Q and L Pest Management inspects Delray Beach cottages, downtown buildings and western homes for drywood and subterranean termites. Older wood and additions near the beach need a close look; western slabs need a close look at the soil line. Call (561) 725-5274 for a complimentary termite inspection.
Termite control in Delray Beach, FL: quick facts
Q and L Pest Management, a veteran-owned, family-owned company based in Lantana, provides termite inspections and treatment in Delray Beach and all of Palm Beach County. Enclosed porches, additions and crawlspaces in older Delray cottages deserve extra time.
- What it includes: a complimentary inspection to identify drywood or subterranean termites, then the method that fits, including tent fumigation when it is the right tool.
- Also serving: Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, Lantana and all of Palm Beach County.
- Estimates: request one online at qandlpest.com/estimate or call (561) 725-5274, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
Older Delray cottages versus western construction
East of Swinton, many cottages and small apartment buildings have original wood, enclosed porches and additions built in stages. Drywood termites use that wood. Pellets, kick-out holes and paint that looks blistered along a door or window frame are the signs we hear about most from this part of town.
West of I-95, homes are more often concrete block with irrigated yards and lake banks. Subterranean termites are the larger soil-side concern there. A finished house in either part of Delray can still get a soil pretreatment’s cousin — a post-construction subterranean treatment — if tubes or other signs show up later.
What we do on the inspection
The complimentary inspection follows the evidence: the exterior, reachable wood, any attic access you can provide and the specific spot you called about. We explain findings in plain language. Treatment, if needed, matches the termite type and how widespread the activity is.
New construction in Delray Beach can receive a soil pretreatment before the foundation is poured. A pretreatment targets termites that come up from the ground. Drywood termites fly in, so inspections after the home is finished are still worthwhile.
Downtown timing and neighbors
Tent fumigation on a downtown or tightly spaced street takes more planning with neighbors and parking than a western lot with space around the house. We raise those logistics when fumigation is the right method, not as a reason to skip a needed treatment.
Schedule the inspection
Call (561) 725-5274 or use the contact page. If the cottage has a crawlspace, mention it so we can plan to look there.
Crawlspaces, porches and additions in Delray Beach
Many older Delray cottages have a porch that was enclosed years after the original house, or a kitchen that was pushed back toward the alley. Those joints are worth extra time because wood from different decades meets there, and moisture from an outdoor shower or a dripping hose bib often sits at the same corner. If you have a crawlspace, moving stored items away from the access door before we arrive lets us actually look instead of talking about what we could not reach.
Beachside humidity does not cause termites by itself, but it keeps wood and soil from drying quickly after rain. That is why we mention downspouts and irrigation along the slab even on a termite visit. Fixing those items is still your project or your contractor’s.
Related termite control pages
Q and L Pest Management also covers home pest control in Delray Beach and rodent control in Delray Beach from our Lantana office. Also see mosquito control in Delray Beach. This page is a closer look at termite control in Delray Beach. For every service we offer there, start with our Delray Beach pest control page. Countywide detail for this service lives on our residential termite control page.
Termite Control in Delray Beach FAQ
Is termite pretreatment available for new construction in Delray Beach?
Yes. New builds can get a soil pretreatment from us before the foundation is poured, which guards against subterranean termites.
My cottage is old. Does that automatically mean I have drywood termites?
No. Age raises the chance that untreated wood is present, but only an inspection can say whether activity is there now. Many older Delray houses have no active infestation when we look.
What do drywood pellets look like?
They are small, gritty, six-sided fecal pellets pushed out through tiny kick-out holes. Do not confuse them with ordinary sawdust from a renovation. If you are unsure, save a sample and book a complimentary inspection.
Do you handle both drywood and subterranean termites in Delray Beach?
Yes. The inspection determines which one we are dealing with and which licensed treatment fits.
How do I book a complimentary termite inspection in Delray Beach?
Call (561) 725-5274 or request a complimentary inspection online.
Book a complimentary inspection in Delray Beach
Call (561) 725-5274 or request a complimentary inspection online. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. We are based in Lantana and serve Delray Beach along with the rest of Palm Beach County and nearby Broward communities.