Termite Tenting & Fumigation in West Palm Beach
Edison Termite & Property Care — Termite Tenting & Fumigation services in West Palm Beach
Tenting is for drywood termites — the colonies living dry inside the wood itself, with no need for soil contact. We cover the whole structure and fill it with gas because there's no way to treat individual galleries you can't see or reach.
Which ones you get here
- Drywood termites: This is the reason tenting exists — the colony is sealed inside the wood, so the whole structure has to be gassed, not just a few boards.
- Powderpost beetles: Sometimes turn up alongside drywood termites during inspection; same fumigant handles both, so it can change the scope but not the method.
- Attached structures (duplexes, townhomes): A shared wall means the neighboring unit often has to be tented and cleared with you, not separately.
- Detached structures (sheds, garages, guest houses): These get a separate decision — tented with the house or left out, depending on whether damage was found there.
What termite tenting & fumigation involves
- Structure prep: All food, medication, and plants come out or get sealed in fumigation bags, and we flag every door and vent that needs to be opened or closed.
- Tenting and sealing: Tarps go over the entire roofline and walls, and the edges get sealed down tight so the gas can't leak out during the hold.
- Gas introduction and hold: The fumigant is released inside the sealed tent and the structure stays closed up for the length of time needed to reach every void in the wood.
- Aeration and clearance: Tarps come off, the structure is opened up and aerated, and we test the air before anyone is allowed back inside.
When you need it
- Small piles of what looks like coarse sand or sawdust on windowsills or under furniture — that's kick-out frass, not sawdust from any cutting.
- Pencil-sized round holes in trim, furniture, or structural wood.
- Wood that sounds hollow or papery when you tap it, even though the surface looks fine.
- Discarded wings near windows or light fixtures, usually after a swarm.
What changes the job
Roof shape drives a lot of this — a simple gable roof tarps fast, a cut-up roofline with multiple levels takes longer and more tarps. Attached units or shared walls mean more people need to be out of the building, not just one household. Overhanging trees or anything touching the roof has to be cut back before the tent can seal, and that's not always known until we're standing there with the tarps.
Service Area
We provide termite tenting & fumigation services throughout Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, Lake Worth Beach. If you're unsure whether we cover your location, give us a call — we're happy to confirm availability.
Frequently Asked Questions About Termite Tenting & Fumigation
What does termite tenting & fumigation from Edison Termite & Property Care involve?
Termite Tenting & Fumigation covers the work itself and the inspection that precedes it, carried out on West Palm Beach properties and in Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, Lake Worth Beach. Each visit is quoted on the property rather than over the phone, because the scope depends on what is found.
Which areas do you cover for termite tenting & fumigation?
West Palm Beach, plus Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, Lake Worth Beach.
When can I reach you about termite tenting & fumigation?
Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM. Call (561) 556-5722 during those hours and you will reach the team directly.
Do you charge for an estimate on termite tenting & fumigation?
No. Estimates for termite tenting & fumigation are free and carry no obligation.
Who carries out the termite tenting & fumigation?
A licensed technician from Edison Termite & Property Care. Termite tenting & fumigation is not passed to whoever happens to be free.