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Termite Inspection & Treatment for Atlanta Homes
Termites work silently — and Atlanta’s warm, humid climate puts your home in one of the highest-risk zones in the country. We detect activity early, treat at the source, and build a prevention plan that protects your home’s structure for years.
What stinging-insect service covers:
- Inspection & accurate identification
- Safe, targeted nest treatment & removal
- Ground, wall-void & aerial nests
- Carpenter bee treatment & sealing advice
- Honey-bee relocation referral (never extermination)
By the time you see termites, the damage is already happening
Termites cause billions of dollars in property damage across the U.S. every year — and most of it isn’t covered by homeowners insurance, because it’s considered preventable. They feed on the wood inside your walls, floors and framing quietly, often going undetected for years.
That’s why detection and prevention matter more than almost any other pest. We inspect thoroughly, identify exactly what’s present, explain your real options without scare tactics, and protect the single biggest investment most families ever make.
5 warning signs of termite activity
If you spot any of these, don’t wait — early action is the difference between a treatment and a structural repair.
Mud Tubes
Pencil-width mud tunnels on foundations, walls, piers and crawlspaces.
Swarmers & Wings
Winged termites in spring, or piles of discarded wings near windows.
Hollow Wood
Wood that sounds hollow when tapped, or blisters and sags.
Frass / Pellets
Small wood-colored droppings — a telltale sign of drywood termites.
Stuck Doors
Tight-fitting doors or windows and buckling, bubbling paint.
The termites that threaten Atlanta homes
Different termites attack in different ways. Correctly identifying the species drives the right treatment.
Eastern Subterranean Termites
By far the most common termite in Georgia
Signs you'll notice
Mud tubes climbing foundation walls and crawlspace piers, spring swarms of dark winged termites, and hollow or damaged wood near ground level.
Why it matters
They nest in the soil and tunnel up into your home through any wood-to-ground contact, working in huge colonies. They’re responsible for the vast majority of termite damage in metro Atlanta.
How we treat it
We treat at the source with a liquid soil barrier and/or in-ground bait and monitoring systems that eliminate the colony, then correct the moisture and wood-to-soil conditions drawing them in.
Formosan Subterranean Termites
The aggressive “super termite”
Signs you'll notice
Very large spring/summer swarms, extensive mud tubes, and faster, more aggressive wood damage than native species — sometimes with nests inside walls.
Why it matters
Formosan colonies are enormous and can damage a structure far quicker than Eastern subterranean termites, so speed of response really matters when they’re present.
How we treat it
We move quickly with a thorough inspection, combine soil treatment with baiting where appropriate, and target both the foraging termites and the colony, paired with aggressive moisture correction.
Drywood Termites
Live inside the wood — no soil contact needed
Signs you'll notice
Small piles of pellet-like frass beneath wood, tiny “kick-out” holes, and damage in attics, trim, furniture and framing away from the ground.
Why it matters
Because they live entirely inside the wood and don’t need contact with soil, drywood termites can infest upper floors, attics and furniture that subterranean treatments don’t reach.
How we treat it
We assess the extent of activity and use targeted wood treatments such as borate application and localized treatment of infested members, with broader options recommended for widespread cases.
How we protect your home
Detect, identify, treat, protect. A clear plan with no scare tactics — just an honest assessment and the right level of protection.
Inspect
A thorough inspection of the foundation, crawlspace, framing and conducive conditions, using probing and moisture assessment.
Identify & Assess
We confirm the termite type, map activity and damage, and rate your home’s risk — then explain exactly what we found.
Treat
We recommend and apply the right treatment — soil barrier, bait system, borate or a combination — matched to your home.
Protect
We correct moisture issues, set up monitoring, and put a renewable protection plan in place to keep termites out long-term.
Wherever the situation allows, we favor lower-volume, targeted options — in-ground bait systems and borate wood treatments use a fraction of the product of older broadcast methods, and we pair every treatment with moisture and conducive-condition correction so your home relies less on chemicals over time. We follow all label and Georgia application requirements and explain any precautions clearly.
