The short version
Most termite problems in Pembroke Pines are eastern subterranean termites, and the usual fix is a liquid soil treatment or bait stations. Drywood termites need fumigation or wood treatment instead. Start with an inspection; $75–$250 is typical.
- Look for mud tubes, shed wings and hollow-sounding wood.
- Swarms usually show up from February through April.
- Drywood termites need wood treatment or fumigation instead.
- An inspection typically costs $75–$250.
- 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.
- 1Doors and windows that suddenly stick.
- 2Layered, honeycombed wood packed with soil.
- 3Small kick-out holes in exposed wood.
- 4Sagging or spongy floors near exterior walls.
- 5Tiny pinholes in drywall rimmed with mud.
- 6Mud in cracks of subfloor or joists.
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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Termite activity through the year in Pembroke Pines
Spring
swarm season. For Pembroke Pines homes, 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.
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
Annual Renewal and Monitoring
$150–$400 per year
A renewal contract sends a technician back each year to re-inspect and touch up the treatment. Many liquid warranties stay valid only if renewal is kept current.
- 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)
Fumigation does not treat subterranean termites living in the soil. A Pembroke Pines home with both species may need a soil barrier as well as the tent.
- Time
- 2–3 days including tenting and aeration
- Best for
- Widespread drywood termites throughout a structure
Bait Station System with Monitoring
$1,500–$3,500 install, plus $300–$500 per year
Bait systems around Pembroke Pines homes need ongoing monitoring to keep working. Skip the yearly service and the stations go unchecked.
- Time
- 2–4 hours to install; checked quarterly
- Best for
- Colony elimination, wells and slabs, homes near water
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.How treatment works on a typical Pembroke Pines home.
Bait stations are the other main option. They're spaced every 10 to 20 feet. Termites carry the bait back to the colony. The stations are checked on a schedule, often every few months. For Pembroke Pines homes, on a slab, the crew treats the soil along the outside walls. Under patios and garage floors, they drill small holes. Treatment goes in through the holes, which get patched afterward.
Which termites live around Pembroke Pines.
They arrived through Gulf Coast ports. Their colonies are much bigger than native ones. They can do more damage, faster. Drywood termites are common around Pembroke Pines as well, flying straight into attic framing, eaves and furniture without any soil contact. Look for tiny piles of pellets that look like coarse sand. The termite you're most likely to meet in Pembroke Pines is the eastern subterranean termite. It nests in soil and builds mud tubes to reach wood. It needs steady moisture. Formosan termites are established in Florida too.
A downspout that dumps water at the foundation keeps the soil wet year-round. Extend it well away from the house.When termites swarm here.
Drywood termites swarm on spring and summer evenings, often near lights. A swarm outside means a colony is nearby. A swarm inside usually means it's in the house. Save a few in a bag, or snap a clear photo. Swarm season is when termites show themselves. For Pembroke Pines homes, eastern subterranean termites usually swarm from February through April, typically on a warm, sunny day after rain. Formosan termites in Florida swarm later, from late April into June. Look for them on warm, humid evenings around porch lights.
Where to look around your house.
Outside, watch for mud tubes behind shrubs. Keep soil and mulch below the slab edge. The same advice applies across the area, from Pembroke Pines out to Miramar and Davie. Many homes in Pembroke Pines sit on concrete slabs, so termites come up through expansion joints, plumbing gaps and settlement cracks. Check the garage edges and behind baseboards. Look where pipes come through the floor.
A year of termites in Pembroke Pines.
- 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. - Spring: swarm season. For Pembroke Pines homes, expect it from February through April. Check windowsills and light fixtures for wings.
What happens at an inspection.
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. 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.
Termites or ants?
- Waist: termites are thick through the middle. Ants are pinched. - Antennae: termite antennae are straight. Ant antennae bend like an elbow. - Debris: termites leave mud. Carpenter ants leave sawdust. - Tunnels: termite galleries are packed with mud. Ant tunnels are clean and smooth. - Wings: termite wings are all the same length. Ant wings aren’t.
Getting ready for treatment day.
Mark sprinkler heads and any buried lines. Keep pets and kids inside while the crew works outside. Ask how long to stay off treated soil. Any drill holes in a slab or patio get patched. Soil treatments and bait stations need little prep. Clear a path along the outside walls. Move stored boxes away from garage walls.
Mulch and termites.
A dry strip along the house lets you spot mud tubes. Wood chips right against siding hold moisture termites like. Keep mulch thin and pull it back from the foundation.
Questions to ask before you sign.
- What product or system will you use? - Is the whole foundation treated, or just one spot? - What does the warranty cover, and for how long? - What does the yearly renewal cost? - What do I need to do before and after treatment? - Which termites did you find, and where?
What affects the price
- Liquid barrier versus bait station system.
- Wells, drains, or water features limiting chemical use.
- Linear feet of foundation to be treated.
- Whole-house fumigation versus spot treatment.
- Warranty type: retreatment only or damage repair.
- Annual renewal and monitoring fees.
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What's your biggest concern about termites?
When to call for help
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. Lenders often ask for one. It's also the cheapest termite service. Carpenter ants leave clean tunnels and sawdust. Termites leave mud.
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
Pembroke Pines gets about 61 inches of rain a year, and average humidity sits near 74%, so the soil around foundations rarely dries out. Florida is one of the most termite-active states in the country. An annual inspection is common sense here. With summer highs around 91°F, Pembroke Pines's tropical climate decides when local termites are busiest. A typical home in Pembroke Pines is worth around $430k, which puts a few hundred dollars for an inspection and prevention in perspective.
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
- Store firewood well away from the house, off the ground.
- Keep gutters clean so water does not pool.
- Caulk gaps around plumbing and utility penetrations.
- Install a vapor barrier over crawl space soil.
- Seal cracks in the foundation and slab.
- Inspect used furniture for drywood pellets before bringing indoors.
Keep the inspection diagram, treatment record and warranty together. Buyers and inspectors will ask for them later.Did you know?
For Pembroke Pines homes, soldier termites can't feed themselves, so the workers feed them mouth to mouth.
For Pembroke Pines homes, termites are closer cousins to cockroaches than to ants, despite the old nickname white ants.
Questions people ask
Do I need a termite inspection when buying a house?
Usually, yes. Many lenders ask for a wood-destroying insect (WDI) report. Either way, it's cheap peace of mind. Ask your agent when it's due.
What does a WDI report include?
It lists any termites or damage found. It also notes conditions that invite them, like wood touching soil. It only covers areas the inspector could reach.
Can termites damage a house on a concrete slab?
Yes. They come up through expansion joints, plumbing gaps and small cracks. Most homes around Pembroke Pines sit on slabs, so inspectors check those spots first.
How do I know if I have termites or flying ants?
Check the wings and the waist. Termite wings are all the same length. Ants have a pinched waist; termites don't. Save one in a bag for the inspector.
How long does termite treatment take?
A liquid barrier takes half a day to a day. Bait stations take a few hours to install. Fumigation takes two to three days.
Can I pay for termite monitoring without a full treatment?
For Pembroke Pines homes, termites are best caught early through inspection, because the damage is hidden inside wood until it is far along. For Pembroke Pines homes, 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