Whole-house tent fumigation
Sulfuryl fluoride (Vikane®) under tarp. Kills 100% of drywood termites including hidden satellite colonies. 24–72 hour vacate window. $1.00–$2.00 per sq ft.
Tent fumigation
Pompano Beach termite treatment
The right termite treatment is the one that matches the species — not the one with the highest commission.
There is no single best termite treatment in Pompano Beach. Drywood needs fumigation or no-tent injection. Native subterraneans need a soil barrier or bait. Formosan and Asian subterraneans need a combination protocol. Visit Pompano Termite Control for the company background or read on for the decision framework that picks the method.
The decision tree
Five questions that pick the method.
The same five questions, asked in the same order, on every inspection. The answers pick the treatment — no judgment calls, no upsell.
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Which species?
Drywood, native subterranean, Formosan, Asian subterranean, dampwood. Identified from frass, soldiers, alate wings, and gallery shape on the inspection.
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Localized or widespread?
One door jamb and a window header = localized. Frass across three rooms or two stories = widespread. The number changes the answer to question 3.
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Can you vacate for 24–72 hours?
If yes and drywood is widespread, tent fumigation. If no, no-tent injection plus a follow-up inspection schedule.
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Is the slab accessible for trenching?
For subterraneans: yes = Termidor® HE liquid trench. No (concrete patios, hardscape) = Sentricon® in-ground baiting.
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Pollinators, ponds, pets, or children on-site?
If yes, we switch to reduced-risk chemistry — Altriset® (chlorantraniliprole) instead of Termidor® — even though it’s slower-acting. Some homeowners prioritize this; we ask every time.
The seven methods we deploy
What goes in the truck, and what each one actually does.
No-tent drywood treatment
XT-2000 borate dust + Termidor® foam injected into galleries. No tarp, no vacate. $500–$1,800.
No-tent treatmentSentricon® baiting
Noviflumuron IGR in always-active in-ground stations. Slowly collapses the entire colony. $1,200–$3,800 install + ~$280/yr.
Sentricon® systemTermidor® HE liquid barrier
Non-repellent fipronil applied to soil around the slab. Long-residual (10+ years). Termites carry it back to the colony.
Liquid barrierWood injection
Pinhole drilling and pressurized termiticide injection into individual joists, beams, or furniture pieces.
Wood injectionLocalized spot treatment
Targeted spot treatment for confined activity in accessible framing. Honest answer: a patch, not a colony kill.
Spot treatmentCombination protocol (Formosan / Asian subterranean)
Sentricon® Always Active + Termidor® HE liquid perimeter, deployed together. The only protocol that consistently knocks down the millions-of-workers Formosan colonies common in Broward County.
Formosan combination
Method comparison
The trade-offs in one table.
| Method | Best for | Vacate? | Residual | Typical cost |
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| Tent fumigation | Widespread drywood | 24–72h | None | $1.00–2.00/sq ft |
| No-tent drywood | Localized drywood | No | Limited | $500–1,800 |
| Sentricon® baiting | Subterranean & Formosan | No | Lifetime w/ contract | $1,200–3,800 + $280/yr |
| Termidor® HE | Subterranean perimeter | No | 10+ years | $7–12/linear ft |
| Wood injection | Individual beams | No | Localized | $200–800 |
| Spot treatment | Single-room activity | No | Patch only | $150–500 |
| Combination protocol | Formosan / Asian sub | No | 10+ yrs liquid + lifetime bait | By quote |
When to actually treat
Four scenarios — and the right call for each.
Scenario 1 — You just bought the house, WDO report flagged previous activity
If the report shows previous activity and a prior treatment, the treatment is likely still in warranty — request the bond transfer from the seller before closing. If there is no bond or it cannot be transferred, install a Sentricon® perimeter on day one. The cost is similar to a new homeowner’s insurance deductible and removes the largest unbudgeted line item that hits new owners three to five years in.
