Workers
Small, soft, and creamy white, about the size of a grain of rice. Workers do all the feeding and cause all the damage. You rarely see them because they stay inside wood and mud tubes.
Termite Extermination
Termite Treatment and Inspection in Hillsborough NJ
Termites eat wood from the inside out, so most homeowners do not see the damage until repairs are expensive. Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage in the U.S. each year, and homeowners insurance usually does not cover it. Endeavor Pest Control finds termite activity early and treats it at the source for homes and businesses across Hillsborough Township and Somerset County. Call (732) 515-7900 for a free inspection.
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Warning Signs
Signs of Termites in Your Home or Business
- Mud tubes about the width of a pencil running up foundation walls, piers, or basement walls.
- Piles of small, shed wings near windows, doors, or light fixtures.
- Wood that sounds hollow when tapped or crumbles when pressed.
- Bubbling or peeling paint that looks like water damage.
- Doors and windows that suddenly stick or feel tight in their frames.
- Winged insects swarming indoors in spring, often near a window.
If you see any of these, do not disturb the area. Leaving mud tubes and damaged wood in place helps us find where the colony is getting in.
Know Your Pest
Termites in Hillsborough and Somerset County
The termite that damages homes in New Jersey is the eastern subterranean termite. It lives in colonies in the soil and travels into houses through mud tubes, foundation cracks, and wood that touches the ground. A colony has three types of termites, and each looks different.
Soldiers
Similar in size to workers, with larger tan or brown heads and strong jaws. They guard the colony and are usually found only when damaged wood is opened up.
Swarmers
Dark brown or black with two pairs of wings of equal length. They leave the colony in spring to start new ones and are the termites homeowners most often notice.
The Risks
Why Termites Need Professional Treatment
A mature colony feeds around the clock. Over time, termites weaken floor joists, sill plates, subfloors, and framing, and the damage is often hidden behind drywall or under flooring. Because most insurance policies do not cover termite damage, the cost of repairs usually comes straight out of pocket.
Store bought sprays kill the termites you can see, but the colony lives underground and keeps feeding. Real control means treating where the termites live and where they enter the structure, then checking that the treatment is working.
Our Process
How Endeavor Pest Control Handles Termite Treatment
Our process is thorough, safe, and built around protecting your home and family. Here is what to expect when you call Endeavor.
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Step 1: Free Inspection
We inspect the foundation, basement or crawl space, garage, and any wood that touches soil for mud tubes, damaged wood, and shed wings.
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Step 2: Treatment Plan
Based on what we find, we recommend a treatment and explain the cost before any work begins.
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Step 3: Treatment
We treat the soil around your foundation and any active areas to stop termites at the source.
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Step 4: Ongoing Protection
We follow up to confirm activity has stopped and recommend annual inspections to keep your home protected.
When Termites Are Most Active in Hillsborough NJ
Termite swarms in Somerset County usually happen in spring, from March through May, often on a warm day after rain. That is when most homeowners discover they have a problem. The colony itself feeds all year. In winter, termites move deeper into the soil, but colonies under heated basements and slabs can stay active through the cold months. Spring is the best time for an inspection, and once a year is the standard recommendation.
How to Protect Your Home From Termites
- Keep mulch and soil a few inches below siding and away from the foundation.
- Remove any wood that touches the ground, like old fence posts, stumps, or deck supports.
- Fix leaking pipes, faucets, and AC lines, and point downspouts away from the house.
- Keep crawl spaces and basements dry and well ventilated.
- Store firewood and lumber off the ground and away from the house.
- Seal cracks in the foundation and around utility lines.
- Schedule an annual termite inspection.
Pricing
What Affects the Cost of Termite Treatment
Every termite job is priced after the free inspection. The main factors are:
- 1The size of your home and the length of the foundation that needs treatment.
- 2How widespread the activity is.
- 3Your foundation type: basement, crawl space, or slab.
- 4How easy it is to reach treatment areas, like finished basements, patios, or porches.
- 5Whether you want ongoing monitoring and annual inspections.
You get a clear price before any work starts.
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Why Choose Us
Why Somerset County Trusts Endeavor Pest Control
We are a locally owned, Veteran operated pest control company based in Hillsborough NJ. Every job is handled by a licensed, insured technician trained on current treatment methods. We offer free inspections and straightforward pricing. We are not a franchise. We are your neighbors.
Veteran Owned
Licensed & Insured
Locally Owned
Free Inspections
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FAQ
Termite FAQs
Answers to the questions Hillsborough homeowners and businesses ask us most.
Still have a question?Call (732) 515-7900
What do termites look like?
Worker termites are small, creamy white, and soft bodied, about the size of a grain of rice. Swarmers are dark brown or black with two pairs of equal length wings. Unlike ants, termites have straight antennae and a thick waist with no pinch in the middle.
Do termites fly?
Only once a year. In spring, mature colonies send out winged swarmers to start new colonies. They fly briefly, drop their wings, and pair off. A swarm inside your home, or a pile of shed wings near a window, usually means an active colony nearby.
Do termites bite people?
No. Soldier termites have strong jaws for defending the colony, but they do not go after people and are not a health risk. The danger termites pose is to your home, not your family.
What do termites eat?
Cellulose, the material in wood and plant fibers. That includes framing, floor joists, subfloors, cardboard, paper, and the paper facing on drywall. They eat wood from the inside out, which is why damage often goes unnoticed until it is serious.
Are termites common in New Jersey?
Yes. Eastern subterranean termites are found throughout the state, including Somerset County. They live in the soil and reach homes through mud tubes, foundation cracks, and wood that touches the ground.
Does homeowners insurance cover termite damage?
Usually not. Most policies treat termite damage as a maintenance issue, so repairs come out of pocket. Check your own policy, but plan on an annual inspection being far cheaper than repairing damaged framing.
Do you do termite inspections for home sales?
Yes. We provide wood destroying insect inspections for buyers, sellers, and lenders throughout Somerset County.
Do you offer termite inspections near me?
We inspect homes and businesses throughout Somerset County, including Hillsborough Township, Bridgewater, Somerville, Manville, Branchburg, Montgomery, Franklin Township, Raritan, and surrounding towns. Call (732) 515-7900 to schedule a free inspection.
Service Area
Termite Extermination Serving Hillsborough and Somerset County NJ
Endeavor Pest Control provides termite extermination and inspection services throughout Hillsborough Township, Bridgewater, Somerville, Warren, Bernards, Montgomery, Manville, Bound Brook, Franklin Township, Branchburg, Bedminster, Watchung, Raritan, and surrounding areas of Somerset County NJ.
- Hillsborough Township
- Bridgewater
- Somerville
- Warren
- Bernards
- Montgomery
- Manville
- Bound Brook
- Franklin Township
- Branchburg
- Bedminster
- Watchung
- Raritan
Based in Hillsborough, NJ2 Clerico Lane, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
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