Alabaster & Shelby County · Family-Owned Since 1963
Termite Control in Alabaster, AL
Alabaster sits in one of Alabama's highest termite-pressure areas. We inspect the crawlspace, find how they're getting in, and stop the colony — with Trelona bait stations or a liquid barrier, whichever your home actually needs. Free inspection, no pressure.
- Free termite inspection, quoted in writing before any work starts
- Licensed by the Alabama Dept. of Agriculture & Industries — Permit #7000240
- Same dedicated technician on your property, visit after visit
The short answer
Who does termite control in Alabaster, AL?
Alabama Termite & Pest Services provides termite inspection, treatment, and monitoring throughout Alabaster (ZIP 35007) and Shelby County. We run free inspections, install and monitor Trelona Advance bait stations, and apply liquid barrier treatments. Call or text (205) 425-7378. We are family-owned, founded in 1963, and licensed under Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Permit #7000240.
Know what you're looking at
Is it termites? Here's what Alabaster homeowners notice first
Most infestations are found by accident — a strip of trim that flexes, a floor that gives a little. The signs are usually there for months before anyone reads them as termites.
Mud tubes
Pencil-width dirt tunnels running up foundation walls, pier blocks, or crawlspace framing. Subterranean termites build these to keep moisture around them while they travel. In Alabaster's crawlspace homes, this is the most common first find.
Hollow or soft wood
Tap baseboards, door frames, and sill plates. Termites eat wood from the inside out, so the surface can look perfect while the core is gone. A screwdriver tip that sinks in is a finding, not a maybe.
Swarmers and discarded wings
Dark winged insects near windows and doors, usually in spring. Piles of shed wings on a windowsill mean a colony is mature and reproducing. People mistake these for flying ants constantly — termite swarmers have straight waists and equal-length wings.
Buckling paint and sagging floors
Bubbling paint, warped trim, doors that stick, or a soft spot in the floor. These are late-stage signs. If you're seeing them, the colony has been feeding for a while.
Local risk
Why Alabaster homes sit in a high-pressure termite zone
Alabaster gives termites everything they need at once: warm humid months that stretch most of the year, clay soil that holds moisture, and a housing stock split between older crawlspace homes and fast new construction.
Alabama Cooperative Extension reports that Formosan termites — historically a coastal problem in Mobile and Baldwin counties — are now turning up in central Alabama, which includes Shelby County. Formosan colonies are larger and more aggressive than our native subterranean species. That changes what a proper inspection has to look for here, and it's why we identify species before we quote a treatment.
Source: Alabama Cooperative Extension System — Termite Territory is Expanding in Alabama.
The financial side
What termite damage costs — and why your insurance won't pay for it
$6.8 billion a year, nationwide
The National Pest Management Association estimates termites cause roughly $6.8 billion in property damage across the U.S. annually. Repair cost on any individual home depends entirely on how long the colony fed and what it reached — which is why we won't quote you a damage figure over the phone.
Standard policies exclude it
NPMA notes that standard homeowners insurance policies almost universally exclude termite damage. Insurers treat it as a maintenance issue, not a sudden loss. That makes prevention and early detection the only cost control you actually have.
Straight talk
Why hardware-store termite sprays don't work
They're not fake — they do kill termites. They just kill the wrong ones.
What a DIY spray does
- Kills the foragers you can see — a fraction of the colony
- Leaves the nest underground, feeding and replacing losses
- Can push activity to a different entry point instead of stopping it
- Gives you months of false confidence while damage continues
- No monitoring, so you won't know whether it worked until something sags
What professional treatment does
- Locates the actual entry points and conducive conditions
- Identifies species — native subterranean vs. Formosan changes the plan
- Targets the colony, using bait the workers carry back or a continuous liquid barrier
- Verifies elimination through scheduled monitoring, not guesswork
- Documents everything in writing, which matters at resale
Our process
How termite service works in Alabaster
Five steps. No surprises, no add-ons invented on the truck.
