Termite control in Teaneck is about the eastern subterranean termite. It lives in the soil, builds mud tubes up foundations, and feeds on sills, joists and porch wood out of sight. Teaneck has many older homes, mature trees, wood porches and damp ground near the Hackensack River and Overpeck Creek, all conditions termites like. Clearview Pest Control Inc. inspects and treats Teaneck homes from our Bergen County office in Englewood.
Call 201-706-7437 to book a termite inspection.
Signs of termites in a Teaneck home
- Swarmers in spring, usually on a warm day after rain from March into May. They have straight waists and four wings of equal length.
- Discarded wings on windowsills, basement floors and near doors.
- Mud tubes about the width of a pencil on foundation walls, piers and garage walls.
- Soft or hollow wood in sill plates, rim joists, door frames, porch posts and stair stringers.
- Bubbling paint or warped trim near the floor.
Our termite inspection
We check the basement or crawl space, the foundation from outside, the garage, porches, decks and any wood that touches soil. We look for mud tubes, damage and moisture problems, and use moisture meters and thermal imaging when it helps. You get a clear explanation of what we found and what it means.
Buying or selling in Teaneck? We provide wood destroying insect (WDI) inspections and reports for real estate transactions.
Termite treatment options
- Liquid termiticide barrier: we trench and treat the soil along the foundation, and treat block walls or under slabs where needed. This is the fastest way to stop active termites in the structure.
- Bait stations: monitoring stations around the house, baited when termites find them, so the colony declines over time. Useful where trenching is hard, and for ongoing monitoring.
- Combination: a liquid barrier to stop the active problem, then bait stations to keep watch.
We recommend the approach that fits your house after the inspection. See termite treatment and termite warning signs in older North Jersey homes.
Why older Teaneck homes are at risk
- Wood porches, steps and sills close to or touching the soil.
- Stone and block foundations with cracks termites can travel through.
- Mulch beds and firewood piled against the house.
- Gutters and downspouts that soak the soil along the foundation.
- Damp basements and crawl spaces.
Read subterranean termite warning signs in older North Jersey homes.
What customers say about our termite work
Shawn S. wrote that our technician arrived within an hour and kept him updated at every step of his termite treatment. Aaron E. said our inspection found serious issues a previous service had missed. Both reviews are on our Englewood Google Business Profile.
Frequently asked questions about termites in Teaneck
I saw flying insects in the basement in April. Are they termites?
Possibly. Termite swarmers have straight waists, straight antennae and four equal wings. Flying ants have pinched waists and bent antennae. Save a few in a bag and we will identify them.
Do I need a WDI inspection to sell my house?
Most buyers and their lenders ask for one. We provide WDI inspections and the report for the transaction.
How long does termite treatment take?
A liquid treatment on a typical house is usually done in a day. Bait stations go in during one visit and are then checked on a schedule.
Do you handle other pests in Teaneck?
Yes. See pest control in Teaneck for wildlife, rodent, mosquito and other services.
Book a termite inspection in Teaneck
Call 201-706-7437. Clearview Pest Control Inc., 61 W Palisade Ave, Suite 2B, Englewood, NJ 07631.
