Close-up image of active termites chewing through a wooden structural beam inside a residential home, illustrating hidden termite damage that can occur behind walls and floors in Helena, Alabama homes.Alabama’s Family-Owned Termite Company Since 1963
Termite Control in Alabama
Termites are a structural problem, not a routine pest problem. We inspect first, tell you what is actually happening, and recommend protection that matches your foundation, your moisture conditions, and your part of the state.
- Free termite inspections for homeowners and businesses
- Trelona® bait stations, liquid treatment, or a combination plan
- Termite letters and Wood Infestation Reports for real estate closings
- Offices serving Birmingham Metro and Baldwin County / Gulf Coast
Think you have termites?
Send a quick request and the office will route you to the Birmingham or Gulf Coast team for a free inspection.
Who provides termite control in Alabama?
Alabama Termite & Pest Services is a family-owned company that has provided termite inspection, treatment, and protection in Alabama since 1963. We serve Birmingham Metro from our Bessemer office and Baldwin County and the Gulf Coast from our Lillian office. Services include free termite inspections, Trelona® termite bait stations, liquid termite treatment, combination protection plans, annual renewals, and Wood Infestation Reports for real estate closings.
Termites are a structural problem.
Most pests are a comfort issue. Termites are a building issue. They work inside framing, sill plates, joists, and studs, and by the time damage is visible from the living side of a wall, it has usually been going on for a while.
That is why termite service should not be sold like a quarterly spray. The right protection depends on how the structure is built, how water moves around it, where the soil contacts wood, and what the inspection actually turns up.
- Inspection for evidence, moisture, shelter tubes, and wood-to-soil contact
- A recommendation built on your foundation type, not a standard package
- Monitored bait station systems when they fit the property
- Documentation for lenders, agents, buyers, and sellers
Alabama’s termite pressure is well documented by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, including expanding Formosan termite activity along the Gulf Coast.
Alabama does not have one termite problem. It has three.
Species changes the treatment, the urgency, and where we have to look. Where you live in the state changes which one is most likely.
Eastern Subterranean Termite
The most widespread termite in Alabama, found statewide. Lives in soil, builds mud tubes to reach wood, and swarms in daylight from roughly February through May — often on a warm day after rain.
Formosan Subterranean Termite
First identified in Alabama in the 1980s in Mobile and Baldwin counties, which still carry the state’s heaviest concentration. Colonies are far larger and forage more widely than native species. Swarms at night in late spring, drawn to porch lights.
Drywood Termite
Southeastern drywood termites are found primarily in south Alabama. They live inside the wood itself and need no soil contact, which means soil treatment alone will not reach them.
Why This Matters to You
A Birmingham-area home and a Gulf Coast home can need different plans for the same symptom. If you find swarmers, save a few or photograph them before you clean up. Species, timing, and location tell us more in five minutes than a week of guessing.
What to look for before it becomes a repair bill.
None of these mean your house is falling down. All of them mean it is worth an inspection.
Swarmers indoors
Winged termites near windows, doors, porches, or light fixtures. A swarm inside is the clearest signal a colony is close.
Discarded wings
Small piles of thin, equal-length wings on sills, along baseboards, in the garage, or on a screened porch.
Mud tubes
Pencil-width mud tunnels on foundation walls, block piers, slab edges, or under an elevated home.
Hollow or soft wood
Trim, door frames, floors, or deck boards that sound hollow when tapped or give under pressure.
Bubbling paint or warped trim
Termite damage often looks like water damage. Both are worth inspecting rather than assuming.
Wood touching soil
Deck posts, steps, fence pickets, and landscape timbers in contact with the ground are a direct route in.
Three approaches. The inspection decides which.
Foundation type, soil, moisture, visible activity, landscaping, and access all factor in before we recommend anything.
Trelona® Bait Stations
Stations installed around the exterior perimeter provide ongoing monitoring and long-term protection with minimal disruption to landscaping, patios, and walkways.
How bait stations workLiquid Termite Treatment
Soil treatment around the foundation, slab edge, and entry points. Typically recommended when termites are active, mud tubes are present, or the inspection shows activity near the structure.
Ask if this fits your homeCombination Protection
Bait stations plus targeted liquid treatment, moisture guidance, and annual inspections. Built for active infestations, complex or elevated foundations, wooded lots, and properties with persistent moisture.
See if you need thisStart with the free inspection.
You do not have to pick an option. That is our job after we look at the structure. The inspection costs you nothing and you keep the findings either way.
Schedule ItProtection that continues after the treatment.
A one-time treatment addresses what is happening today. A protection plan keeps the structure monitored and covered going forward.
Termite Inspection
Free.
A technician inspects the foundation, perimeter, crawlspace or under-structure, accessible wood, and moisture conditions, then explains what was found and what it means.
- Full findings explained on site
- No obligation to purchase
- Written recommendation if treatment is needed
Termite Protection Plan
Pricing based on structure size and plan type.
Ongoing termite protection built around your property, with annual inspection and renewal. This is what most homeowners end up on after treatment.
- Annual inspection included
- Monitoring through bait stations where installed
- Renewable year to year
- Retreatment of covered areas if termites return while the plan is active
Real Estate Termite Services
Priced per inspection.
