Termite control starts with knowing what is there. Our certified inspectors in Corrales document every finding — active activity, past damage, conducive conditions, and recommended treatment options with pricing — before you decide anything.
Call +1-866-315-0243 — Schedule InspectionThe documentation standard that makes our Corrales inspections useful for real estate, lending, and property management.
Every inspection Show Me Pest Control performs in Corrales generates a formal written report documenting all findings: active termite activity, mud tube evidence, frass deposits, swarmer signs, past structural damage, and all conducive conditions observed. The report includes photographs and is available for real estate, lender, and insurance use.
One treatment protocol does not fit every termite infestation. After species identification, we present multiple treatment options matched to the infestation type, the structure, and the extent of activity — with cost and projected timeline for each approach.
We have completed termite inspections for real estate transactions across Corrales, NM. Our reports name the licensed inspector, the inspection date, all findings, and all treatment options — the format your lender and realtor can work with directly.
Our warranties follow the property, not the homeowner. At sale, the buyer receives the warranty documentation, the treatment records, and the transfer paperwork — all handled by Show Me Pest Control.
Every Show Me Pest Control termite inspection in Corrales produces a written report with findings, photographs, and itemized treatment options. The document is yours to keep regardless of whether you proceed with treatment.
The three termite species that cause the most structural damage in Corrales, NM operate in fundamentally different ways, and the difference matters for treatment selection. Subterranean termites live underground and access structures through the soil at the foundation perimeter, building mud tubes that cross foundation walls, piers, and utility penetrations to reach wood above the slab. Drywood termites require no soil contact — they establish colonies directly inside wood members, leaving frass piles (fecal pellets) as the primary evidence. Formosan subterranean termites are a particularly aggressive species in certain regions of Corrales, NM, capable of maintaining large colonies and expanding through multiple structures simultaneously. Identifying which species is present is the first step because liquid barrier treatment appropriate for subterranean termites is not effective for a drywood colony established inside wall framing.
Identifying termite evidence before it becomes structural damage is the purpose of a scheduled inspection — not a reactive call. The signs that most homeowners in Corrales miss before calling: swarmer wings near window frames in late winter and spring; mud tubes on foundation exterior that resemble dried dirt streaks; hollow-sounding floor framing detected by tapping with a probe; frass deposits, which look like fine sand or coffee grounds, near baseboards or beneath furniture in contact with wood framing; and bubbling or slightly raised paint near sills or door frames. A certified inspector looks for all of these specifically because they can be present without obvious visible damage.
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A thorough inspection in Corrales requires examining areas that show no obvious evidence. The inspector uses a moisture meter to locate elevated readings in framing that may indicate termite or moisture damage below the surface. The probe identifies hollow wood members that sound solid when walked on. Mud tube evidence that may be months or years old looks similar to fresh tubes and requires experience to differentiate — fresh tubes have an earthy, moist appearance; older tubes are dry and brittle. The written report distinguishes active from historical activity, which matters significantly for treatment decisions and for real estate purposes.
Understanding the treatment options before committing to one is part of what the written report is designed to enable. A liquid soil barrier involves trenching or drilling and injecting termiticide into the soil at the foundation perimeter, creating a chemical zone that kills termites crossing it and, with some formulations, transfers the product back to the colony. It is appropriate for active subterranean infestations and for preventive treatment where evidence of conducive conditions is found. A bait station network involves installing in-ground stations around the perimeter that contain a slow-acting bait; termites find the stations, feed on the bait, and carry it back to the colony where it suppresses reproduction. The bait approach takes longer to achieve colony suppression but involves minimal property disturbance and no interior drilling. Wood injection is a direct treatment for localized drywood colonies, involving injection of insecticide into affected wood members at the point of activity. Fumigation — tent fumigation using sulfuryl fluoride gas — is appropriate when a drywood infestation has spread through multiple structural members and localized treatment is not sufficient. Show Me Pest Control presents each applicable option with cost and expected timeline, and the choice is yours.
Property transactions in Corrales move faster and with fewer surprises when termite documentation is in place before the process starts. A completed Show Me Pest Control inspection report with a clean finding, or a treatment warranty following remediation, reduces the uncertainty that slows real estate transactions. Lenders typically require a current inspection as part of the mortgage process — having it prepared in advance rather than ordered under closing deadline pressure means the inspection is scheduled and conducted thoroughly rather than rushed. Show Me Pest Control produces reports that are formatted for the uses your realtor, lender, and title company need, and our warranties are structured to transfer to the new owner at the time of sale.
Inspection-first, treatment-second. The service menu covers every scenario our inspectors find in Corrales homes and commercial properties.
A full property inspection — exterior perimeter, foundation, interior framing, crawl space, and attic — producing a written report with photographs, findings, and itemized treatment options. This report is yours to keep and is formatted for real estate, lender, and insurance use.
A soil barrier treatment in Corrales involves trenching or drilling along the foundation perimeter, injecting termiticide at the prescribed rate, and creating a chemical zone termites crossing the foundation enter. Typically combined with a service warranty.
Monitoring and bait stations installed at intervals around the property perimeter contain an active ingredient that foraging termites carry back to the colony. Over time, colony suppression occurs without soil injection or interior treatment.
