Residential Termite Treatment for Your Home
Request a termite inspection estimate
Termites eat wood from the inside, so the damage can grow for a long time before you see it. If this is your first time dealing with them, the process can feel confusing. This page lays it out in order: what to look for, what to write down, and what happens next.
Wearstreaming Pest Control is a referral service. We do not inspect or treat homes. We ask a few simple questions and route your request to an independent provider in our network that serves the Rochester area. The provider inspects, gives you a quote in writing, and does all the work. You decide whether to hire them.
Think You Have Termites? Start Here
Take a breath. Termites are a common problem, and there is a clear path to fix it. Follow the steps below in order.
Step 1: Look Closely, Don't Disturb
First, look closely at the spot that worried you. Do not spray it. Do not tear into the wood. Sprays can scatter the insects, and that can make an inspection harder.
Step 2: Write Down What You See
Next, take a few photos. Note the date and the room. Jot down any of these:
- Small piles that look like sawdust or tiny pellets
- Thin dirt tunnels on a wall or foundation
- Wings left on a windowsill
- Wood that sounds hollow when tapped
Step 3: Request an Inspection
Then ask a provider to look. A trained inspector knows what to check and where. Request a callback to check provider availability, or use the request form.
Why Timing Matters
A colony works all day and all night. It does not take weekends off. Small problems stay cheap to fix. Large ones can reach beams, floors, and wall studs. Acting early is the simplest way to limit repairs.
The Warning Signs Checklist
Use this list as you walk through the house. One sign is enough to ask for an inspection.
Signs Inside the House
- Mud tubes along basement walls or around the sump pump area
- Winged insects near lights or windows in spring
- Paint that bubbles or looks water-stained, with no leak
- Doors or windows that suddenly stick
- Floors that feel soft or sag a little
Signs Outside the House
- Tunnels on the foundation or porch posts
- Soft wood on decks, steps, or sheds
- Old stumps or firewood stacked against the house
- Wet soil near the foundation after spring flooding or heavy storms
Frame houses from many decades ago have lots of old wood. Bungalows and ranch homes with full basements give termites easy places to hide.
Termite Types You May Hear About
The provider will name the type they find. The type decides the plan.
Subterranean Termites
These live in the soil and travel up into the house. They are the most common kind in cold-winter areas. They need moisture, so damp basements and crawl spaces attract them. Deep frost pushes them far down, but they come back up when the ground warms.
Drywood Termites
These live inside the wood itself. They are less common in cold climates, but they can arrive in furniture or lumber. They leave tiny pellets near the wood they eat.
How Termite Treatment Works
Providers do the work. The usual order is simple.
- First: An inspection of the basement, foundation, attic, and outside walls.
- Next: A written plan and quote. Quote in writing, always.
- Then: The treatment itself.
- Last: A follow-up check.
Liquid Barrier Treatment
The provider treats the soil around and under the foundation. Termites that cross it are stopped or die. It often takes a few hours for an average house.
Bait Stations
Small stations go in the ground around the house. Termites carry the bait back to the colony. It works slowly, so the provider checks the stations on a schedule.
Spot and Wood Treatments
For a small, contained problem, a provider may treat only the affected wood. Whole-structure methods are used for larger drywood problems.
Termite Inspections for Home Sales
Buying or selling? Lenders sometimes ask for a termite report. A provider can inspect and write up what they find. If you are selling, an early report leaves time to treat before closing.
Choosing a Termite Provider
The providers in our network are independent. You pick who to hire. Compare them on the points below.
Questions to Ask
- Is the quote in writing, with the method named?
- What does it cover, and for how long?
- Are follow-up visits included?
- Will they document damage? Providers can often help document damage for a claim. Some policies may cover sudden damage, but termite damage is often excluded, so check your policy.
After Treatment
Keep your notes and the written report. Fix leaks and keep gutters clear. Move firewood away from the walls. Keep soil a few inches below the wood siding.
Follow-Up Visits
Ask when the next inspection is due. Many homeowners schedule a yearly check. Spring is a common time to look, since that is when winged termites appear.
What's Included
Written Inspection
A provider checks the basement, foundation, and wood areas, then explains what they found in plain terms.
Clear Quote
You receive the method, the area covered, and the price in writing before any work.
Treatment Visit
The provider applies a barrier, bait, or spot treatment based on the termite type.
Follow-Up Checks
Ask about return visits, so the provider can confirm the treatment is working over time.
Typical Termite Treatment Costs
Prices vary by home size, termite type, and method. These are typical U.S. ranges only. Always get a written quote from the provider before agreeing to any work.
| Service | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Termite inspection | $50 – $300 | Some providers apply it toward treatment |
| Liquid soil barrier | $1,200 – $2,500 | Based on foundation length |
| Bait station system | $1,500 – $3,500 | Includes monitoring visits |
| Spot wood treatment | $250 – $900 | For small, contained areas |
| Whole-structure fumigation | $1,500 – $4,000 | Mainly for drywood termites |
| Yearly renewal or check | $100 – $400 | Varies by provider and plan |
How It Works
Look and Note
Check likely spots, take photos, and write down what you see without disturbing anything.
Send Request
Use the form or call to share your details and the signs you found.
Get Matched
We route your request to a provider in our network that serves your area.
Review Quote
The provider inspects and gives a written quote. You choose what to do.
Why Call Wearstreaming Pest Control
Referral, Not the Contractor
Wearstreaming Pest Control only connects you. Independent providers inspect, quote, and do every part of the work.
Clear Steps
We explain the process in order, so a first-time homeowner knows what to expect at each stage.
Simple Questions
We ask a few short questions, then route your request to a provider near you.
Your Choice
You compare quotes and decide. There is no obligation to hire.
Other Services
Need residential termite treatment in Rochester?
Not sure what you are dealing with? Describe it by phone or form. We route your request to an independent provider in our network. No obligation.
No obligationResidential Termite Treatment FAQ
How do I know if I have termites or just ants?
Termites have thick waists and straight antennae. Flying ants have pinched waists and bent antennae. Termite wings are also equal in length. If you are unsure, save one insect and ask a provider to look.
Can I treat termites myself with store-bought products?
Store products may kill the few insects you can reach, but they rarely reach the whole colony. A provider can find hidden activity, choose a method, and give you a written plan. Hiring is your decision.
Does homeowners insurance cover termite damage?
Often not, since many policies treat termite damage as preventable wear. Some policies may cover sudden damage, so check yours. Providers can often help document damage for a claim.
Get in touch
Not sure what you are dealing with? Describe it by phone or form. We route your request to an independent provider in our network. No obligation.
No obligation