Termite inspections, termite letters, and Wood Infestation Reports for buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, and property managers — handled on closing timelines.
- Wood Infestation Reports (WIR)
- Termite letters for lenders
- Bond transfer and renewal questions
Inspect. Identify. Explain. Treat. Monitor.
No treatment recommendation before the inspection. Ever.
Inspect
Foundation, perimeter, crawlspace or under-structure, accessible wood, and moisture-prone areas.
Identify
Active termites, species indicators, prior damage, mud tubes, and conditions inviting termites in.
Explain
Plain-language findings, including what is urgent and what is not.
Treat
Bait stations, liquid treatment, or a combination, matched to the structure and the evidence.
Monitor
Annual inspection and ongoing monitoring so protection does not stop after one visit.
High-resolution close-up showing worker and soldier termites near a soil mound and weathered wood, highlighting their size, color, and colony behavior.Termite letters and Wood Infestation Reports.
Alabama real estate transactions commonly require documentation of visible evidence of wood-destroying organisms. If a lender, agent, buyer, or seller has asked for a termite letter, the clock is already running.
- Wood Infestation Reports for closings
- Buyer and seller pre-listing inspections
- Termite bond transfer and renewal questions
- Documentation for property managers and portfolios
Customer Reviews
What Alabama homeowners say about our termite work
Homeowners and businesses across Alabama choose us for clear inspections, honest recommendations, and follow-through after treatment.
Alabama Termite & Pest Services received an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from over 200 reviews.
Schedule My Free InspectionTermite control from Birmingham to the Gulf Coast.
Two Alabama offices, two very different termite environments. Pick your city below for local detail, or call the office closest to your property.
Birmingham Metro
Jefferson and Shelby County properties deal with native subterranean termites, crawlspace construction, older housing stock, wooded lots, and soil disturbance around new subdivisions.
Termite pages: Birmingham, Bessemer, Hoover, Alabaster, Helena, Lake View.
Call 205-425-7378Baldwin County / Gulf Coast
Coastal Baldwin County carries the state’s heaviest Formosan termite pressure, plus sandy soil, a shallow water table, elevated pier construction, and year-round humidity.
Termite pages: Foley, Lillian.
Call 251-752-0506Termite damage in a commercial building is a balance-sheet problem.
Property managers, multi-family communities, warehouses, restaurants, and offices need documented inspections, scheduled monitoring, and service that does not interrupt operations.
Termite questions Alabama homeowners actually ask.
How much does a termite inspection cost?
Termite inspections are free. After the inspection we explain what we found and give you a clear recommendation with an upfront quote if treatment or protection is needed. You keep the findings whether or not you hire us.
When do termites swarm in Alabama?
Eastern subterranean termites typically swarm during daylight hours from roughly February through May, often on a warm day after rain. Formosan termites, concentrated along the Gulf Coast, swarm at night in late spring and are drawn to lights. An indoor swarm at any time of year is worth a prompt inspection.
What is the difference between flying ants and termite swarmers?
Termite swarmers have straight antennae, a thick waist, and four wings of roughly equal length. Flying ants have bent antennae, a pinched waist, and front wings longer than the back wings. If you are not sure, save a sample in a bag or take a close photo and call us.
Do termite bait stations actually work?
Bait stations are effective for long-term protection when they are installed correctly, monitored on schedule, and maintained. They are placed in the soil around the exterior perimeter and function as both a monitoring system and a treatment method. They are not a fit for every property, which is what the inspection determines.
How often should I have a termite inspection?
Once a year is the general standard, and homes on an active protection plan receive an annual inspection as part of the plan. Inspect sooner if you see swarmers, mud tubes, or wood that sounds hollow, or if you are buying or selling.
Are termite treatments safe around children and pets?
We apply products according to label directions and explain any preparation or re-entry instructions before service. Tell the office in advance about children, pets, aquariums, gardens, or wells so we can adjust placement and product selection.
Does a new construction home need termite protection?
Yes. Termites live in the soil long before a house goes up, and construction disturbs existing colonies. New builds benefit from proactive protection rather than waiting for evidence to appear.
Can I handle termites myself?
You can reduce risk yourself: keep wood off the soil, move firewood and lumber away from the structure, pull mulch back from the foundation, fix leaks and drainage problems, and keep crawlspace vents clear. Treatment is a different matter. Subterranean termite control requires soil or baiting work that is regulated and difficult to do correctly without training and equipment.
What is a Wood Infestation Report or termite letter?
A Wood Infestation Report documents visible evidence of wood-destroying organisms at the time of inspection. Lenders and agents commonly request one during Alabama real estate transactions. See our real estate termite inspection page, and call before your closing deadline rather than the week of.
What happens if termites come back after treatment?
If termite activity returns to a covered area while your protection plan is active, we come back and re-treat it at no additional charge. The specific coverage terms are set out in your agreement and we will walk you through them before you sign.
Which office should I call?
For Birmingham Metro, Jefferson County, and Shelby County, call 205-425-7378. For Baldwin County and the Gulf Coast, call 251-752-0506. If you are not sure, call either one and the team will route you.
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Termite damage does not pause while you think about it. The inspection is free and it is the only way to know where you actually stand.
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