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Spot & Injection Treatment
Precise, Targeted Termite Elimination
Spot treatment involves directly injecting pesticides into confirmed termite galleries and infested wood members. This precise method is ideal for small, accessible infestations and as a follow-up after other treatments.
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Key Facts
Targets only confirmed infestation areas
Minimal disruption — no evacuation required
Multiple chemical options available
Fast treatment — typically completed in hours
Most affordable option for small infestations
How Spot Treatment Works
Inspection
Confirm location and extent of the infestation.
Surface Preparation
Paint or finishes in treatment areas may need to be pierced.
Drilling
Small holes drilled at gallery locations.
Injection
Pesticide (Bora-Care, Termidor, or similar professional-grade product) is injected directly into galleries.
Sealing
Drill holes are patched after treatment.
Documentation
Treatment areas are documented for warranty and follow-up purposes.
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Lowest cost option for small infestations
- No evacuation required
- Minimal preparation
- Fast and precise
Limitations
- Only treats visible, accessible infestations
- May miss hidden galleries
- Not suitable for widespread infestations
- Requires retreatment if infestation spreads
Best For
- Small, localized infestations
- Post-construction repairs
- Spot treatments following other methods
- Tight budgets
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Schedule a free inspection and our licensed inspector will confirm whether Spot Treatment is the right solution for your infestation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is spot treatment the right choice vs. tent fumigation?
Spot treatment is appropriate when the infestation is small, localized, and in areas our inspector can directly access — confirmed galleries in a window frame, an exposed beam, or a fascia section. For one or two confirmed areas like this, it's effective and far less disruptive than fumigation. When the infestation is widespread, spans multiple areas, or is in inaccessible wall and attic cavities, fumigation provides whole-structure coverage that spot injection can't match.
Can I stay in my home during spot treatment?
Yes — spot treatment requires no evacuation. There's no tent, no whole-structure chemical application, and no bagging of food or medications. Treatment is completed in 2–4 hours and you can remain in the home while our technician works.
What chemicals are used in spot / injection treatment?
We typically inject Bora-Care (a borate-glycol product), Termidor (fipronil), or a similar registered pesticide directly into the confirmed termite galleries. The specific product is selected based on the termite species, wood member type, location, and extent of the infestation — determined at the time of inspection, not before.
What happens if termites come back after spot treatment?
All treated areas are covered under a 1-year warranty — if activity returns to any treated location within 12 months, we retreate at no charge. If the infestation spreads to areas that weren't originally treated, those would be separately assessed. That's also why we document every treatment area precisely: so warranty coverage is clear and there's no ambiguity about what was treated.
Does spot treatment work for both drywood and subterranean termites?
Spot injection primarily addresses drywood termites in accessible wood galleries. Subterranean termites live in soil and enter structures through mud tubes at the foundation — that's a completely different species requiring a soil-applied Termidor liquid barrier treatment, not wood injection. If your inspector finds mud tubes, that's treated separately from any drywood activity in the wood above.