Drywood, subterranean, and Formosan termites all need different work — we inspect, identify the species, and quote the treatment that fits your home.
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Prefer to call? (954) 947-0805Termite treatment in South Florida starts with one question: which termite do you have? Drywood termites live inside the wood they eat, so they show up in attic framing, door frames, window sills, and furniture. Subterranean termites — including Formosan termites — commonly reach a structure from soil and mud tubing, so they show up at the foundation line and in anything that stays damp. Formosan termites can also establish above-ground colonies, which fall outside a baiting agreement and may call for Formosan fumigation instead. The same chemical, the same equipment, and the same warranty do not apply across these lanes.
On Demand Pest Control is a licensed Florida pest control company (Florida Pest Control License #JB259950), fully insured, headquartered in Davie and serving Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach. We sell seven distinct termite services. That range exists because South Florida homes present the whole spectrum: a single infested window frame in a condo, attic-wide drywood activity in a 1970s block house, mud tubes running up a slab-on-grade foundation, and Formosan colonies that call for their own treatment path.
Every termite job here begins with a free inspection. An inspector walks the property, identifies the species and the extent of activity, and gives you a written quote. The agreement you sign defines exactly what is treated and what coverage, if any, comes with it.
Boats and yachts require a vessel-specific assessment. Our marine fumigation for boats and yachts covers drywood or Formosan termite work where suitable, with the species, vessel and treatment site determining the written quote. Residential fumigation pricing and warranty terms do not automatically apply to a vessel.
One inspection. A clear recommendation. Compare our three core termite services—then let us identify the right approach for your home.
Drywood termite protection
Targeted treatment for drywood activity, with a written bond that defines your protection.
Whole-structure treatment
A tenting option when the inspection points to treatment across the structure.
Subterranean termite control
In-ground stations with monitoring and servicing for soil-connected termite activity.
You do not have to diagnose it yourself. We identify the termite species, inspect the affected areas and explain your options with a written quote.
Localized drywood spot treatment and Formosan liquid treatment are also available when the inspection calls for them. Treatment scope and warranty terms vary; no agreement covers wood repair or termite damage. Compare the warranty terms. Need identification help? Explore our Florida termite guide.
Termites are quiet and mostly hidden, so the evidence usually arrives before the insect does. Different species leave different calling cards.
Drywood termite signs:
Subterranean and Formosan termite signs:
Termite swarmers are often mistaken for flying ants. On a termite swarmer, both pairs of wings are about the same length and the antennae are straight. On a flying ant, the front wings are noticeably larger than the back pair and the antennae are elbowed. A close look at wings and antennae separates the two.
Termite evidence is easy to misread at a glance. Frass pellets can look like sawdust. A mud tube behind a shrub can look like dried mud. Blistered paint can look like a humidity problem.
Telling one from the other is what an inspection settles. If something in your home resembles any of the signs described above, that is the point to schedule one.
Termite treatment follows the same five steps regardless of which service you end up buying.
An inspector walks the property, checks attic framing, foundation lines, and problem areas, and determines whether you are dealing with drywood termites, subterranean termites, or Formosan activity. Species drives everything that follows.
You get the recommended service and its price in writing, so you can review it before you decide.
The agreement names the structure or the specific areas being treated, the service being performed, and the coverage that applies. Scope is set here, not verbally.
Preparation requirements and re-entry rules depend on which service you selected, and you receive the instructions for that service in advance. Fumigation requires you to vacate; the typical vacate period is two nights and three days, and no one re-enters until the licensed fumigator tests clearance levels and posts written clearance on the structure.
On services that carry a term, you report activity and service or reinspection follows the terms of your written agreement. Baiting is serviced on its own scheduled inspection cycle.
Termite pricing tracks the service the inspection points to, and the published entry point in our lineup is the one-year drywood termite bond.
Termite protection in your area starts around $975 for a one-year drywood termite bond on a smaller home.
