Hadley Termite & Pest Control
Termite Control Services
Trust Our Canine Termite Detectives
Termite Inspections for Homes in Gulf Shores and Surrounding areas
Hadley Termite & Pest Control, Inc. offers a unique service in Baldwin County: Canine Termite Inspections. Termite inspections are traditionally performed by a knowledgeable, trained termite specialist. Using knowledge of termite habits, careful attention to detail, and a flashlight, termite inspectors look for signs of termite activity. We take that formula one step further and add a trained canine termite detective to the home inspection mix.
Dogs can smell what termite inspectors cannot see. If there is no visible damage to a wall, many termite inspectors will clear a home for termites. Human technicians rely solely on their eyes. Dogs, with their acute sense of smell, can detect the presence of live termites even where no visible damage is present.
Protect Your Biggest Investment
Residential Termite Treatments
Treating your home for termites is essential to protect your biggest investment, as South Alabama is smack-dab in the center of the #2 hot spot for termites in the USA! (Hawaii is #1.) Termites are looking for cellulose, the main building block of wood. Even if your home has metal siding or framing, it is still vulnerable to termite attack. Most homes have wood stud walls, sheetrock (also made of cellulose materials), wood floors, and certainly wooden furniture, all of which are sources of a termite's favorite snack—wood. Termite treatments are the most effective way of limiting termite activity around your home.
There are many types of termite treatments and many types of termiticide applications. Gone are the days of broad-spectrum insecticides that killed every crawling thing in a 40-foot radius. Today's pesticides are targeted to specific pests. Many even have a lower impact than household cleaners! Hadley Termite and Pest Control, Inc. performs liquid termite treatments using only Termidor® termiticide.
Bait Station Treatments
Termites love feeding on most people’s biggest investment: their home. In the U.S. alone, termites cause more than $5 billion worth of damage every year. Despite the terrible costs involved, termite damage is not covered by most homeowners’ insurance policies. The Trelona® ATBS® Advance® Termite Bait System, an advanced baiting technology, might be the best choice to protect your home's well-being.
Trelona ATBS Annual Bait Stations, with the active ingredient Novaluron, an ingredient that prevents the termites’ vital process of molting, not only reduces the number of termites, it achieves ongoing structural protection through colony elimination.
Termite baiting stations are strategically installed around the perimeter of your home, often in landscape beds adjacent to the home. Installation requires digging small cylinders into the ground. These stations are set 10 to 20 feet apart, customizable to your home's construction.
Termite tunnels
Why Do You Need Termite Protection?
To the left is a picture of our technician's fingers holding a piece of termite tube. He removed the section he is holding 24 hours prior to the photograph. The darkened section of the termite tunnel is where termites have repaired their pathway with dirt and saliva.
This was a fairly new house, under 3 years old. The termite protection on this house failed. (No, we did not do the initial services on this home.) The following pictures detail the amount of termite activity under this particular house. This house is on piers, so the termites had to work a bit harder for their meal, could you imagine how much worse the damage would have been, had this home been built on slab?
FAQs about Termite Protection and Treatments
What type of homes do you provide termite treatments for?
We provide termite treatments for various homes, including pre-construction, manufactured, brick, and stucco homes. Regardless of the type of home, we have the expertise and effective techniques to ensure your space is termite-free and protected.
Do I need a termite warranty/policy as a homeowner?
Yes, you do need a termite policy with someone. Most homeowner's insurance policies do not cover termite damage. It is far cheaper to have your home treated for termites and keep up your yearly renewals than to pay for the repair costs of damaged studs and supports in your home.
No matter what kind of home you live in, except maybe an igloo, you need termite coverage. Your home is your single biggest investment. It needs to be protected.
We do not have termites in Michigan, North Dakota, or another northern state. Why do I need termite coverage here in Alabama?
This is the heart of termite activity. We have Copotermes formosanus Shiraki, or Formosan Termites in our area. They will eat at your home. The ground in Lower Alabama does not stay frozen long enough to keep termites out of our area.
Tracy Wermuth
Extremely professional
We have been using Hadley since 2008. Ryan has been extremely professional and educational. We are very happy with them.
randon Crawford
Knowledgeable
Celeste took the time to talk with my fiancée and give her all the advice possible to rid our home of fleas. It's apparent that she is competent and truly knowledgeable and cares about her customers. 5 Stars!!!
Robert Heiking
Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
We found out that we had a large number of hornet nests under our rv. We contacted Hadley Termite and Pest Control. The Hadley team from the office to the terminator quickly responded to our plight and exterminated our unwanted guests. Well Done Hadley Termite and Pest Control Team. P.S. The great price to end our dilemma was an added bonus. Thanks to all!
Charmian Winsett
Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I have been so impressed with this company. They are so kind and caring about answering any questions or concerns. My quarterly pest inspection takes care of any issues I might be having, they arrive on time or early and I highly recommend Hadley Termite and Pest Control!
Karen DuPont
Highly recommend
Always arrives on time (or early). They are very personable, honest, and reliable with reasonable rates. We trust and like the termite sniffing dogs. Would highly recommend this company.
Marilyn McGuane
Totally reliable, and trustworthy
Excellent service for over twenty years. Totally reliable, trustworthy and fine technicians to do the service. Highly Recommend Hadley Pest Control. Ryan Madden has serviced this house for years and it is always a job well done ;pleasantly and correctly.