The short version
Most termite treatments for a home in Pembroke Pines cost about $1,200–$3,500. Around Pembroke Pines, bait systems cost about the same to install, plus a yearly monitoring fee. An inspection usually runs $75–$250.
- Most treatments in Pembroke Pines cost about $1,200–$3,500.
- Bait systems add a yearly monitoring fee.
- Inspections usually cost $75–$250.
- Compare what each quote covers, not just the total.
- Insurance usually doesn’t cover termite damage.
Homeowners, landlords and anyone buying or selling a house in Pembroke Pines, whether you've spotted something or just want to know what to watch for.
What to look for
Termites work quietly. A colony can feed inside a wall for years. Winters around Pembroke Pines stay mild, with average lows near 59°F, so colonies keep feeding all year. Spongy floors or bubbling paint usually mean long-running damage. So it's worth an inspection, even for one or two signs.
- 1Tiny pinholes in drywall rimmed with mud.
- 2Discarded wings caught in spider webs.
- 3Mud tubes running up foundation walls or piers.
- 4Piles of identical shed wings on windowsills.
- 5Screwdriver sinks easily into sills or trim.
- 6Termite activity reported at a neighbor's home.
Why it’s worth acting soon
- Colonies grow and spread every year they go untreated.
- Damage hides behind drywall, flooring and trim.
- Homeowners insurance usually doesn’t cover termite damage.
- An active infestation can complicate a home sale.
- Formosan colonies are large and can do serious damage quickly.
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Estimate termite treatment cost in Pembroke Pines
Adjust for your situation to see a ballpark range.
Estimated range
A rough guide only. Your quote depends on your house and what the inspection finds.
Treatment options and typical costs
Termite Inspection and WDI Report
$75–$250
The inspector checks the foundation, garage, attic and damp spots. Bring up anything you’ve noticed.
- Time
- 60–120 minutes
- Best for
- Every job, real estate closings, and yearly peace of mind
Liquid Soil Termiticide Barrier
$1,200–$3,500 (often $3–$16 per linear foot)
A soil barrier stops termites from reaching wood through the ground. For most Pembroke Pines homes with active subterranean termites, this is the fastest way to end feeding.
- Time
- Half a day to a full day
- Best for
- Active subterranean termites; fast knockdown around the foundation
Annual Renewal and Monitoring
$150–$400 per year
Some Pembroke Pines homeowners drop the renewal after a quiet year or two. That usually voids the warranty and leaves the barrier untested.
- Time
- 30–60 minutes per visit
- Best for
- Keeping a treated home protected after the initial job
Fumigation for Drywood Termites
$1,200–$4,000 (often $1–$4 per square foot)
Tenting is thorough but leaves no residual protection behind. New drywood swarmers can land on a Pembroke Pines home the following season, so follow-up inspections still matter.
- Time
- 2–3 days including tenting and aeration
- Best for
- Widespread drywood termites throughout a structure
Prices are typical published ranges. Ask what’s included before you compare quotes.
A slow leak under a sink keeps the wood damp, and damp wood is exactly what termites are looking for.What termite work costs in Pembroke Pines.
- A typical home in Pembroke Pines is worth around $430k, so a $1,200–$3,500 treatment is a small share of what's at stake. On the slab homes common around Pembroke Pines, drilling through patios, porches and garage floors adds labor. - Termite Inspection and WDI Report: $75–$250 - Liquid Soil Termiticide Barrier: $1,200–$3,500 (often $3–$16 per linear foot) - Annual Renewal and Monitoring: $150–$400 per year - Fumigation for Drywood Termites: $1,200–$4,000 (often $1–$4 per square foot)
Local termites conditions in Pembroke Pines.
A provider who works Pembroke Pines and Florida every day can point out the specific conditions that matter most here, and getting the scope, price, and follow-up terms in writing makes it easier to compare options. Knowing Pembroke Pines's seasonal timing lets you schedule treatment before the busy stretch rather than after it, which usually means faster service and a more accurate quote. An inspection in Pembroke Pines usually starts outside and works inward, checking the foundation, gaps around doors and windows, and any moisture or clutter near the structure first. Around Pembroke Pines, the area is mostly suburban, so termites pressure can differ from one block to the next depending on how tight the entry points are and how much food, water, or shelter is close by. Pembroke Pines sits in a tropical climate, and that sets the pace for termite activity here: spring swarm season (March-May), warmer earlier in the south.
Mulch piled against the house and a dripping hose bib give termites moisture and cover. Pull mulch back and fix the drip.Which termites live around Pembroke Pines.
Look for tiny piles of pellets that look like coarse sand. Drywood termites are common around Pembroke Pines as well, flying straight into attic framing, eaves and furniture without any soil contact. They can do more damage, faster. Their colonies are much bigger than native ones. They arrived through Gulf Coast ports. Formosan termites are established in Florida too. It needs steady moisture. It nests in soil and builds mud tubes to reach wood. The termite you're most likely to meet in Pembroke Pines is the eastern subterranean termite.
