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Termite treatment & prevention

Termites are eating your home’s structure right now. You just can’t see it yet.

Eastern Subterranean Termites cause over $5 billion in U.S. damage every year. Midway Pest Management detects, treats, and prevents termite damage across the Kansas City metro.

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Why you can’t wait

Every day termites go undetected, the damage compounds

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Structural damage

Termites eat wood from the inside out — destroying wall studs, floor joists, and support beams while the surface looks completely normal. By the time you see it, the damage is severe.

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Expensive repairs

The average termite damage repair costs $3,000–$8,000. Many homeowner insurance policies don’t cover termite damage at all. Early detection is the only way to avoid these costs.

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Home value impact

Active or past termite infestations must be disclosed when selling. An untreated infestation can reduce your home’s value and derail a real estate transaction entirely.

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Silent growth

A mature termite colony contains hundreds of thousands of workers eating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are no warning sounds, no visible damage until it’s too late.

How we solve it

Our proven termite elimination process

We don’t just treat the surface. Our approach eliminates the entire colony and protects your home year-round.

Step 1

Detailed inspection

Our state-certified technicians inspect your entire property — inside, outside, crawl spaces, and foundations — identifying active termites, shelter tubes, prior damage, and all high-risk zones. You’ll know exactly what we find.

Step 2

Custom treatment plan

We recommend the Sentricon® bait system to eliminate active colonies, or preventative station installation if no termites are found yet. Every recommendation is based on your specific inspection findings — not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Step 3

Sentricon® installation

We install tamper-resistant Sentricon® stations in the soil around your home’s perimeter. Worker termites feed on the bait and carry it back to the colony — eliminating the queen and collapsing the entire colony from within.

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Ongoing monitoring

Sentricon® stations remain active in the ground 24 hours a day, continuously protecting against future colony attacks. Our technicians check every station during scheduled visits and provide you a written report each time.

Step 5

Real estate inspections (when needed)

Buying, selling, or refinancing? We perform the official NPMA-33 Wood Destroying Insect Inspection accepted by all Kansas City area lenders and title companies — with fast turnaround and a full written report.

Treatment options

Sentricon® bait system vs. liquid chemical barrier

The most common question we hear. Here’s an honest side-by-side comparison so you understand exactly what we recommend and why.

OUR RECOMMENDATION

Sentricon® bait system

Targets and eliminates the entire colony underground.

Eliminates the queen and entire colony, not just surface termites
No drilling into your foundation or interior walls
Environmentally responsible — minimal chemical footprint
Continuous 24/7 protection after installation
No need to vacate your home during or after treatment
TRADITIONAL OPTION

Liquid chemical barrier

Creates a chemical zone around the foundation to repel termites.

Fast-acting — kills termites crossing the barrier
Requires drilling into your foundation — more invasive
Does not eliminate the colony — queen survives and reroutes
Barrier degrades and requires costly reapplication
Higher long-term chemical exposure for family and pets

Know your enemy

8 warning signs of a termite infestation

Termites are silent destroyers. These are the clues that give them away — tap any you’ve spotted in your home.

1. Hollow or damaged wood

Wood sounds hollow when tapped, or a screwdriver easily penetrates the surface. Termites eat from the inside out, leaving the surface intact until there’s nothing left behind it.

2. Mud tubes on walls

Pencil-width mud tubes on exterior walls or your foundation. These are the highways termites build to travel between their colony and your home. One of the clearest signs of active infestation.

3. Termite swarms

Winged termites appearing in spring or fall — especially after rain. A swarm means an active colony is very nearby. This is the most urgent sign. Call us the same day.

4. Termite droppings (frass)

Sawdust-like pellets near wood surfaces, baseboards, or walls. These small dark pellets near exit holes are a clear indicator of drywood termite activity.

5. Stuck windows or doors

Frames that suddenly become hard to open may signal structural wood damage from termite activity warping and weakening the surrounding wood frame.

6. Clicking sounds in walls

Soldier termites bang their heads against the wood to signal danger to the colony. You may hear a faint clicking or tapping sound coming from inside your walls at night.

7. Bubbling paint or wallpaper

Discoloration or bubbling that looks like water damage but isn’t. The cause is termite activity and moisture buildup between the wall surface and the wood behind it.

8. Soft or spongy wood

Wood that feels brittle or gives way under light pressure from a knife or screwdriver. A strong indicator that termites have been eating through the structure beneath the surface.

What our customers say

Real results from real Kansas City homeowners

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“Luis came by for a consultation and was fantastic. Knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to explain everything clearly. Highly recommend working with him.”

— Heather Ward
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“Roberto was able to find the source of our mouse issue within 30 minutes — one that had evaded several other companies for over a decade. Prompt, efficient, and professional.”

— Kathy G.
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“On-time service and the technician was very knowledgeable. The process was explained thoroughly and all questions were answered completely.”

— Scott Harding

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How long does termite treatment take?
The initial inspection takes 45–90 minutes depending on property size. Sentricon® station installation typically takes 2–3 hours. You’ll see the bait actively working within weeks as worker termites carry it back to the colony, eliminating the queen and collapsing the entire colony from within.
Is Sentricon® safe for kids and pets?
Yes. The active ingredient in Sentricon® is highly specific to insects and poses no meaningful risk to mammals. Bait stations are tamper-resistant and installed flush in the ground around your home’s exterior. No need to keep children or pets away from your yard.
Do I need to leave my home during treatment?
No. Sentricon® stations are installed entirely in the soil around your home’s exterior. There is no need to vacate during installation or during any monitoring visits — a major advantage over liquid barrier treatments, which sometimes require temporary evacuation.
How will I know if the treatment is working?
During every monitoring visit our technician checks each Sentricon® station for bait consumption and termite activity. You’ll receive a written report after each visit — no guesswork, no surprises. Active feeding means the system is working exactly as designed.
What does termite treatment cost?
Every property is different — cost depends on home size, infestation severity, and the number of stations needed. We provide a completely free, no-obligation written estimate before any work begins. No surprise charges, and our 100% money-back guarantee means you’re never at risk.
Do you perform real estate termite inspections?
Yes. We perform the official NPMA-33 Wood Destroying Insect Inspection required by lenders and title companies for buying, selling, or refinancing a home. Our state-certified technicians inspect the entire property including crawl spaces and deliver a full written report accepted by all Kansas City metro lenders.
Can I prevent termites myself?
You can reduce risk by fixing moisture problems, keeping wood away from soil contact, and keeping mulch 6 inches from your foundation. However, professional Sentricon® installation and annual inspections are the only reliable way to protect your home long-term — especially in the Kansas City area where Eastern Subterranean Termites are active year-round.

Don’t let termites destroy what you’ve built

The sooner you act, the less damage they do. Schedule your inspection today — no obligation, no pressure, just honest answers from a local expert.

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