Q and L Pest Management provides termite inspections and treatment in Lantana, from older concrete-block homes west of Federal Highway to waterfront houses on Hypoluxo Island. We identify whether you are dealing with drywood or subterranean termites before recommending a method. Call (561) 725-5274 for a complimentary termite inspection.
Termite control in Lantana, FL: quick facts
Q and L Pest Management, a veteran-owned, family-owned company based in Lantana, provides termite inspections and treatment in Lantana and all of Palm Beach County. Mid-century block homes still have wood trusses, fascia and door frames that drywood termites use.
- 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: Lake Worth Beach, Atlantis, Boynton Beach 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.
Why Lantana homes see both termite types
A concrete-block house is not a termite-proof house. Lantana’s mid-century homes have wood roof trusses, fascia, door frames, window bucks and built-in cabinets, and drywood termites live inside that wood without ever touching the soil. Swarmers often show up on windowsills on warm evenings, and small pellets collect under the wood they are feeding in.
Subterranean termites work from the soil. They build mud tubes up foundation walls, along plumbing penetrations and, as we have photographed in Palm Beach County attics, along truss members. Irrigation against the slab, downspouts that dump next to the wall and mulch piled high on the foundation keep that soil damp and make the job easier for them.
Swarm season on Lantana’s older streets
Spring and early summer evenings are when many Lantana homeowners first notice termites, usually as a cloud of small winged insects around a porch light or a pile of wings on a windowsill the next morning. On the older streets, neighbors often see swarms on the same night, which can be alarming but does not tell you where the colony is. It might be in your trim, a neighbor’s roof, or nowhere near either. Sweep up the wings into a bag rather than vacuuming them away, note which room they were in, and bring that to the inspection. That single clue saves a lot of searching.
What the termite inspection covers
We check the exterior soil line, door and window frames, fascia, garage framing and the attic when there is safe access. If you have saved wings, pellets or photos, show them to the technician. We tell you what we found, what type of termite it appears to be, and which treatment fits.
Treatment follows the finding. Localized drywood activity and a whole-structure problem call for different approaches, and tent fumigation is used when the evidence points to it. Subterranean activity is handled at the soil. We explain preparation and timing before any date is set.
Waterfront and condo considerations
On Hypoluxo Island and along the Intracoastal, salt air weathers trim and docks, and weathered wood is not the same as termite damage. In condos and townhouses, shared walls and roofs mean the association often has to be part of the decision. Tell us the building type when you book so the right person can be there.
Related termite control pages
Q and L Pest Management also covers home pest control in Lantana and rodent control in Lantana from our Lantana office. Also see mosquito control in Lantana. This page is a closer look at termite control in Lantana. For every service we offer there, start with our Lantana pest control page. Countywide detail for this service lives on our residential termite control page.
Termite Control in Lantana FAQ
Do concrete-block homes in Lantana get termites?
Yes. The walls are block, but trusses, fascia, door frames and cabinets are wood, and drywood termites can live in that wood. Subterranean termites can also reach wood through cracks and plumbing penetrations.
I found wings on my windowsill. What should I do?
Save a few in a bag or take a clear photo and call us. Other insects swarm in South Florida too, so the complimentary inspection is how we confirm what they are.
Do you tent homes in Lantana?
We perform tent fumigation when the inspection shows it is the right method. We explain preparation, timing and what to expect before scheduling.
Do you provide reports for real-estate closings?
No. We provide a pest-control termite inspection and a treatment recommendation, not reports written for a real-estate closing.
How do I book a termite inspection in Lantana?
Call (561) 725-5274 or request an estimate online at qandlpest.com/estimate.
Book a complimentary inspection in Lantana
Call (561) 725-5274 or request an estimate online. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. We are based in Lantana and serve Lantana along with the rest of Palm Beach County.