When termites swarm here.
Save a few in a bag, or snap a clear photo. A swarm inside usually means it's in the house. A swarm outside means a colony is nearby. Drywood termites swarm on spring and summer evenings, often near lights. Look for them on warm, humid evenings around porch lights. Formosan termites in Florida swarm later, from late April into June. Around Pembroke Pines, eastern subterranean termites usually swarm from February through April, typically on a warm, sunny day after rain. Swarm season is when termites show themselves.
Where to look around your house.
The same advice applies across the area, from Pembroke Pines out to Miramar and Davie. Keep soil and mulch below the slab edge. Outside, watch for mud tubes behind shrubs. Look where pipes come through the floor. Check the garage edges and behind baseboards. Many homes in Pembroke Pines sit on concrete slabs, so termites come up through expansion joints, plumbing gaps and settlement cracks.
A year of termites in Pembroke Pines.
- Spring: swarm season. Around Pembroke Pines, expect it from February through April. Check windowsills and light fixtures for wings. - Summer: with highs around 91°F in Pembroke Pines, termites follow moisture, so watch AC drain lines, sprinkler zones and hose bibs. - Fall: with about 61 inches of rain a year in Pembroke Pines, make sure gutters and downspouts carry water well away from the foundation. - Winter: a good time to book an inspection in Pembroke Pines, before swarm season starts.
Ways to keep the cost down.
- Book before swarm season, when schedules fill up. - If you already have a warranty, keep the renewal current. - Ask about both bait and liquid options for your house. - Fix leaks and drainage first. Moisture brings termites back. - Get two or three quotes, and compare what each one covers.
What happens at an inspection.
Most inspections take an hour or two. The inspector walks the outside of the house first. They check the foundation, the soil line and nearby wood. Inside, they check the garage, baseboards, plumbing gaps and the attic. On a slab, they focus on joints, cracks and pipe gaps. A moisture meter and a probe help them find hidden activity. Afterward, ask them to show you what they found. Photos help.
Termites or ants?
- Tunnels: termite galleries are packed with mud. Ant tunnels are clean and smooth. - Debris: termites leave mud. Carpenter ants leave sawdust. - Antennae: termite antennae are straight. Ant antennae bend like an elbow. - Waist: termites are thick through the middle. Ants are pinched. - Wings: termite wings are all the same length. Ant wings aren’t.
Getting ready for treatment day.
Prep is light for liquid treatments and bait stations. Clear a walking path along the exterior walls. Move boxes away from garage walls. Flag sprinkler heads and buried lines. Keep kids and pets inside while the Pembroke Pines crew applies the product, and ask how long to stay off treated soil. In Florida, formosan swarms early April–late June shortly after sunset, peaking in May (UF/IFAS); FDACS gives evenings April–July. Asian subterranean swarms have been recorded in March. Drywood swarmers fly in daytime in summer and fall. In Florida, formosan swarms early April–late June shortly after sunset, peaking in May (UF/IFAS); FDACS gives evenings April–July. Asian subterranean swarms have been recorded in March. Drywood swarmers fly in daytime in summer and fall. Drill holes in slabs or patios get patched afterward.
Mulch and termites.
Pull mulch back from the foundation and keep the layer thin. A dry gap along the house makes mud tubes easier to spot, and with roughly 61 inches of rain a year in Pembroke Pines, keeping that strip dry takes real grading and gutter work. Wood chips touching the siding trap the moisture termites are after.
Questions to ask before you sign.
- What do I need to do before and after treatment? - What does the yearly renewal cost? - What does the warranty cover, and for how long? - Is the whole foundation treated, or just one spot? - What product or system will you use? - Which termites did you find, and where?
What affects the price
- Linear feet of foundation to be treated.
- Whole-house fumigation versus spot treatment.
- Slab, crawl space, or basement construction.
- Time of year and how booked up local companies are.
- Warranty type: retreatment only or damage repair.
- Liquid barrier versus bait station system.
- Attached garages, decks, and additions.
- Annual renewal and monitoring fees.
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What's your biggest concern about termite control costs?
When to call for help
Lenders often ask for one. It's also the cheapest termite service. Carpenter ants leave clean tunnels and sawdust. Termites leave mud. Call if you see mud tubes, pellets or an indoor swarm. Hollow-sounding wood is another clue. Buying or selling? Get a wood-destroying insect (WDI) report either way.
What you can do yourself
Treating an active colony is harder. The product has to reach the whole colony. It also needs even coverage around the entire foundation. Store-bought sprays usually kill only the termites you see. Some of the work is yours. Pull mulch back from the foundation. Fix leaks and clear gutters. Keep firewood away from the house.
Termites in Pembroke Pines
A typical home in Pembroke Pines is worth around $430k, which puts a few hundred dollars for an inspection and prevention in perspective. With summer highs around 91°F, Pembroke Pines's tropical climate decides when local termites are busiest. An annual inspection is common sense here. Florida is one of the most termite-active states in the country. Pembroke Pines gets about 61 inches of rain a year, and average humidity sits near 74%, so the soil around foundations rarely dries out.
