Termite & Wood ProtectionLiquid Termite Treatment in Hampton Roads
When termites are already feeding on a structure, a liquid soil treatment is the fastest way to cut them off. We apply a continuous treated zone around and beneath the foundation that termites cannot detect — they tunnel through it, share it with the colony, and the infestation collapses from the inside.
- Free termite inspection & upfront pricing
- Sentricon® bait & liquid barrier options
- Renewable warranty protection
- Local termite specialists — not a chain
How a Liquid Barrier Works
Modern liquid termiticides are non-repellent, which changes everything about how treatment works. Older products scared termites away and left untreated gaps for them to find. Today's chemistry is invisible to the colony: workers pass through the treated soil, pick up a slow-acting active ingredient, and carry it back through grooming and food-sharing. One treated worker can dose dozens of nestmates before it dies.
The result is control that reaches the colony itself, not just the termites that happened to touch the soil. For homes with an active infestation — live mud tubes, damaged sills, a spring swarm inside the house — this is the treatment we reach for first, because it starts killing on day one.
Built for Hampton Roads Foundations
The soil in our corner of Virginia is sandy, wet, and rarely freezes deep — a combination that lets eastern subterranean termites forage nearly year-round. Our applicators trench and treat along crawl-space foundations, rod-inject soil where grade is tight against brick veneer, and drill-and-treat through slabs, porches, and garage floors where colonies enter out of sight.
Every home gets a treatment map: linear footage trenched, gallons applied, and slab penetrations marked. That documentation matters — it backs your warranty and tells the next inspector exactly what protection is in the ground.
How It Works
Inspection & Treatment Map
We inspect the full structure — crawl space or slab, sills, plumbing penetrations, moisture — and draw up the exact treatment plan with pricing.
Trench, Rod & Drill
Soil is trenched and treated along the foundation, rodded where access is tight, and slabs are drilled and injected where termites travel unseen.
Annual Protection
Your treated zone is re-inspected every year, and our Termite-Free Guarantee covers retreatment at no charge if activity ever returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meet the Team
That's our actual crew — trenching rigs, treatment trucks, and all — outside the shop. The technicians who apply your liquid barrier are licensed local applicators who've treated thousands of foundations between the Southside and the Peninsula, and the same faces come back for your annual re-inspection.
Schedule Free Termite Inspection & Quote
Fill out the form below or call (757) 502-0200.
The Termite-Free Guarantee
Your liquid termite treatment is backed by our written Termite-Free Guarantee. If termites ever return between inspections, we retreat at no charge.
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The UniGuard Program
Complete termite and pest control for your home — one low monthly service fee.
The UniGuard Program rolls your termite protection and everyday pest control into a single membership. We install a termite baiting system, back it with a full termite warranty, and include our Essential pest control program — so your whole home stays protected for one predictable monthly price. No large yearly termite bill, no long-term contract, cancel anytime.
Termite Protection
- Professional termite baiting system installed around your home's entire perimeter
- Ongoing colony monitoring and bait replenishment at every service visit
- Full termite warranty — if termites ever come back, so do we, at no charge
- Annual termite inspection to keep your protection active year after year
Essential Pest Control — Included
- Quarterly service for ants, roaches, rodents, spiders & 20+ other general invaders
- Free emergency return visits between quarterly services — at no additional charge
- Rodent repellent around your home's foundationIncluded now — normally $75 / service
- All-natural product options
- Pet-friendly treatments
- Bed bug inspection
One low monthly service fee · no large yearly termite bill · cancel anytime
Service Now, Pay Later with SmartPay
A termite problem won't wait for payday — and now your treatment doesn't have to either. SmartPay lets you protect your home today and spread the cost over time, with $0-down options on any termite treatment, inspection, or repair.
- $0-down payment options
- Simple, predictable monthly payments
- Available on termite treatments, baiting, and repairs
Recent Liquid Treatment Jobs Across Hampton Roads
Trenching, slab drilling, and non-repellent barrier applications from around the region. Hover a pin or a job card to see what the crew handled.
Latest activity
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Exterior Barrier Application
near Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2 hours agoApplied a continuous non-repellent liquid barrier along the exterior foundation walls to cut off subterranean termite access.
