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At Commonwealth Pest Management, we offer mandatory new construction pretreatment as required by the state of Virginia. This includes pretreatments, soil treatments, and wood framing treatments to stop subterranean termite activity before it starts. Building contractors rely on us daily.
Did you know subterranean termites are one of the most destructive pests for properties? These tiny critters can cause costly damage to your home or structure in a fairly short amount of time. That is why all new construction properties in Virginia are required to take preventive measures. By providing a thorough treatment before construction begins, a barrier is created against subterranean termites that will last for years to come. This proactive approach eliminates the need for costly repairs later on down the road due to subterranean termite damage.
Yes. Virginia’s building code requires termite protection for new homes because the whole state sits in a moderate-to-heavy termite zone. A certified applicator has to handle the treatment.
A liquid soil treatment typically protects a home for about five years, though the product, soil, and weather all play a role. Since that barrier fades over time, most homeowners follow up with yearly inspections and a renewal treatment down the road.
Yes, when a licensed applicator follows the product label. The treatment sits in the soil under your home, away from your living space, and the Environmental Protection Agency reviews these products before they reach the market.
The applicator treats the soil beneath and around the foundation to create a barrier before the slab is poured or the framing goes up. Some builders also add borate, a mineral-based wood treatment, to framing lumber for an extra layer of protection.
The soil treatment goes down after grading and before the concrete pour. A last exterior treatment follows once backfilling and final grading wrap up, and lining that up with your builder ahead of time keeps the schedule moving.
FAQs reviewed by Phyllis Osborne, owner of Commonwealth Pest Management, a certified and insured pest control service.
New construction projects in Kilmarnock and surrounding areas can count on our prompt treatment. We won’t be the party to slow down your building process, that’s a guarantee! We offer pretreatment services in Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Middlesex, Hardyville, White Stone, Weems, Heathsville, Reedville, Lottsburg, Warsaw, Callao, and Montross, VA. Call us at 804-435-3373.
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