Termite Pretreatment for New Construction
in San Marcos & the Surrounding Central Texas Area
We're the pest service that knows how to kill bugs
The cheapest time to protect a building from termites is before it’s built. Once the slab is poured and the walls are up, you’re treating around a finished structure. But while the ground is still open, a termite pretreatment lays down a protective zone that termites have to cross before they can ever reach the wood — built right into the foundation from day one. Sample Pest Control provides termite pretreatment for builders, contractors, and homeowners across San Marcos and the surrounding Central Texas area, using Termidor to give new construction the strongest possible start.
When Pretreatment Happens
Timing is everything on new construction, and we coordinate with your build schedule so the treatment goes down at the right stage:
- Pre-slab treatment of the graded, prepared soil before the concrete is poured
- Treatment around plumbing penetrations, foundation edges, and expansion joints where termites commonly enter
- Post-construction perimeter treatment to complete the protected zone after the structure is up
- Documentation of the treatment for your records, warranty, or code compliance
Because we work around your crew and your pour schedule, the treatment fits into the build instead of holding it up.
What a Termite Pretreatment Is
A pretreatment is a soil treatment applied during construction, before and during the pour of the foundation. In our high-pressure Central Texas soils, it’s one of the smartest protections you can build into a new home or commercial building — and in many cases it’s required by code or by the builder’s warranty. We apply Termidor to the graded soil and around the foundation elements, creating a continuous treated zone beneath and around the slab. Termites moving up through the soil hit that zone before they ever reach the structure.
Why Pretreat Instead of Waiting
Treating during construction is more thorough and more economical than treating later. With the soil open and accessible, we can establish a complete, continuous protected zone that would be far harder to achieve around a finished building with landscaping, hardscape, and slab in the way. It also means the structure is protected from the very first day — not after termites have already found a way in. For builders, a documented pretreatment supports the warranty and gives buyers confidence. For homeowners building their own place, it’s protection designed into the home rather than added on.
Why Choose Sample Pest Control
You get a locally owned team that understands Central Texas soils and works cleanly alongside builders and contractors, treatment with Termidor applied by licensed technicians, coordination with your construction schedule, and clear documentation for warranty and code. We’ve spent 20+ years protecting area homes, and we bring that same care to protecting them before they’re even finished.
Common Questions
Your Most Common Pest Questions Answered
Is a termite pretreatment required?
In many cases yes — pretreatment is commonly required by building codes and by builder warranties in termite-prone regions like Central Texas. Even where it isn’t required, it’s strongly recommended because it’s the most thorough and economical time to protect the structure.
When during construction do you apply it?
The main application goes down on the prepared soil before the slab is poured, with treatment around foundation penetrations and a perimeter application after construction. We coordinate with your build schedule so it fits the pour.
Does pretreatment guarantee no termites ever?
Pretreatment dramatically reduces risk by establishing a protected zone from day one, and it’s the strongest start a building can have. We also offer ongoing inspection and monitoring to keep that protection intact over the years.
Do you provide documentation for the builder or buyer?
Yes. We document the treatment for your warranty, code compliance, and records — useful for builders, lenders, and future buyers.
Building new? Protect it from the ground up.
Get a free quote online or call (512) 644-7473.
