Termite Control in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix has some of the oldest housing stock and the oldest canal system in the Valley — a combination that makes termite work here different from a brand-new suburb. Free inspections, and the owner on site for every termite job.
Termites We Treat in Phoenix
Part of our full termite control services across the Phoenix metro.
- Most common in AZ:
- Yes — the dominant termite species across the Phoenix metro
- Diet:
- Wood, cellulose, and paper products, accessed through mud shelter tubes
- Needs:
- Consistent soil moisture — irrigation, canals, and leaks all attract them
- Swarm season:
- Most active after monsoon storms (Jul–Sep) and again in spring
Subterranean Termites
Subterranean termites travel from the soil into a structure through mud shelter tubes, and they're the termite species we see by far the most in Phoenix. They need constant contact with moisture, which is exactly what irrigation, canals, and mature landscaping provide.
- Common in AZ:
- Less common than subterranean, but present in the Valley
- Diet:
- Dry, sound wood — framing, furniture, and trim, no soil contact needed
- Signs:
- Small pellet-like frass piles and clean, round exit holes
- Treatment:
- Localized spot treatment or structural fumigation for heavy infestations
Drywood Termites
Drywood termites don't need soil contact at all — they live directly inside dry wood, including framing, furniture, and trim. They're less common here than subterranean termites, but we still find and treat them in Phoenix homes. Read more about drywood termites.
Why Phoenix sees real termite pressure
Decades of irrigation, mature trees, and an old canal system add up fast
Arcadia was citrus groves before it was neighborhoods, and much of Phoenix's housing stock is 50-plus years old, sitting on decades of irrigation and mature landscaping — exactly what subterranean termites need to travel from the soil into a structure.
Phoenix's historic canal system, including the Arizona Canal and Grand Canal, keeps soil moist along its path through many of the city's older neighborhoods, adding to the pressure well beyond Arcadia alone.
Signs of Termites to Watch For
Pencil-width mud shelter tubes running up a foundation, slab edge, or fence post.
Discarded, translucent wings near windowsills or doors after a swarm.
Wood that sounds hollow or papery when tapped.
Sagging or slightly springy flooring near exterior walls.
Notice any of these in your Phoenix home? Don't wait — request a free inspection below.
Our Termite Treatment Approach
Free inspection — we identify the species, the entry points, and the extent of activity before recommending anything.
A treatment plan matched to what we find: liquid soil barrier, bait stations, or post-construction/pretreatment for new builds.
Owner-operated, with the owner present on every termite job — not just a technician following a script.
A written report you can use for real estate transactions, plus follow-up monitoring so it stays solved.
Termite Inspections Near Phoenix
We regularly inspect and treat homes throughout Phoenix and the surrounding communities, including:
Recent Termite Jobs in Phoenix
What Our Customers Say
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