Scenario 2 — You see frass for the first time
Drywood. Photograph the pile, do not vacuum it (we need to identify it), and call. If the pile is contained to one room and you have not seen drywood evidence elsewhere, no-tent injection is the cheaper, equally effective answer. If you see frass in three rooms, the colony has been there for years and tent fumigation is the only reliable kill.
Scenario 3 — Mud tubes on the slab
Native subterranean, probably. Do not break the tubes with a hose — that scatters the colony and they rebuild within a week. We mark them, sample for species ID, then either trench Termidor® HE or install Sentricon®. Tubes coming out of trees in the yard are a warning sign for Formosan and bump you toward the combination protocol.
Scenario 4 — Spring swarm dropping wings on the lanai
An alate swarm means a mature colony is somewhere nearby — within 100 feet, often closer. The wings themselves do no damage, but the swarm tells you treatment timing is now. We sample one of the alates, key the species off wing venation, and recommend whichever method fits.
Warranty & bond
What our warranty actually covers.
Every treatment ships with a written, transferable warranty. The exact terms vary by method but the structure is consistent:
- Tent fumigation: 1-year retreatment warranty against re-infestation in any treated structural area. Annual re-inspection included.
- Sentricon® Always Active: Lifetime warranty for as long as the annual monitoring contract remains active. Manufacturer (Corteva) backs the warranty in writing.
- Termidor® HE liquid barrier: 5-year retreatment warranty when applied to manufacturer spec, extendable to 10 years on renewable annual inspection.
- No-tent & spot treatments: 90-day to 1-year retreatment warranty on the treated area only.
All warranties are transferable when the property changes hands — most national chains charge a transfer fee; we don’t.
Termite treatment FAQ
What homeowners ask before they sign the contract.
What is the most effective termite treatment in Pompano Beach?
There is no single “most effective” treatment — only the right method for the species identified. Tent fumigation eliminates 100% of widespread drywood. Sentricon® Always Active collapses subterranean and Formosan colonies. Termidor® HE provides ten-plus years of perimeter protection. No-tent injection clears localized drywood without vacating. Effectiveness depends on species, infestation extent, and structural access — which is why every recommendation we make follows an inspection, never precedes it.
How much does termite treatment cost in Pompano Beach?
Tent fumigation runs $1.00–$2.00/sq ft ($1,500–$3,000 for most homes). Sentricon® installation $1,200–$3,800 plus ~$280/year. No-tent drywood $500–$1,800. Termidor® liquid barrier $7–$12 per linear foot. Every quote shows the line items in writing — no “starting at” pricing.
How long does termite treatment last?
Tent fumigation kills the active colony but leaves no residual barrier — re-infestation is possible from a new swarm. Sentricon® warranties stay active as long as annual monitoring is renewed (effectively lifetime). Termidor® HE liquid barriers carry a 10-year performance commitment when applied to spec. The active ingredients degrade slowly; what matters is the inspection-and-warranty discipline that follows.
Do I have to leave my house for termite treatment?
Only for whole-house tent fumigation, which requires a 24–72 hour vacate window. No-tent injection, Sentricon® installation, and Termidor® liquid perimeter are all performed while the home stays occupied. We bag exposed food for in-home injection work but you do not leave.
Can I treat termites myself?
You can buy hardware-store products that kill termites on contact. None of them eliminate a colony. A DIY product applied to a drywood gallery causes the workers to seal off that section and shift to an adjacent chamber — meaning you still have the infestation, but now in a room you can’t see. The math only changes for very localized confined activity in a single piece of furniture or a deck post.
Will my homeowners insurance pay for the treatment?
Almost never. Florida homeowners policies exclude termite damage and treatment as “preventable through routine maintenance.” The annual inspection plus warranty contract is the only realistic insurance against the repair-cost line item.
Get the inspection. Then pick the method.
The decision tree only runs after the species is identified. Free inspection, written quote, three options when applicable — and we’ll be honest about which one we’d pick if it were our own house.