Termite Control
in San Marcos & the Surrounding Central Texas Area
We're the pest service that knows how to kill bugs
ATermites are the quietest expensive problem a home can have. They work out of sight, feed on the wood that
holds your house up, and by the time most owners notice, real damage is already done. Central Texas sits in
high termite-pressure country — our heat, humidity after storms, and long season give subterranean termites
everything they need. Sample Pest Control has protected San Marcos–area homes from termites for more
than 20 years, and we treat with Termidor, the industry’s most trusted termite product. We find the colony,
cut off its access to your home, and give you a defended perimeter that keeps working long after we leave.
The Termite Threat in Central Texas
Subterranean termites are the primary threat here. They nest in the soil, build mud tubes up foundations and
piers, and enter through cracks you’d never think twice about — often less than the width of a business card.
A mature colony can number in the hundreds of thousands and feed continuously, which is why termite
damage is rarely a one-time repair. Warning signs include mud tubes on foundation walls, wood that sounds
hollow when tapped, discarded wings near windows after a swarm, and paint that bubbles or buckles. If
you’ve seen any of these, the sooner we look, the less it costs you.
How Our Termite Treatment Works
We start with a thorough inspection of the structure and the soil around it — foundation, crawl spaces, piers,
and the wood in contact with the ground — to confirm activity and map how termites are reaching your
home. Then we build a treated zone in the soil around and beneath the structure using Termidor. Termidor is
non-repellent, which is the key to how it works: termites can’t detect it, so they move through the treated soil
freely, pick it up, and carry it back to the colony, transferring it to others before they realize anything is wrong.
The result isn’t just a barrier — it’s colony elimination. After treatment, we can set you up with monitoring so
a new colony never gets a foothold.
Why Termidor and Why Non-Repellent Matters
Older termite treatments repelled termites — they created a wall the colony learned to work around, leaving
gaps that let termites through. Termidor works the opposite way. Because termites can’t sense it, they walk
right through the treated soil and unknowingly spread it colony-wide through their normal contact with one
another. That’s what lets a properly applied Termidor treatment eliminate the colony rather than just block
one path. Applied correctly by a trained technician, it remains effective for years, which is why it’s the product
professionals across the country rely on.
Why Choose Sample Pest Control
You get a locally owned team with two decades of Central Texas termite experience, a full inspection before
any treatment, and application by licensed technicians who use Termidor the way it’s meant to be used. We
explain exactly what we find and what it will take to fix — no scare tactics, no upsells you don’t need. We’re
proud to defend our neighbors’ biggest investment, and we stand behind our work.
Common Questions
Your Most Common Pest Questions Answered
How do I know if I have termites?
Look for mud tubes on foundation walls, hollow-sounding or crumbling wood, discarded wings near
windowsills after a swarm, and buckling paint. Many infestations show no obvious signs, which is why a
professional inspection is the only reliable way to know. Inspections are how we catch problems while they’re
still small.
What makes Termidor different from other treatments?
Termidor is non-repellent — termites can’t detect it, so they pass through the treated soil, pick it up, and carry
it back to the colony, eliminating it rather than just blocking one entry point. It’s the most trusted termite
product in the industry.
How long does termite treatment last?
A properly applied Termidor soil treatment stays effective for years. We can also set up ongoing monitoring so
any new activity is caught early. We’ll give you specifics for your home and situation.
Can termite damage be repaired?
Damage already done needs repair by a contractor, but our job is to stop the termites first so the damage
doesn’t continue. The earlier we treat, the less repair you’ll face.
Protect your biggest investment.
Get a free quote online or call (512) 644-7473.