Inspect — free, about 45–60 minutes
We check the crawlspace or slab perimeter, foundation walls, sill plates, joists, plumbing penetrations, and moisture zones. You get findings in writing with photos.
Identify
Species, entry points, and how far activity has spread. Native subterranean and Formosan colonies behave differently and get treated differently.
Treat
Trelona Advance bait stations, a liquid barrier, or both — chosen from what we found on your property. You approve a flat written price before we start.
Monitor
Scheduled station checks confirm the colony is actually gone. This is the step DIY skips, and it's the one that proves the treatment worked.
Prevent
We flag the conditions that invited them — wood-to-soil contact, a leaking hose bib, mulch piled against siding — and keep protection active year to year.
Two systems
Bait stations or liquid barrier — which one fits your home
Both work. They solve the problem differently, and the right answer depends on your foundation, your soil, and what we find on the inspection.
Trelona Advance Termite Bait System
Stations are placed in the soil around the structure. Foraging termites find the bait, carry it back, and the colony declines from the inside. We monitor the stations on a schedule, so you get ongoing evidence rather than a one-time promise.
- Works on the colony, not just the foragers
- Minimal disruption — no drilling through slab or interior finishes
- Ongoing monitoring built in
- Good fit for wooded lots, crawlspace homes, and properties with pets and kids in the yard
Liquid barrier treatment
A treated zone is established in the soil around and under the structure. Termites crossing it pick up the material and transfer it through the colony. This is often the better call for active infestations that need to be stopped quickly.
- Fast-acting against an infestation already inside the structure
- Creates a continuous protected perimeter
- Often paired with bait stations for long-term coverage
- Applied precisely, based on inspection findings — not a blanket soak
Pricing
What termite service costs in Alabaster
We quote termite work after the inspection, not before. Two homes on the same street can need very different treatments depending on foundation type, linear footage, and how far activity has spread. A number over the phone would be a guess, and you'd end up paying for the padding.
Free
Termite Inspection
No cost, no obligation, no contract to sit through.
- Full crawlspace or slab perimeter inspection
- Species identification and entry-point mapping
- Written findings with photos
- Flat quote before any work is scheduled
Quoted after inspection
Termite Protection Plan
Treatment plus ongoing monitoring, priced to your specific structure.
- Trelona Advance bait stations, liquid barrier, or both
- Scheduled monitoring visits
- Same dedicated technician each time
- Annual renewal — termite pressure here doesn't stop
For buyers & sellers
Real Estate Termite Inspection
WDO reports for Alabaster closings, on the timeline your contract needs.
- Official wood-destroying organism report
- Coordinated with your agent, lender, or closing attorney
- Clear documentation of findings and conditions
- Fast scheduling around closing dates
Alabaster neighborhoods we treat
ZIP 35007. We run Shelby County routes weekly, so scheduling in Alabaster rarely means waiting on an opening.
Weatherly
Mature trees and shaded lots hold moisture against foundations. Older crawlspaces here need the closest look.
Lake Forest
Proximity to creek drainage keeps soil moisture high year-round, which supports larger colonies.
Wynlake
Newer construction on recently graded soil. Grading displaces colonies toward the nearest structure.
Silver Creek
Larger footprints mean more linear feet of foundation to protect and more station placements.
Meadow View
Established family neighborhood with ongoing termite activity reported across the area.
Hwy 31 & Hwy 119 corridors
Mixed residential and commercial. We handle both — ask about commercial termite protection.
Also in Alabaster
Other pest services for Alabaster homes and businesses
Nearby
Termite control in neighboring Shelby & Jefferson County cities
Questions
Alabaster termite control FAQs
The things Alabaster homeowners actually ask us on the first call.
How much does termite treatment cost in Alabaster, AL?
