Protection against Termites

Before March 1st, 2002, there was no standard control for protection against termites, and building codes did not require contractors or pest control operators to prevent termite infestations. As a result, termite damage was at record levels. The effect of implementing requirements as per the Florida Building Code is now making builders more responsible for termite protection.

The Florida Residential Code states that termite protection must be provided by registered termiticides, including soil applied pesticides, baiting systems and pesticides applied to wood, or other approved methods of termite protection labeled for use as a preventative treatment to new construction.

A Certificate of Compliance will be issued by the licensed pest control company to the building department upon completion of the application of the termite protective treatment. It will state that the building has received complete treatment for the prevention of subterranean termites in accordance with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.