Florida’s Building Code requires that a licensed pest control applicator apply an approved termiticide to protect structures against future termite damage during new construction. Florida’s leading builders and contractors choose Diligent for their new construction subterranean termite service record completion, termite treatment for slab foundation and general pest pest control needs. Diligent knows how important fast response times are to your schedule and the profitability of your job, you can always count on Diligent to provide immediate service to your job site. Diligent has provided the termite control for new construction for the Orlando Convention Center, The Fort Lauderdale Airport and many other commercial projects throughout Florida. Diligent Termite Services has the largest fleet of high capacity trucks with the highest volume output on the road that can accommodate the largest jobs. Digilent’s investment technology and equipment allows your job site to move forward towards early completion faster which will save you time and money. We use the highest quality termiticides and provide a superior termite warranty for your owner. Call Diligent Today 1-866-773-8732 or 1-866-773-8732 or email us at [email protected] for your commercial pre-construction termite barrier.
Frequently asked questions
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Does the Florida Building Code Require a New Construction Subterranean Termite Soil Treatment Record for Structures which will not have Wood Products in it; e.g. pre engineered metal buildings, or aluminum buildings?
Florida’s Building Code requires preventative treatment for any structure with a foundation. Termite infestations occur in any structure that contains cellulose, and even metal building s will contain cellulose in the form of wood finishing and furnishings, stored paper or other cellulose articles, etc. Diligent provides termite treatment before pouring slab.
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At what stage of construction should soil treatment for subterranean termite prevention, be applied?
The application of soil applied termiticides for preventative treatment of new construction depends on the creation of a treated zone under and around the foundation of a structure. Termite spray for new construction is accomplished by three stages of application – to the compacted soil of a foundation prior to the pouring of a foundation prior to the pouring of a slab, along both sides of stem walls, under adjoining slab, and accomplished prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
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What types of termite protection products/systems are required by the code?
The Code requires that termite protection be provided by a registered termiticide, including soil applied termiticides, bait systems, or pesticides labeled for direct application to wood, or an alternative method approved y the building official. All there kinds of products are registered in Florida.
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Are products for termite protection required to be approved? If so, who is responsible for the approval?
The products used for this purpose are termiticides, and are not “approved” as such, but are either eligible for registration or not eligible. Termiticides that include directions for use as preventative treatments for new construction can be registered if they meet the requirements of Chapter 5E-2..0311, Florida Administrative Code. This rule is administered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. A list of of termiticides registered as preventative treatment for new construction can be accessed here.
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If the soil is disturbed after initial chemical soil treatment, is there a requirement to re-treat?
Section 1816 of the Florida Building Code, requires a retreat to be done. This can be part of your new construction subterranean termite service record.
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Who is responsible to retreat when soil is disturbed, the contractor or the pest control company?
In order to be in compliance with the Code, the contractor should contact the pest control company to conduct a retreatment.
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Is a vapor barrier required to protect the treated soil against rainfall dilution?
Installation of a vapor barrier is a requirement of the label directions of soil applied termiticides when applied prior to the pouring of concrete slabs. The vapor barrier also protects flooring from sub-slab moisture penetration.
New Construction Termite Treatment
Thank you for choosing Diligent Termite Services and we appreciate the opportunity to serve you. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a Diligent New Construction Subterranean Termite Soil Treatment, please call our office at 1-866-PRE-TREAT or 1-866-773-8732 or email us at [email protected].
