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Termite Control in Placitas That Protects Your Home for the Long Term

Termites cause more property damage every year than fires and floods combined—and Sandoval County foothills's subterranean termites are active wherever soil moisture meets wood. Mud tubes along foundations, hollow-sounding structural wood, discarded wings near windowsills, and frass below ceilings are all warning signs that need attention now.

At Southwest Weed & Pest Solutions, we deliver complete termite control for Placitas: structural inspection, liquid termiticide soil treatment, in-ground bait stations, direct wood treatment for drywood activity, and annual monitoring renewals to keep your home protected.

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Why Placitas Homeowners Trust Us With Termites

Placitas Termite Specialists

We understand subterranean termite behavior in Sandoval County foothills soil and structures, and tailor treatments to your foundation type.

Liquid + Bait Treatment Options

We design protection using continuous soil treatments, in-ground bait stations, or both—based on your structure and risk profile.

Pre-Purchase Inspections

Need a real-estate termite report? We provide professional inspections that lenders and agents accept.

Annual Renewal Warranty

Yearly inspections and station servicing keep your warranty active and your home protected.

Common Signs of Termite Activity in Placitas

Mud tubes along foundation walls, piers, or crawlspaces
Hollow-sounding wood when tapped (subterranean damage)
Discarded wings near windows and doors after a swarm
Frass (sawdust-like pellets) below ceiling beams or door frames
Bubbling, blistering paint or sagging drywall
Visible damage to baseboards, trim, or structural wood

Termite Species We Treat

Subterranean Termites – Most common in NM; build mud tubes from soil to wood
Drywood Termites – Less common; live entirely inside dry wood (furniture, framing)
Dampwood Termites – Found near moisture-damaged wood and leaks

Where We Provide Termite Control in Placitas

Residential homes throughout Placitas village
Foothill and ridgeline properties
Open-desert-adjacent lots
HOA communities and rental properties

Our Termite Control Process

1

Structural Inspection

We inspect foundation, framing, attic, crawlspaces, and exterior wood for live termites, mud tubes, frass, and damage.

2

Soil & Perimeter Treatment

Professional-grade liquid termiticide creates a continuous treated zone around the foundation.

3

Bait Station Installation

In-ground stations placed strategically monitor activity and deliver targeted bait when needed.

4

Annual Monitoring & Renewal

Yearly inspections and station servicing keep protection active long-term.

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Protect Your Placitas Home From Termites

Termites work silently—damage compounds every month. Trust Southwest Weed & Pest Solutions for thorough, warrantied termite control in Placitas.

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Local Termite Control in Placitas, Sandoval County

Placitas sits at about 5,800 ft in the Sandia foothills in Sandoval County — the granite Sandia foothills, where rocky, xeriscaped lots are prime habitat for pack rats, scorpions, and black widows. For homeowners and businesses here, that means pack rats, scorpions, black widow spiders, and wildlife are among the pests we treat most. Our technicians know Placitas's neighborhoods and tailor every termite control visit using liquid soil termiticide and in-ground bait-station treatment, matched to your property's Albuquerque Metro conditions and seasonal pest cycles.

the Sandia foothills
desert custom-home tracts
rural outbuildings

Termite Control in Placitas — Frequently Asked Questions