Termite treatment is quoted after a free inspection, because price depends on foundation type, the linear footage we need to protect, the species involved, and how far activity has spread. The inspection costs nothing and you get a flat written price before any work is scheduled. Call or text (205) 425-7378 to set it up.
What types of termites are common in Alabaster, AL?
Native subterranean termites are the most common and most destructive in Alabaster. Alabama Cooperative Extension also reports Formosan termites expanding from the coastal counties into central Alabama, which includes Shelby County. Formosan colonies are larger and more aggressive, so we identify the species during the inspection before recommending a treatment.
How long does a termite inspection take?
Most Alabaster homes take 45 to 60 minutes. We inspect the crawlspace or slab perimeter, foundation walls, sill plates, joists, plumbing penetrations, and moisture zones. You receive written findings with photos, whether or not we find anything.
Can termites be active without any visible signs?
Yes, and that's the normal case. Subterranean termites travel underground and inside wood, so activity usually starts in the crawlspace, behind walls, or under flooring. Most homeowners don't see evidence until damage is already underway, which is why annual inspection matters more than waiting for a symptom.
Do new homes in Wynlake and Silver Creek get termites?
They do. Site grading for new construction disturbs established colonies and pushes them toward the nearest structure, which is often the new build. A home being new says nothing about whether the soil around it holds an active colony.
Does homeowners insurance cover termite damage?
Almost never. The National Pest Management Association notes that standard homeowners policies almost universally exclude termite damage, because insurers treat it as preventable maintenance rather than a sudden loss. Prevention and early detection are the only real cost controls available.
How often should an Alabaster home be inspected for termites?
At least once a year. Every six to twelve months is a better schedule for crawlspace homes, wooded lots, or properties near creek drainage. Alabaster's climate allows year-round termite activity, so there's no dormant season to skip.
Bait stations or liquid treatment — which is better?
Neither is universally better. Trelona Advance bait stations work the colony down over time with ongoing monitoring and no drilling, which suits crawlspace homes and wooded lots. A liquid barrier acts faster against an infestation already in the structure. Many Alabaster homes end up with both. The inspection decides it.
Can termites come back after treatment?
Pressure in Alabaster is constant, so a treated home can face new colonies later. That's what the monitoring schedule is for — we check stations on a set interval and catch new activity before it reaches the structure.
Do you repair termite damage?
No. We're a licensed termite and pest control company — we inspect, treat, and monitor. We don't do carpentry, flooring, or structural repair. If we find damage, we document it clearly in your report so you can take it to a contractor.
Do you provide WDO reports for real estate closings in Alabaster?
Yes. We handle wood-destroying organism inspections and reports for Alabaster buyers, sellers, agents, and closing attorneys, scheduled around your closing date. See our real estate termite inspection page.
Are your termite treatments safe around kids and pets?
Trelona Advance bait stations sit in the soil in tamper-resistant housings around the structure. Liquid treatments are applied to soil and structural contact points, not living space. Your technician will walk you through any re-entry guidance before treatment. If anyone in the home has specific sensitivities, tell us at the inspection and we'll plan around it.
About us
A family company that has worked Shelby County for decades
Alabama Termite & Pest Services was founded in 1963 and is still family-owned. We've served Alabaster for more than 60 years, from our Bessemer office about 25 minutes up I-65. That's not a franchise territory on a map — it's a route our technicians run every week.
You get a dedicated technician who knows your property and what the neighborhood around it is dealing with. That continuity is the difference between someone reading a work order and someone who remembers the soft spot near your back steps from last spring.
Licensed under Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Permit #7000240.
Free inspection
Get your Alabaster termite inspection scheduled
Tell us where you are and what you're seeing. We'll get a technician out, inspect the structure, and give you findings in writing — whether or not you hire us.
Would rather just talk to someone?
Call or Text (205) 425-7378Request Your Free Termite Inspection
Shelby County routes run weekly — most Alabaster requests are scheduled quickly.