Termite Control in Austin, TX

Board Certified Entomologist-Led Termite Protection for Austin Properties

Subterranean termites are active year-round in Central Texas, and most infestations are well established before any visible sign appears. Roberts Termite & Pest Control has been protecting Austin-area homes and businesses from termites since 1959, and our termite division is led by a Board Certified Entomologist (BCE) with nearly four decades of experience in wood-destroying organisms. That combination of local tenure and credentialed scientific oversight shapes how we inspect, identify, and treat termites throughout the Greater Austin area.

We serve both residential and commercial properties, offer same-day service, and provide free estimates. The same technician who completes your inspection also performs your treatment, so nothing gets lost between the assessment and the work.

Call (737) 348-0893 or contact us online today for termite control services in Austin, TX

Termite Control Services We Offer

Our process begins with a thorough inspection of your building’s interior, garage, and outbuildings. Inspectors look for active infestation signs and conditions that make a property vulnerable: moisture sources, wood-to-soil contact, and inadequate ventilation in crawl spaces and attics. After the inspection, we walk you through the findings and recommend a treatment plan matched to your specific situation.

We offer three proven treatment lines:

• Sentricon® System with Always Active™: A baiting system that foraging termites carry back to share with the colony, targeting the queen and the colony at its source.
• Termidor®: A non-repellent liquid termiticide applied to the soil around the foundation, creating a continuous barrier that termites pass through and transfer to other colony members.
• Bora-Care® borate treatment: A borate-based solution applied directly to wood, penetrating the cellular structure to make the wood inhospitable to termites and wood-boring beetles over the long term.

We also provide pre-construction termite treatments and Wood-Destroying Organism / Wood-Destroying Insect (WDO/WDI) inspection reports for buyers, sellers, and lenders completing real estate transactions.

The BCE Difference: Scientific Oversight for Every Treatment Plan

Most termite treatments follow a standard product application protocol. Our approach is different. A Board Certified Entomologist, a credential awarded by the Entomological Society of America representing advanced, tested knowledge in insect science, oversees every inspection and treatment plan we develop. Our BCE focuses on wood-destroying organisms and applies knowledge of termite social structures, foraging behavior, and colony lifecycle to every job.

Treatment recommendations are built on species-level identification, not just symptom response. That’s the difference between applying a product and understanding why a particular product, applied in a particular way, can address the specific colony pressuring your structure. We also hold QualityPro certification, a nationally recognized accreditation endorsed by the National Pest Management Association.

Signs of a Termite Infestation

Termites consume wood from the inside out, so visible damage often signals a colony that has been active for months or longer. Watch for these warning signs:

• Mud Tubes: Pencil-width tunnels of packed mud along walls, foundations, or beams that subterranean termites use to travel between the soil and their food source.
• Damaged Wood: Wood that sounds hollow when knocked or feels soft to the touch.
• Discarded Wings: Piles of wings shed by swarmer termites (reproductive alates) near windows, doors, or light sources, typically in spring or fall.
• Frass: Small, pellet-like droppings near exit holes where termites have been feeding.
• Buckling Structures: Warped or swollen flooring, door frames, or window frames caused by termite activity.
• Noise: Faint tapping from walls or wooden beams as termites move and feed.
• Visible Holes: Small pinholes in wood surfaces, often surrounded by frass.
• Peeling Paint or Drooping Ceilings: Moisture buildup from termite activity can cause paint to bubble and ceilings to sag.

Many of these signs appear in areas that are difficult to access without professional tools. If you notice any of them, contact our team for a thorough inspection before the damage goes further.

Austin’s Termite Risk: What Local Property Owners Should Know

Austin’s winters aren’t cold enough to suppress termite activity the way northern climates do. Subterranean termites remain active in Central Texas throughout the year, foraging through the moisture-retaining clay soils common across the region and providing ideal tunneling conditions close to structural foundations. Swarming typically peaks in spring, from March through May, and again in fall, when reproductive termites leave established colonies to start new ones. Homeowners who see swarmers indoors likely have an established colony nearby.

We’ve been working in this specific environment since 1959. That generational knowledge of how termite pressure has shifted across the Greater Austin area, which property types are most vulnerable, and how local soil and weather patterns affect colony behavior is built into every inspection we conduct. Practical prevention steps include fixing plumbing leaks promptly, maintaining proper ventilation in crawl spaces, and keeping wood debris away from the foundation. Scheduling regular inspections is a reliable way to catch activity before structural damage sets in.