Termite Bond Protection
Compare termite treatment options to find the right protection for your home.
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A Termite Bond from MBPC is a renewable annual agreement that guarantees your home's defense against termite damage, a critical safeguard in our subtropical coastal environment. If termites are detected during the bond period, we will promptly re-treat your property at no additional expense. Our Premium bond extends protection to include structural damage repair coverage up to $250,000. Furthermore, the bond is transferable to new homeowners upon the sale of your property, adding significant resale value. Throughout the Grand Strand, where our warm, humid climate, sandy soils, and proximity to salt marshes and tidal creeks create ideal conditions for year-round termite activity, most real estate professionals and lenders strongly recommend maintaining an active termite bond. The cost of annual bond renewals is substantially less than the expense of a new treatment, making it the most economical long-term protection strategy available to Myrtle Beach homeowners.
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**Liquid Barrier vs. Baiting System Comparison:** Liquid barrier treatments offer immediate protection, faster colony elimination, and a 5-10 year residual lifespan in our Grand Strand soil conditions. They are particularly effective for addressing active infestations and as preventative pre-treatments during new construction. Baiting systems, on the other hand, offer minimal chemical exposure, continuous monitoring capabilities, and early colony detection. They are well-suited for environmentally sensitive areas, properties with foundations that are difficult to trench due to landscaping or hardscaping, or as a long-term monitoring solution that complements a liquid barrier. Many Myrtle Beach homeowners opt for a combined approach, utilizing a liquid barrier for immediate protection and a baiting system for ongoing monitoring and early detection of any new termite activity in our conducive coastal environment.
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**How much does a Termite Bond cost?** Initial treatment costs typically range from $800 to $2,500, varying based on the size of your home and the chosen treatment method. Annual bond renewals range from $150 to $300. **Is the bond transferable?** Yes. Upon selling your home, the active bond seamlessly transfers to the new owner, presenting a compelling selling advantage, especially in a market where termite protection is highly valued. **What if I already have termite damage?** We will prioritize the treatment of any active infestations. Once the colony is eradicated and a protective barrier is established, we can issue a bond to safeguard your property going forward. It's important to note that pre-existing damage is not covered under the bond; however, any new damage occurring after the bond's start date will be covered under our Premium bond option. **How long does treatment take?** A standard liquid barrier treatment typically requires 4-6 hours for an average-sized home. Baiting system installation is generally completed within 2-3 hours by our experienced MBPC technicians.
Liquid Barrier Treatment
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MBPC's liquid barrier treatment establishes a continuous chemical defense in the soil around your home's foundation. We rely on Termidor SC (fipronil), the industry's leading termiticide, which eliminates termites through both ingestion and contact. As termites move through the treated zone in our sandy Grand Strand soils, they unknowingly carry the active ingredient back to the colony through grooming and social interactions, triggering a cascading elimination effect. Our application involves trenching around the foundation perimeter, drilling through concrete slabs when necessary, and injecting termiticide into the soil at precise, label-directed rates. A liquid barrier generally provides 5-10 years of dependable protection and is the optimal solution for addressing existing termite infestations in Myrtle Beach.
Baiting System
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MBPC offers a termite baiting system that utilizes strategically positioned in-ground stations placed around your property's perimeter here on the Grand Strand. Each station contains a cellulose monitoring cartridge, which our technicians diligently inspect on a quarterly basis. Upon detection of termite activity, the monitoring cartridge is replaced with an active bait matrix containing an insect growth regulator. This regulator prevents termites from molting, effectively disrupting their life cycle and leading to the gradual elimination of the entire colony. Baiting systems are particularly well-suited for properties where trenching is impractical due to landscaping or construction, for homeowners who prefer a minimally invasive chemical approach, or as a supplementary layer of protection alongside an existing liquid barrier. While requiring ongoing monitoring, the system offers continuous colony detection and the capability to eliminate new infestations before they cause significant damage, especially considering our area's favorable climate for termites.