From there, price moves with the size of your home, the species involved, how far the activity has spread, and how much of the structure the work has to cover. A localized spot treatment on one window frame and a whole-structure tent fumigation are different jobs with different numbers. Subterranean work is quoted on its own terms, since station installation and liquid application depend on the perimeter. Every job starts with a free inspection and a written quote you can take time with.
We serve homeowners across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties from our Davie headquarters, including:
Call to confirm availability at your address and schedule a free inspection.
“Aiden was excellent! On his own initiative, he checked the wooden table and mirror by the front door where the dead termites had been found. He also checked another piece of wooden furniture that was nearby. He also found a new hole that the termites had made and was very thorough in treating the whole area. We are very pleased with his service and would highly recommend him to our friends.”
— A. Jones
“On Friday morning I saw what appeared to be droppings from drywood termites in my cabinet. I sent an online inquiry about a termite inspection. I received a call within 10 minutes, and by 130 that afternoon Bill came by to do a free inspection. Bill was knowledgeable, thorough, honest, and polite. He didn’t try to sell me something I didn’t need and provided a synopsis of possible treatments.”
— L. Shortt
“My neighbors used them and they came highly recommended. I called, they scheduled right away to come out, scheduled the tenting for termites right away, and scheduled the walk through appointment. Matthew Klein Senior inspector came out and is my rep now. He is very thorough, honest, and upfront. They do not add additional services just because, they listen to your needs, no games.”
— C. Luongo
Termite work is one of the few pest services where the wrong recommendation wastes real money. Here is what separates ours:
Coverage is tied to the service you buy, and the terms differ in ways worth knowing before you sign. The drywood bond carries a one-year or three-year initial term depending on which you choose, with optional annual renewal after that. Drywood fumigation and Formosan liquid treatment each carry a one-year term with optional annual renewal. On those services, if covered activity shows up during the term, you tell us, we inspect at no charge, and we re-treat at no additional charge — liquid treatment stays liquid treatment under the Formosan agreement, and fumigation is never provided under it. SPOT drywood treatment covers the exact area listed for sixty days and is not transferable. Formosan fumigation is sold with no warranty and no retreatment obligation. Termite baiting works differently again: the system is inspected and serviced on at least an annual schedule during the covered term. Installation includes the first twelve months of monitoring, and additional one-year terms are optional by paying the annual renewal fee.
The limits are the same across the board. None of these agreements pay for wood repair or termite damage, none promise termites will never return, and each one lists specific exclusions. Your written agreement is the controlling document — read it, and ask your inspector anything that is unclear before you sign.
Yes. Our standard sales and service termite inspection is free, and it includes species identification and a written quote. Official WDO real-estate reports and clearance letters used for closings are a separate paid service — contact us for a quote on that.
Drywood termites live inside the wood itself, so they are treated with a bond, a localized spot treatment, or whole-structure fumigation. Subterranean termites, including Formosan, commonly reach the structure from soil, so ground-connected activity is treated with an in-ground Termite baiting system or with liquid termiticide — a baiting agreement covers subterranean species only and excludes aerial, above-ground infestations. Formosan termites can establish above-ground colonies as well, and Formosan fumigation is its own dedicated service. The inspection determines which lane applies to your home.
It depends on the service. Fumigation requires you to vacate — the typical vacate period is two nights and three days, and re-entry happens only after the licensed fumigator tests clearance levels and posts written clearance on the structure. For the other services, preparation and re-entry requirements vary by treatment, and you receive the specific instructions for the service you selected before the appointment.
It varies by service. The drywood bond runs one year or three years for its initial term, with optional annual renewal after that. Drywood fumigation and Formosan liquid treatment each run one year with optional annual renewal. Termite baiting includes the first twelve months of monitoring with installation, and additional one-year terms are optional by paying the annual renewal fee. SPOT drywood treatment covers the listed area for sixty days and does not transfer to a new owner. Formosan fumigation is sold without a warranty. No agreement covers wood repair or termite damage.
We respond the same day, and new-customer appointments are typically available within 24 hours. Your actual treatment date depends on the service, preparation and schedule; fumigation requires its own coordinated appointment.