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Slab & Pier Drilling
near Great Bridge, Chesapeake 4 hours agoDrilled and treated concrete porch slab and brick piers to stop termites accessing subfloor wood.
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Soil Trenching & Injection
near Colonial Place, Norfolk 6 hours agoExecuted a deep-soil trenching and liquid injection treatment around a historic home's entire perimeter.
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Interior Perimeter Treatment
near Red Mill, Virginia Beach TodayTreated crawl space pier footings and foundation walls with specialized liquid termiticide.
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Interior Perimeter Treatment
near Churchland, Portsmouth TodayApplied liquid barrier treatment around plumbing penetrations to block subterranean termite pathways.
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Soil Trenching & Injection
near Riverview, Suffolk YesterdayTrench-treated exterior soil and injected termiticide along garage expansion joints.
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Exterior Barrier Application
near Kempsville, Virginia Beach YesterdayCompleted a full liquid soil barrier application, stopping active termite mud tubes under a rear deck.
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Interior Perimeter Treatment
near Phoebus, Hampton 2 days agoApplied targeted liquid termiticide along interior foundation walls and crawl space dirt perimeters.
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Exterior Barrier Application
near Deep Creek, Chesapeake 3 days agoTreated foundation soil following a seasonal termite swarm, blocking the soil route subterranean workers use to reach the structure.
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Annual Barrier Check
near Hilltop, Virginia Beach 5 days agoChecked the liquid barrier during the annual inspection and found no signs of termite re-entry.
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How We Compare to Other Pest Control Companies
Not every pest control company in Hampton Roads offers the same thing. Here is a straight comparison of what you get with Universal Pest Control and what is common elsewhere in the industry.
| What to compare | Universal Pest Control | Most pest control companies |
|---|---|---|
| UniGuard ProgramExclusive | Universal Pest Control Termite protection and full pest control combined in one membership for one low monthly payment — from $59/month, with the termite warranty and quarterly pest service included together. | Most pest control companies Termite protection and pest control are usually sold as two separate agreements, with two renewals and two bills to keep track of. |
| SmartPay financingExclusive | Universal Pest Control $0-down payment options on termite treatments, baiting systems, and repairs, so the work can start before payday. Simple, predictable monthly payments. | Most pest control companies Financing, where it is offered, is commonly arranged separately through a third-party lender. |
| Pest Guard Attic Insulation™Exclusive | Universal Pest Control Hampton Roads' only licensed Pest Guard Insulation™ installer, through our sister company Universal Insulation Doctor — insulation manufactured with an EPA-registered pest preventative, so the replacement itself resists the insects that ruined the original. | Most pest control companies Attic insulation is typically referred out, and standard fiberglass has no pest deterrent built into the material. |
| Total Home Health Network | Universal Pest Control Pest and termite control, attic insulation, and duct cleaning coordinated under one roof through the Universal family of companies — one point of contact for the whole job, done in the right order. | Most pest control companies Pest control only. Insulation and duct work are usually booked with separate vendors on separate timelines. |
| A+ BBB rating | Universal Pest Control BBB accredited since 2007 with an A+ rating, earned through consistent, honest work in the same community. | Most pest control companies Accreditation and ratings vary by company — worth checking before you book anyone. |
| 26+ years in business | Universal Pest Control Protecting Hampton Roads homes since 2000 — more than 26 years in the same market, with over 100,000+ homes serviced. | Most pest control companies Tenure in the area varies widely; newer branches and recently opened franchises are common. |
| Family owned & operated | Universal Pest Control Owned and run by a family that has lived in Hampton Roads their whole lives. The people who answer the phone and the crews at your door are your neighbors. | Most pest control companies Ownership varies — many local branches are franchises of national brands, with crews dispatched from outside the area. |
| Guarantees in writing | Universal Pest Control Pest-Free Guarantee and Termite-Free Guarantee: if pests come back between scheduled visits, so do we, at no extra charge. Free inspections, plus same-day and next-day service. | Most pest control companies Retreatment terms, callback windows, and what counts as covered differ from contract to contract. |
The highlighted Universal Pest & Termite column reflects services we provide directly or through the Universal family of companies. The “Most pest control companies” column describes common industry practice in general terms and is not a statement about any particular company — some companies may offer services that are similar, so ask any provider exactly what their plan, warranty, and quote include before you sign. Financing on approved credit.