NC’s warm, humid climate keeps termites active year-round. We stop them before they cost you thousands.
CritterGetters provides professional termite treatment service across Raleigh and the Triangle. Marcus Webb founded CritterGetters in Raleigh in 2009 after 20+ years as an NCDA&CS-certified structural pest control inspector (NC License #NC-PCO-7712). The same certified technician handles your account on every visit, backed by our elimination guarantee.
NC’s warm, humid climate keeps termites active year-round. We stop them before they cost you thousands.
Why Termite Treatment Matters in the Triangle
The Triangle sits in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, with 46–48 inches of annual rainfall and just 35–42 freeze days per year depending on your city. That climate profile means pest pressure is not a seasonal problem — it’s a year-round one. The Triangle’s network of creek corridors, greenways, and wetlands provides continuous habitat for most pest species.
Why Choose CritterGetters
Same NCDA&CS-licensed technician on every visit — no rotation of strangers
EPA-registered treatments, family-safe and pet-safe once dry (typically 45 minutes)
Elimination guarantee — if it comes back, we re-treat at no charge
No annual contracts — cancel any time
Founded in Raleigh in 2009 — not a franchise
Licensed by the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services #NC-PCO-7712
Frequently Asked Questions About Termite Treatment
Yes. North Carolina’s USDA Zone 7a climate means winter temperatures rarely suppress termite colony activity. The Triangle averages only 39 freeze days per year — not enough to kill established subterranean termite colonies living below the frost line. Swarm season is March through May, but damage happens 365 days a year.
The most common signs are mud tubes on foundation walls or crawlspace piers, hollow-sounding wood when tapped, small piles of wing-shaped debris near windows or doors (swarm evidence), and visible frass (termite droppings) that look like tiny pellets. Subterranean termites often go undetected for years because they work inside structural wood.
A liquid barrier treatment for a typical Raleigh home runs $800–$2,500 depending on linear footage and treatment method. Bait station programs typically run $1,200–$1,800 for installation plus an annual monitoring fee. We provide written quotes after inspection — no surprises.
Liquid termiticide barrier treatments (like Termidor SC) are effective for 5–10 years under normal conditions. Bait station programs require annual monitoring but provide ongoing detection and elimination. We recommend re-inspection every year regardless of treatment type.
Most standard homeowners insurance policies in NC do not cover termite damage, classifying it as a preventable maintenance issue. This is why annual inspections matter — catching termite activity early, before structural damage occurs, is far less expensive than remediating damage after the fact.
The eastern subterranean termite is NC’s most prevalent species and lives underground, building mud tubes to reach wood. Drywood termites are less common in the Triangle but do occur — they infest wood directly without soil contact and are typically found in furniture, picture frames, and structural wood in older homes. Treatment methods differ significantly between the two.
CritterGetters Termite Treatment in Your City
We serve all 12 Triangle cities with the same certified technician on every visit.