Termite treatment options — no jargon
There’s no single “best” treatment — there’s the right one for your termite type, construction and severity. Here’s how each works.
🌿 Lower-impact
In-Ground Bait Systems
Discreet stations placed around your home intercept foraging termites and use a targeted bait to eliminate the colony — with very little active ingredient and ongoing monitoring built in.
Liquid Soil Barrier
A treated zone applied around and beneath the foundation stops subterranean termites from reaching your home. Modern non-repellent products are even carried back to the colony.
🌿 Lower-impact
Borate Wood Treatment
A low-toxicity treatment applied directly to wood that protects framing from termites and wood-decay fungi — ideal during renovations, new construction and crawlspace work.
Moisture & Conducive Correction
Termites need moisture. Fixing wood-to-soil contact, drainage, leaks and crawlspace humidity removes what attracts them — prevention that needs no chemical at all.
Not sure which you need? That’s what the inspection is for. We’ll recommend the right approach and explain the why behind it.
What termites really cost you
A termite problem rarely announces itself. Left unchecked, the bill keeps growing quietly.
Structural Damage
Termites eat the wood that holds your home up — framing, floor joists, subfloors and support beams — leading to costly structural repairs.
Usually Not Insured
Most homeowners policies exclude termite damage as preventable, so the repair bill typically lands entirely on the homeowner.
Resale & Value Loss
Active termites or a history of damage can derail a sale, lower your home’s value and complicate financing and inspections.
Termite letters & real estate inspections
Buying or selling a home in Atlanta usually means a wood-destroying organism inspection — the “termite letter.” We provide clear, professional inspections and reports for buyers, sellers, investors and property managers.
It’s also where the Phenom ecosystem works in your favor: pairing termite protection with renovation and contracting work means one trusted team protecting the whole property.
For buyers
Know exactly what you’re buying before you close — no costly surprises.
For sellers
Clear documentation to keep your closing on track and on schedule.
For investors
Protect renovations, rentals and flips before, during and after the project.
Renewable protection
Ongoing plans keep your property covered year after year.
Worried about termites? Let's look.
A professional inspection is the fastest way to know where you stand. We’ll assess your home, identify any activity, and give you a clear, honest plan — with pricing up front, no pressure.
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Questions homeowners ask us most
What are the signs of termites?
Mud tubes on foundations or crawlspaces, swarming winged termites or piles of discarded wings near windows in spring, hollow-sounding or blistered wood, frass (drywood pellets), and doors or windows that suddenly stick. If you see any of these, schedule an inspection right away.
How often should I get a termite inspection?
In Atlanta’s heavy termite pressure, an annual professional inspection is recommended for every home — and always before buying, selling or refinancing a property. Early detection is far cheaper than repair.
What treatment options do I have?
The main options are liquid termiticide soil barriers, in-ground bait and monitoring systems, borate wood treatments, and correcting moisture and wood-to-soil conditions. The right choice depends on the termite type, your home’s construction and the severity — we’ll recommend the best fit after inspecting.
Does homeowners insurance cover termite damage?
In most cases, no. Termite damage is generally treated as preventable through maintenance, so it’s excluded from standard policies. That’s exactly why proactive inspection and ongoing protection are so valuable.
Are termite treatments safe for my family and pets?
We favor targeted, lower-volume options like bait systems and borate treatments where appropriate, use EPA-registered products, and follow all label and Georgia application requirements. We’ll always explain any precautions and re-entry guidance clearly before we begin.
Do you provide termite letters for real estate?
Yes — we provide wood-destroying organism inspections and reports for buyers, sellers, investors and property managers, so you have clear documentation when you need it most.
Don't gamble with your home's foundation.
Detect early, treat right, and protect the biggest investment you’ll ever make — with honest answers and no scare tactics.
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Serving Atlanta, Decatur, Covington, Conyers, Lithonia, Stone Mountain, McDonough, Stockbridge, Marietta, Sandy Springs and surrounding areas.