When drywood infestation is not limited to one or two identifiable areas, fumigation provides the only method of ensuring the entire structure is treated. The inspector's written findings will indicate when this scope of treatment is warranted.
Wood injection addresses the colony at its location within the structural member. Injection ports are placed at points identified by the inspection, and product is delivered directly into the affected wood. Appropriate for early or limited-scope drywood infestations.
Annual renewal visits include a full re-inspection of the property, comparison to the prior year's documented baseline, and renewal of the treatment warranty. Findings are documented to the same standard as the initial report — any new activity identified during a renewal visit is addressed under the warranty terms.
Every step moves toward the same outcome: a written record you can act on.
Scheduling takes a few minutes. Call +1-866-315-0243, give us the property address in Corrales, and confirm whether the inspection is for a purchase transaction, routine check, or a concern you have observed.
The exterior and interior inspection follows a documented sequence. No visible area is skipped. Photographs and notes are recorded throughout so the written report is accurate and complete.
Everything the inspection found is in the written report: evidence type, location, active or historical status, conducive conditions, and what each treatment option involves and costs. No verbal summary — a document you can read, share, and keep.
If you proceed with treatment, the work is scheduled, completed, and a warranty is issued. Transferable warranties are documented in a format that works for real estate transactions. Follow-up inspections are scheduled as part of the warranty program.
Three situations where the written report and treatment documentation made a measurable difference.
Ten days before closing and our realtor found termite swarmers in the master bedroom window. I assumed we were looking at a delayed closing or worse. Show Me Pest Control came the day after I called, found a subterranean colony at one foundation corner, completed treatment before the rescheduled lender walkthrough, and provided the documentation the lender required. We closed. Having the written report and treatment warranty in hand is what made it possible.
I had not had a termite inspection in over twelve years. I knew I probably should, but nothing was visibly wrong. The inspector found past activity that was fully dormant and two early-stage mud tubes at the back of the foundation that I would never have seen on my own — they were behind a downspout on the exterior foundation at ground level. Treatment addressed both active locations. I have followed up every year since and nothing has advanced. Catching it when we did meant no structural involvement at all.
I manage fourteen rental units across Corrales. After one tenant reported what turned out to be a drywood frass issue that I had to address urgently and expensively, I put all fourteen properties on annual termite inspection with Show Me Pest Control. In three years, we have caught early-stage activity twice, treated both under warranty at minimal cost, and have no structural claims from any of the fourteen units in that period. The documentation has also been useful when refinancing two of the properties.
Signs of termite activity in Corrales homes vary by species. Subterranean termites most often announce themselves through mud tubes on the foundation exterior, swarmer wings near light fixtures or windows in spring, or hollow-sounding floor framing. Drywood termites show up as frass deposits near baseboards, furniture, or overhead wood surfaces. If you have observed any of these and are unsure what they indicate, a certified inspection is the fastest way to get a definitive answer — the inspector documents what was found and whether it is active, which is information a visual self-check cannot produce.
The inspection covers the exterior foundation line from end to end, all utility penetrations and pipe entry points, any visible wood-to-soil contact, crawl space and subfloor framing if accessible, attic framing if accessible, and interior areas identified as warranting closer inspection based on the exterior findings. The moisture meter identifies elevated moisture readings in wall and floor areas that do not show surface evidence. All findings are documented in the written report issued at the time of the inspection.
Timeline from inspection to completed treatment: liquid barrier treatment, typically two to four days once approved; bait station network, one or two visits over a single week; wood injection for localized drywood, typically schedulable within a few days; fumigation, typically one to two weeks from approval due to preparation requirements. The written report presents the expected timeline for each option the inspector recommends, so you can plan around the method that fits your situation.
Liquid barrier treatment works through direct contact — termites crossing the treated zone at the foundation perimeter are killed or carry product back to the colony. It is a one-time application with faster initial results. Bait stations work through a slower process: termites find and feed on the bait, then carry it back to the colony, where it suppresses the reproductive cycle over weeks to months. Bait programs require ongoing monitoring visits but involve less structural disturbance. The inspection report identifies which approach is appropriate for your Corrales property based on species, extent of activity, and structural conditions.
The transferable warranty is a documented selling point. When you sell, the buyer receives the warranty paperwork, the treatment history, and the records of any inspections performed during your ownership. This documentation is what lenders look for in conventional financing and what buyers' agents will note as added value. Show Me Pest Control coordinates the transfer — the seller does not have to manage it independently.
The standard is annual for Corrales, NM properties. Termite populations do not pause, and an annual inspection ensures that new activity is identified and addressed before it reaches the structural members. For properties under a treatment warranty, the annual renewal inspection maintains coverage. For properties without prior treatment, an annual inspection is the mechanism that keeps a clean bill of health current and available for real estate, insurance, and lending purposes. Show Me Pest Control handles scheduling reminders so the annual date does not slip.
Documentation first. Treatment second. That is how Show Me Pest Control approaches every termite situation in Corrales and throughout Corrales, NM.
Show Me Pest Control provides certified termite inspection and control services throughout Corrales and across Corrales, NM. Residential, investment, and commercial properties served. Call +1-866-315-0243 to confirm availability and schedule an inspection in your area.
