Subterranean Termite Control in Lafayette
Evangeline Timber Defense — Subterranean Termite Control services in Lafayette
Subterranean termites live in the soil, not the wood, and they travel up into the house through mud tubes they build themselves. That means the work happens at ground level and under the slab or pier, not just on the timber they're eating. We treat the dirt because the colony never leaves it.
Which ones you get here
- Formosan subterranean termites: Colonies run larger and forage further, so the treated zone around the foundation has to be wider than for a native colony.
- Native (Eastern) subterranean termites: Colonies are smaller and slower-moving, so a localized perimeter treatment around the affected section is usually enough.
- Slab-on-grade infestation: Termites come up through slab cracks and expansion joints, so we drill through the concrete to reach and treat the soil underneath.
- Pier-and-beam infestation: The crawl space gives us a direct look at the mud tubes on the piers, so the soil gets treated without drilling anything.
What subterranean termite control involves
- Check for mud tubes: We go under the house and around the foundation looking for the shelter tubes termites build to move between soil and wood.
- Open up suspect wood: Wood that sounds hollow or gives under a screwdriver gets opened up to confirm live activity before anything gets treated.
- Treat the soil: We trench along the foundation or drill the slab where it's poured solid, so the barrier sits between the colony and the structure.
- Set and check bait stations: Stations go into the ground around the house and get checked on a schedule to catch activity the soil treatment might have missed.
When you need it
- Mud tubes running up a pier, slab edge, or foundation wall.
- A swarm of winged termites at dusk in spring, usually near a porch light.
- Wood around door frames or baseboards that sounds hollow when tapped.
- A pile of discarded wings on a windowsill the morning after a swarm.
What changes the job
A raised house on piers gives us a clear line of sight to the soil and the mud tubes, which keeps the job smaller. A slab on grade hides all of that, so we're drilling blind until the concrete opens up what's underneath. Older homes in the city often have additions and old slab patches that leave gaps a soil barrier has to work around, and once we're in the crawl space we sometimes find moisture sitting against the sill plate that's helped the colony along.
Service Area
We provide subterranean termite control services throughout Scott, Broussard, Carencro, Youngsville, Duson, Milton, Ossun, Maurice. If you're unsure whether we cover your location, give us a call — we're happy to confirm availability.
Frequently Asked Questions About Subterranean Termite Control
What does subterranean termite control from Evangeline Timber Defense involve?
Subterranean Termite Control covers the work itself and the inspection that precedes it, carried out on Lafayette properties and in Scott, Broussard, Carencro, Youngsville. Each visit is quoted on the property rather than over the phone, because the scope depends on what is found.
Which areas do you cover for subterranean termite control?
Lafayette, plus Scott, Broussard, Carencro, Youngsville, Duson, Milton. Call to check anywhere else nearby.
Can you do subterranean termite control the same day?
Often. Same-day subterranean termite control is available in Lafayette when the route allows, so it is worth asking rather than assuming; call (337) 279-3439 and we will tell you straight away.
Do you charge for an estimate on subterranean termite control?
No. Estimates for subterranean termite control are free and carry no obligation.
Who carries out the subterranean termite control?
A licensed technician from Evangeline Timber Defense. Subterranean termite control is not passed to whoever happens to be free.