Termites do not announce themselves. They eat wood from the inside, and most homeowners only notice after a mud tube, a pile of wings, or a soft spot in the trim shows up. Refugeesbasic Pest Control is a referral service. We do not treat homes ourselves. We connect you with an independent provider in our network who inspects, treats, and explains the plan in plain terms.
This page walks you through what to do first, what a provider does, and what you can handle yourself afterward. In the Conyers area, warm, humid weather keeps termites active for much of the year. Treatment is step one. Sealing, drying, and yearly checks are step two, and they keep the problem from coming back.
Saw mud tubes, flying insects, or crumbling wood? Stay calm, but do not wait. Termites keep feeding inside wood, even when you are asleep or away, and the damage adds up quietly.
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A few simple moves help the provider a lot.
Sprays can push the colony to feed somewhere else in the wall. That makes the job harder to find.
A colony does not pause while you decide. Here is how it tends to play out.
Workers keep feeding along hidden paths. You may see only one tube or one pile of wings. Damage is small and easy to track.
More wood gets hollowed out. Floors can feel a bit spongy. Paint may bubble where moisture rides along with the tunnels.
Beams, sill plates, and subfloors lose strength. Repairs grow from a patch to a rebuild. Treating early keeps the job small.
Grab a flashlight and a screwdriver. Look along piers, sill plates, and any wood that touches soil. Probe gently. If the tool sinks in easily, stop and photograph it. Slab homes need a different check. Look at baseboards, door frames, and expansion joints. Older mill-era houses often have wood close to the ground, so give them extra attention.
These live in soil and build mud tubes to reach your house. They love damp ground and need moisture. They are the most common type in humid areas.
These live inside the wood itself and need little moisture. Look for pellets and small kick-out holes.
The type decides the treatment. A provider identifies it before making a plan.
The provider checks the foundation, crawl space, attic, and trim. Expect a written report and a map of active areas.
Soil treatment creates a protective zone around the foundation. Bait stations placed around the yard slowly reduce the colony. Some homes use both.
Infested framing may get direct treatment. Severe cases of drywood termites may call for tenting. The provider will tell you what fits your home.
Handy homeowners can do plenty. Pull mulch back from siding. Stack firewood away from the house. Fix leaky gutters and downspouts. Clear vegetation off vents. Do not drill, dig, or apply restricted products on your own. Treatment products need correct dosing and licensed handling.
Stop when you find active tubes, swarmers indoors, or damaged framing. Those need an inspection. Probing a beam is fine. Cutting it open is not.
Buyers and lenders often ask for a termite report. A provider can inspect and document what they find. Sellers can order one early, so surprises do not stall a closing. Buyers should read the report and ask about past treatment.
Ask these questions before you agree to anything.
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Treatment ends the colony. It does not fix the conditions that drew termites in. This is where homeowners win or lose long term.
Caulk gaps around pipes and utility lines. Close cracks in the foundation. Replace rotted trim rather than painting over it.
Termites love moisture. Run a dehumidifier in damp crawl spaces. Tilt soil away from the foundation. Make sure vapor barriers lie flat.
Keep a gap between mulch and siding. Do not stack lumber against walls. Replace any wood that touches soil.
Pick one weekend each spring. Walk the foundation, check the crawl space, and look for fresh tubes. Keep your inspection report and treatment records in one folder. If you see something, request a callback to talk with a provider.
A provider checks the foundation, crawl space, attic, and trim, then explains what was found.
Liquid barriers or bait stations target the colony based on your home's setup.
Active areas in framing and wood can be treated directly when the provider finds them.
Ask for a written report and renewal terms so you know what comes next.
Prices vary by home size, termite type, and how far the colony has spread. These are typical U.S. ranges, not quotes. Always get a written estimate before work starts.
| Item | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Termite inspection | $75 – $300 | Some providers apply the fee to treatment |
| Liquid soil barrier | $1,200 – $2,500 | Depends on linear feet of foundation |
| Bait station system | $1,500 – $3,500 | Often includes monitoring visits |
| Drywood spot treatment | $250 – $1,000 | Fits small, localized areas |
| Whole-home tent treatment | $2,000 – $8,000 | Larger or widespread drywood infestations |
| Annual renewal or monitoring | $200 – $600 | Terms differ by provider and plan |
Photograph tubes, wings, or damaged wood. Save a few insects in a bag.
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Review the inspection report, treatment choice, and written estimate.
Seal gaps, fix moisture, and schedule a yearly check.
We tell you what is safe to do yourself and where a provider needs to step in.
Independent providers in our network know the soil, humidity, and housing styles in your area.
Treatment is step one. Sealing and drying help keep termites from returning.
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Seeing signs of pests? Request an estimate or email contact@refugeesbasic.property, and a local provider in our network can follow up with you.
No obligationTermites have thick waists and straight antennae, and their wings are all the same size. Ants have pinched waists and bent antennae. Mud tubes point to termites. A provider can confirm which pest you have.
Sprays and foams can kill the termites you see, but rarely reach the whole colony. They may also scatter the termites to new spots. A provider has the tools and training to treat the colony itself, so it is safer to stop and call a pro.
Many soil and bait treatments finish in a day or two. Larger homes take longer. Ask your provider for the schedule and any prep steps.
Seeing signs of pests? Request an estimate or email contact@refugeesbasic.property, and a local provider in our network can follow up with you.
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