kids. If you already use us for pest control in Fort Lauderdale, termite work is on the same account and comes with the same guarantee.

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Termite Control Questions from Fort Lauderdale Homeowners

How much does termite treatment cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Cost depends on the species, the home's size and construction, and how far the activity has spread. We price fumigation and foam by cubic footage because the product must reach throughout the structure; we price bait stations and trenching by linear footage around the foundation. We inspect for free and give you a written estimate before scheduling.
How much does it cost to tent a house for termites in Fort Lauderdale?
Tenting is priced by cubic volume, so roof shape, ceiling height, and attached structures affect the number more than square footage. A two-story in Rio Vista will not be priced like a single-story in Imperial Point on a similar lot. We measure the actual structure during the free inspection.
Can termites be treated without tenting my house?

Yes, when the drywood activity is localized rather than spread through the structure. We inject foam directly into the galleries in the affected wood, and it moves through the colony from there. You don't have to leave the house or bag food, so we check whether that is an option before recommending fumigation.

How do I know if I have termites?
Common signs include pellet-like droppings below wood surfaces, pencil-width mud tubes on foundation walls, discarded wings near windows after rain, hollow-sounding wood, and paint bubbling on trim. Any one of those is worth an inspection, since termites usually cause noticeable damage before they become visible themselves.
What is the difference between drywood and subterranean termites?
Drywood termites live inside the wood they eat and don't need soil contact, so they show up in attics, door frames, and window sills. Subterranean termites nest underground, build mud tubes to reach the structure, and run much larger colonies. In Fort Lauderdale, we regularly find both on the same property, and each needs its own treatment.
Does homeowners insurance cover termite damage?
Standard Florida homeowners policies generally exclude it because insurers treat termite damage as preventable maintenance rather than sudden loss. That exclusion is why annual inspections matter here. Repair costs on structural framing fall to the owner, and catching a colony early costs far less than replacing what it has eaten.
What is a WDO inspection and do I need one to sell my home?

A wood-destroying organism inspection is a formal report on termite, wood-boring beetle, and wood-decay activity, and Florida lenders and buyers often require one during a transaction. It produces a signed state form rather than a standard report. If you are listing a Fort Lauderdale property, schedule it early enough to handle findings before closing.

Are your termite treatments safe for pets and children?
Yes. Products are selected for homes with pets and kids, and for bait stations, foam, and trenching the application points are places children and animals cannot reach. Royal Pest is named after the owner’s dog, so this has shaped product choices since 2014. Fumigation is the one method that requires the household to leave, and we walk you through exactly when it is clear to return.

Schedule a Free Termite Inspection in Fort Lauderdale

Call Royal Pest & Termite at (754) 202-4605 and we will get an inspector to your property, identify what is active, and put a written estimate in your hands at no cost. You can also schedule an inspection online.

We serve Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, South Palm Beach County, and most of Broward County, FL. We also service select areas in northern Miami-Dade County. Call us to confirm availability at your address.

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