Local research
Termites in Pembroke Pines, FL: what the public record shows
Before you compare quotes, it helps to know which termites actually live in Florida, when they are busiest around Pembroke Pines, and what the state figures look like. Everything below links to the agency or university page it came from.
Termite species established in Florida
Florida has more structural termite species than any other state, so identification drives the treatment choice.
UF/IFAS ExtensionInvasive termite species in Florida
The invasive Formosan and Asian subterranean termites and the West Indian drywood termite are the ones most likely to be in a home.
UF/IFAS ExtensionFormosan termite peak swarm month in Florida
Evening swarms around lights in May are the most common way Florida homeowners discover Formosan colonies.
UF/IFAS ExtensionTermite species recorded in Florida
- Eastern subterranean termite (Reticulitermes flavipes) — UGA calls it 'the most widely distributed subterranean termite, and it is the most common termite found in the eastern United States'; it swarms February through April in Georgi…
- Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus) — FDACS lists it in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas, Arizona, California and Hawaii. Colonies contain…
- Asian subterranean termite (Coptotermes gestroi) — UF/IFAS: 'is currently restricted to southern Florida'; one of six invasive termite species among 20 established in Florida. FDACS lists it as primarily South Florida only.
- West Indian drywood termite (Cryptotermes brevis) — UF/IFAS lists it among the major structural pest species accounting for roughly 65% of Florida termite reports. Clemson records the 'powderpost' drywood termite in seven South C…
When termites are busiest around Pembroke Pines
Formosan swarms early April–late June shortly after sunset, peaking in May (UF/IFAS); FDACS gives evenings April–July. Asian subterranean swarms have been recorded in March. Drywood swarmers fly in daytime in summer and fall.
UF/IFAS: Formosan is 'distributed throughout the state, primarily in urban areas with high population density'; Asian subterranean 'is currently restricted to southern Florida'. FDACS recommends annual inspections by licensed pest control professionals and notes termites 'can use cracks the thickness of a credit card to invade'.
Rules that apply in Florida
Sources: Termite Species Distribution in Florida and UF Termite Identification Services (IN1360); UF/IFAS Extension; Biology of Subterranean Termites in the Eastern United States (B1209); University of Missouri Extension; Formosan Termite Program. Figures are quoted as the source prints them. How we check our sources
Simple ways to keep termites away
- Keep the termite renewal contract current after treatment.
- Extend downspouts so water drains away from walls.
- Grade soil to slope away from the foundation.
- Caulk gaps around plumbing and utility penetrations.
- Seal cracks in the foundation and slab.
- Keep six inches between soil and siding or wood.
A damp cabinet under a leaky sink is worth reporting to your landlord early. Fixing the leak removes what draws termites in.Did you know?
Around Pembroke Pines, termites have been chewing wood for well over 100 million years, since the age of the dinosaurs.
Around Pembroke Pines, soldier termites can't feed themselves, so the workers feed them mouth to mouth.
Questions people ask
How much does termite fumigation cost?
Drywood termites are common around Pembroke Pines, so it does come up. It's mainly for drywood termites. Usually $1,200–$4,000, often $1–$4 per square foot.
How much does a termite inspection cost?
It's worth asking. Some companies credit it toward treatment if you go ahead. Usually $75–$250.
How much does termite treatment cost?
Drilling through slabs and patios adds to the price. Around Pembroke Pines, bait systems cost about the same to install, plus $300–$500 a year. Most liquid treatments run about $1,200–$3,500.
How much does annual termite renewal cost?
Letting it lapse usually ends the warranty. It keeps the warranty active and includes a yearly check. Usually $150–$400 a year.
How do I choose a termite company?
Compare the proposals, not just the totals. Ask what the warranty covers. Ask which termites they found and what product they'll use. Make sure they're licensed in Florida.
Is termite treatment safe for kids and pets?
Ask for the label and follow any re-entry times. Bait stations are locked and buried. Soil treatments stay in the ground. Used according to the label, yes.
Do I need a termite inspection when buying a house?
Ask your agent when it's due. Either way, it's cheap peace of mind. Many lenders ask for a wood-destroying insect (WDI) report. Usually, yes.
Do most homeowners know termites can damage their house?
Around Pembroke Pines, termites are best caught early through inspection, because the damage is hidden inside wood until it is far along. Around Pembroke Pines, a professional inspection looks for mud tubes, damaged wood, and swarming activity, and treatment targets the soil and the colony rather than just the visible wood.
Are termites common in Florida?
Around Pembroke Pines, the usual culprit is the eastern subterranean termite.
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The facts in this article come from the public sources listed above. Every home is different, so ask the company you talk to about pricing and what’s included. Published by Termite Exterminator · Updated September 11, 2026 · How we write these guides