Termite Inspections & Treatments for Augusta Properties

Termite activity can remain concealed in framing, wall areas, foundations, and crawl spaces. At  Borden Pest Control, we start with a free termite inspection to look for signs of activity, assess access, and identify construction conditions that may affect treatment planning.

During the inspection, we consider the location and extent of accessible activity, foundation type, moisture conditions, and areas available for treatment or monitoring. Your protection goals also shape our recommendation. If you’ve noticed wings, mud tubes, or damaged wood, photographs and notes can direct our attention to the right areas.

Once we’ve assessed your property, we offer two treatment paths. Our bait-based B9 Termite Control Program uses the Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System. When property conditions call for a different approach, we offer a more labor-intensive liquid termite application.

The B9 Termite Control Program includes monitored early warning technology installed at the time of treatment. Its bait stations support ongoing monitoring as part of the program. A liquid termite application treats accessible soil where property conditions allow, creating a different type of protection around the structure.

We don’t recommend either path until we’ve inspected the property. When liquid treatment is appropriate, we select a suitable termiticide rather than limiting the recommendation to one brand, then follow the product label and applicable property requirements.

Signs of Concealed Termite Activity

We’ve seen termites cause extensive damage inside wooden structures and furniture while leaving exposed surfaces looking intact. Because most termite activity in our area occurs out of sight, surface signs should prompt an in-person inspection from a trained professional rather than a remote diagnosis.

Evidence worth documenting before an inspection includes:

• Mud tubes along foundations, piers, or supports
• Discarded wings near windows or entry points
• Wood that sounds hollow or appears damaged
• Changes around previously treated or monitored areas

Photographs and notes about where you found the evidence can be useful during the inspection. When possible, don’t remove mud tubes or disturb the affected material before we assess it.

Subterranean Termites & Swarming in Georgia

Georgia has five native species of subterranean termites and one invasive species, the Formosan subterranean termite. Formosan infestations have been identified at sites in Georgia since the early 1990s, but the species remains rare in the state.

Five native species swarm from February through May, while another native species swarms from July through September. Native swarmers are black, while Formosan swarmers are caramel to brownish-yellow. Swarmers or piles of discarded wings near windows, doors, or light sources warrant an in-person inspection.

How Foundation Type Affects a Termite Inspection

Foundation construction determines which potential entry points are visible and where treatment or monitoring can be placed. We evaluate each structure’s access conditions rather than assigning a treatment method based on foundation type alone.

Common inspection points include:

• Slab foundations: Joints, cracks, utility penetrations, and accessible areas around the slab edge.
• Crawl space foundations: Piers, supports, sill plates, limited-access voids, and areas with wood-to-soil contact.
• Basement foundations: Foundation walls, structural wood, utility openings, and accessible perimeter areas.
• Combination foundations: Transitions between foundation types and differences in access from one part of the structure to another.

Reducing Conditions That Support Termite Activity

Routine property maintenance supports professional inspections and treatment, but it doesn’t replace them. The goal is to reduce concealed access, control moisture near the foundation, and keep inspection points visible.

Practical maintenance steps include:

• Keep siding, door frames, window frames, and other wood components at least six inches above ground level.
• Direct water away from the foundation with working gutters and downspouts, and repair leaking pipes.
• Apply mulch at a depth of about two inches and keep it from touching wood siding or framing.
• Store firewood, lumber, and similar debris away from the foundation and outside crawl spaces.