Soil barrier applications, Bora-Care wood treatments, termite baiting systems, and final treatments.
We provide the documentation needed for applicable Florida construction inspections and same-day treatments for urgent projects.
Pre-construction termite treatment must be completed while the required areas are accessible. We review the project information, explain site-preparation requirements, and schedule the application for the appropriate stage before construction covers the treatment area.
Scheduling and treatment scope depend on the construction phase, site readiness, weather, access, and the project information provided.
Florida Building Code · R318.1
In Florida, subterranean termite protection for new construction is not optional. The Florida Building Code, Residential (8th Edition, 2023), Section R318.1, requires every new building to receive a preventive treatment with products registered for that use, and the licensed pest control company must issue a Certificate of Compliance to the building department. If the treatment is mistimed or the certificate is missing, your project's final approval can be delayed.
Termiticide applied to the soil before the slab is poured, followed by a vertical barrier around the exterior perimeter at the end of construction.
Bait stations installed and monitored under contract. The signed contract must be submitted to the building official before the slab is poured.
Termiticide applied directly to the wood framing according to the product label, completed before final building approval.
When the treatment is complete, the licensed pest control company issues the certificate to the building department. The code requires it to include these two statements:
The building has received a complete treatment for the prevention of subterranean termites.
Treatment is in accordance with rules and laws established by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Many building departments require this certificate before they issue the Certificate of Occupancy.
Send us the address or lot number and your planned pour date. We'll confirm availability and the right method for your project.
Summary based on the Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Edition (2023), Section R318. Each building department may have its own submission requirements; confirm with yours how and when to submit the certificate.
Pre-construction termite treatment service areas: Orlando, Osceola County, Polk County, Plant City / Hillsborough and Seminole County.
Pre-construction termite treatment is one step in a much larger construction process. Our role is to make that step easier to coordinate, easier to document and less likely to become an unnecessary source of delay for your team.
Construction schedules change, and treatment timing often has to move with them. We coordinate around slab pours, framing stages and inspection milestones to help keep work progressing. Same-day or next-day scheduling may be available depending on location, site readiness and technician availability.
After service, we provide clear treatment records and applicable project documentation to help builders and contractors maintain organized files and support applicable building department and inspection requirements.
We work directly with builders, general contractors, superintendents and project managers to coordinate treatment timing, site readiness and documentation needs. One point of contact, clear communication and fewer unnecessary scheduling complications.
Pestmaster Services of Orlando provides pest management services for residential, commercial and municipal environments across Central Florida. We bring the same focus on documentation, scheduling and accountability to individual new homes, builder developments and larger commercial projects.
When project coordination matters, you need more than a company that simply arrives to apply a treatment. You need a responsive service partner that understands construction timelines, professional communication, documentation requirements and operational accountability.
Contact Pestmaster as soon as the site is ready and your expected pour date is known. Our team will coordinate treatment timing and applicable documentation with your construction team.
The best time to contact Pestmaster is as soon as your construction timeline and expected slab pour date are known.
Pre-slab termite treatment must be coordinated with site readiness and the appropriate phase of construction. Scheduling early gives your project team more time to coordinate treatment and helps reduce the risk of termite pretreatment becoming a last-minute scheduling issue.
Call us as soon as possible to check scheduling availability. Our team can coordinate directly with your builder, contractor, superintendent or project manager based on site readiness and the construction schedule.
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Pestmaster Services of Orlando coordinates pre-construction termite treatments around your project milestones, helping builders and contractors stay organized, maintain treatment documentation and keep construction moving throughout Orlando and Central Florida.
Built for Builders. Scheduled Around Construction.
Our pre-construction termite programs use targeted preventive treatment methods selected according to the construction stage, project specifications, and site conditions to help defend the structure from the ground up.Each program is designed to support long-term termite protection and includes the required Florida termite treatment documentation, helping builders, contractors, and homeowners move through applicable inspection and construction requirements with greater confidence.
Our team coordinates the concrete slab treatment, framing stages and inspection timelines to help keep your project moving. We work directly with builders, general contractors and project managers to schedule treatment at the right construction phase and provide clear project documentation after service. Fast scheduling. Clear, accessible documentation. Professional protection that supports your operations, business, and projects.
Professional termite soil treatment applied before the concrete slab is poured to create a protective barrier against subterranean termites from the ground up.
After the footings and site preparation are complete, but before the concrete slab is poured. Applying the treatment at this point helps create strong protection against subterranean termites before the structure is fully built.
Direct wood treatment designed to protect framing and exposed wood from termite activity, wood-destroying organisms, and future structural risk.
Flexible termite treatment scheduling for builders and contractors, coordinated around slab pours, framing stages, inspections, and project timelines; same-day services available.
