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Termites have a very useful role within our environment. But, when they invade and attack your home, they can become a hated enemy, a source of heartache and anxiety. Every problem has a solution, and there is no need for any job turning into a nightmare. There are however, certain practices in the pest control industry that should be adopted for all inspections and treatments, and some "dodgy" operators that should be avoided like the plague!
In Louisiana and Mississippi, there are only three types of homes; ones with termites, ones that will be infested with termites, and ones that have been professionally treated to prevent termites (Preferable by Family Termite and Environmental). Homes with termite damage are more prevalent than those damaged by fire, storm and flood combined.
Termite Control
Control of termites involves identifying the species, locating the nest and choosing the best eradication methods. A combination of doing regular, inspections in termite-prone areas, using naturally resistant or treated timbers in buildings, and installing chemical and physical soil barriers around buildings is necessary to prevent further problems.
Nearby houses may often have termite nests nearby in trees, stumps, and underground. When termites attack, it should be the main focus of the termite control technician to locate and treat these areas before any home protection. Too often, the technician will "advise" the worried homeowner that termites may be "anywhere within 300 feet" of the property and it’s impossible to pinpoint exactly where they may be coming from. Sometimes this is true, but more often than not the inspection is simply incomplete.
In Family’s opinion, if you don't even try to find out the origin of the problem, your chances of gaining control of the problem dramatically drop. Even if the house is surrounded by dense woodlands, Family thinks it is definitely worth the time and expense of test drilling and treating ALL trees and stumps surrounding the property within a 50-100 feet radius, because that is where most infestations originate. If it means drilling 40-60 trees or investigating all surrounding homes, isn't that a lot better than ignoring a possible source of infestation?
Most pest control companies will not go to this extra effort, and will try to convince the client that their baiting technique or soil barrier system is designed to protect your home in all circumstances. DON'T BELIEVE THEM! Better investigations and inspections lead to better termite protection and treatments. It is only common sense to take all effort to find out the origin of the attack.
Termite Inspection
Termite identification in Mississippi and Louisiana is highly specialized and pest controllers need to thoroughly inspect all areas of the property before any protection or treatment is begun. This may be conducted with the following equipment: 

• Bright light- this is essential and krypton bulbs give the best light for torches generally available today. LED torches, headlamps and flashlights are the next generation inspection tools and should be used when they come onto the market. 
• A Moisture Meter- it is designed to pick up high moisture content in walls and timbers. Termites bring up moisture from the soil and into the walls and timbers.
• Stanley Knife & Tape- if termite infested timber is located, we may cut it with a Stanley knife and expose the interior of timber, identifying the species of termites then seal it back up with tape so as not to disturb the termites. 

Termite Report- a termite building inspection report is designed to:

• Detect old damage and active termites.
• Gives you the element of risk of infestation.
• Gives you tips on reducing the chances of termite infestation.
• Gives us enough information to accurately quote you on a termite treatment and to use the most appropriate method.
• Most importantly, educates you about termites.
• Identifies species of termites.

The Most Destructive Species in Mississippi is Coptotermes. It uses tree stumps, living trees, spaces under buildings and even walls as nesting sites. From the nest site, any wooden structure within a 300-feet radius can be attacked via underground tunnels. Although they usually need contact with soil, some nests of this termite species have even been found several floors up in city buildings or on ferries.
Note: There is no household insurance that covers you for termite damage.

Pretreatment
Our Pretreatment process is performed prior to the building of your future residence or business. Our technician will arrive as quickly as possible to keep the foundation crew’s downtime to a minimum. The following is the procedures our technician will follow. He will graph out the soil area that is to be treated. He will treat the soil completely with a termiticide (Dominion or Termidor) as per the label of that termiticide. The technician will pay special attention to the plumbing accesses and the form boards and apply 2 ga. Of diluted termiticide to these critical areas. The calculation for pretreatment is 1ga. For every 10 square feet horizontally and 4 ga. For every 10 square feet vertically of properly diluted chemical.
Vertical Termite Treatment
This is the second process of your initial termite treatment that was done when your residence or business was originally built. Please call our office to schedule a time and day that is convenient for you, the client, and your family. With a vertical termite treatment, there is no need to go inside your business or residence. The following is the procedure for completing a vertical termite treatment. The technician will trench a 6” deep and 6” wide trench all the way around your residence or business The technician will then treat inside the trenches to apply a termiticide (Dominion or Termidor) directly into the ground to complete a termiticide barrier around your investment. Next, the technician will take several photos of this process that will be kept in your file: this is done to insure the technician is completing the job properly. Finally, the technician will refill and cover the trenches and make them blend in with the landscaping as much as possible

Full Post Termite Treatment
This is your initial termite treatment that will kill and protect your residence or business from termites. Please call us to schedule a time and day that is convenient for you, the client, and your family. With a Full post termite treatment, there is no need to go inside your residence or business. The following is the procedure our technician will follow when performing a Full post termite treatment. The technician will trench a 6” deep and 6” wide trench all the way around your residence or business. The technician will also drill a small hole about a foot up from the ground every 12” into your brick veneer, and into any concrete (porches, patios, etc.) that was not part of the original slab. The technician will then use a vertical rod (looks like a pitchfork) and go around the trenches to apply a termiticide (Termidor) directly into the ground to complete a termiticide barrier around your investment, as well as treat any and all drill holes. Next, the technician will take several photos of this process that will be kept in your file: this is done to insure the technician is completing the job properly. Finally, the technician will refill and cover the trenches and make them blend in with the landscaping as much as possible. The technician will then treat the top of the covered trenches with the same termiticide.
Perimeter Plus Termite Treatment
This is the standard termite treatment that is done to insure the protection of your residence or business from termites. Please call us to schedule a time and day that is convenient for you, the client, and your family. With a perimeter plus treatment, there is no need to go inside your residence or business. The following is the procedure our technician will follow when performing a Perimeter plus termite treatment. The technician will trench a 6” deep and 6” wide trench all the way around your residence or business. Any concrete that was poured around your residence or business after the original slab will also be drilled with a small drill bit every 12”. The technician will then go around the trenches to apply a termiticide (Termidor) directly into the ground to complete a termiticide barrier around your investment, as well as treat any and all drill holes. Next, the technician will take several photos of this process that will be kept in your file: this is done to insure the technician is completing the job properly. Finally, the technician will refill and cover the trenches and make them blend in with the landscaping as much as possible. The technician will then treat the top of the covered trenches with the same termiticide.
Termite Contract Renewal/Inspection
The termite renewal inspection is your yearly inspection to insure that the termiticide is still going strong. This inspection requires our technician to enter your business or residence. He will be using a moisture meter and a flashlight to complete the inspection.Please contact our office to schedule a time and day that is convenient for you the client and your family. The following is the procedure our technicians will follow. The technician is to inspect the interior perimeter walls with both a flashlight and a moisture meter on conducive areas of your business or residence. The technician will then trench a 6”wide, 12”deep trench every 3-5 feet around the outside of your residence or business, paying special attention to the more conducive areas. We also throw in a one time outside pest service with this inspection. The technician will treat the outside of your residence or business with a chemical that is affective against occasional pest invaders. The technician will then refill and cover the trenches and make them blend in as much as possible with the landscaping.