The final termite treatment step before project completion, helping protect the structure and meet Florida pre-construction termite protection requirements.
Termite protection options for completed homes and buildings, including inspections, targeted treatments, soil treatments, and termite baiting systems when needed.
Exterior Perimeter/Localized Interior (EP/LI): Our skilled professionals will trench around your home’s perimeter, apply termiticide to the soil, and administer targeted treatments to interior wall voids where termite activity is detected.
Termite Baiting Systems: The Advance Termite Bait System utilizes strategically placed monitoring and bait stations in the soil surrounding your property. When termites access these stations, they consume a slow-acting poison that ultimately eradicates the entire colony.
We work directly with builders, general contractors and project managers to coordinate treatment around critical construction milestones—helping reduce scheduling disruptions while providing clear treatment documentation for your project records.
Locally owned and backed by more than 10 years of pest management experience.
Bora-Care Wood Treatment
Bora-Care is a borate-based treatment applied directly to exposed structural wood before walls are closed, including studs, beams, joists, and sill plates. It penetrates deep into the wood fibers to help provide long-lasting protection against termites, wood-boring beetles, and fungal decay.
From single-family homes and townhouse developments to large-scale commercial warehouses and mixed-use buildings, we handle pre-construction termite treatments of every size and scope across Central Florida. Our FDACS-licensed technicians work directly with builders, general contractors, and project managers to keep your project on schedule and fully compliant with Florida building code requirements, offering flexible scheduling, same-day and next-day pre-slab treatment availability, complete documentation for inspection compliance, and volume pricing for builders with multiple projects.
The most effective — and most cost-efficient — time to protect a property against termites is during the construction phase, before concrete is poured. In Florida, where subterranean termites are among the most destructive in the country, pre-construction soil treatment is not just a recommendation — it is your first and strongest line of defense.
Florida’s warm climate, high humidity, and abundant soil moisture create ideal year-round conditions for subterranean termite colonies. These termites infiltrate structures through soil contact, foundation cracks, and plumbing entry points — often causing severe structural damage long before any visible signs appear. By the time damage is discovered, repair costs can reach tens of thousands of dollars.
Yes — in most Florida jurisdictions, termite pretreatment is required by building code before a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is issued. Our FDACS-licensed technicians apply certified soil barrier treatments that comply with all Florida building code requirements and provide the official termite certificate required to pass state inspections.
After completing the applicable termite protection treatment, Pestmaster provides treatment documentation for the project. Where required by the Florida Building Code and local building department, the licensed pest control company provides the applicable Certificate of Compliance documenting preventive treatment for subterranean termites.
Yes. We work regularly with builders, general contractors, superintendents and project managers across Central Florida. We coordinate treatment timing around the appropriate phase of construction and provide applicable treatment documentation after service, helping your team keep project records organized and reduce unnecessary scheduling delays.
Same-day or next-day scheduling may be available for time-sensitive pre-construction projects depending on location, site readiness and technician availability. Contact us as soon as your project is ready so we can check the earliest available treatment window.
Yes. By Florida law, the pest control company that performs the pre-construction treatment must provide a minimum 1-year retreatment warranty from the date the treatment is applied. Many companies also offer longer termite bonds or warranties that can be renewed.
Termite baiting and monitoring systems, such as Trelona ATBS or Sentricon, are installed beneath and around the new slab to provide ongoing protection against subterranean termites. Instead of using traditional liquid soil treatments, these systems work by intercepting termite activity, monitoring the property, and helping eliminate colonies through a continuous service program.
No. Pre-construction termite treatments are primarily designed to protect against subterranean termites, which typically enter structures from the ground. Drywood termites infest wood directly and can enter through exposed wood, vents, attics, or other openings. If drywood termites appear later, they may require a separate localized treatment or structural fumigation, depending on the level of infestation.
Contact Pestmaster as soon as your slab pour date and construction timeline are known. Pre-slab termite treatment must be coordinated with site readiness and the appropriate stage of construction. Early scheduling provides more flexibility to coordinate with your builder, contractor, or project manager and helps reduce last-minute scheduling issues.
Depending on the project and applicable requirements, Pestmaster may provide pre-slab soil treatments, direct wood treatments such as Bora-Care, final termite treatments, and other appropriate termite protection options. The recommended treatment method depends on the construction stage, structure, site conditions, product labeling, and project requirements.
Kissimmee, Poinciana, St. Cloud, Fuller Heights, Buenaventura Lakes.
Sanford, Oviedo, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Winter Springs.
Orlando, Apopka, Ocoee, Winter Garden, and Winter Park, Lake Butler.
Lakeland, Davenport, Winter Haven, Haines City, Bartow, Waverly, Homeland.
Plant City, Tampa, Brandon, Dover, Riverview
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