Professional termite control, termite inspection, and termite removal for homes, businesses, and managed properties across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Termite Control Services in Vancouver
- WHAT ARE TERMITES
Termites are wood-destroying insects that feed on cellulose found in timber, wood products, and other organic materials. While termites are far more prevalent in warmer parts of North America, British Columbia does have established termite populations, and properties across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland are not immune to termite activity. The dampwood termite is the species most commonly encountered in the region, thriving in the wet conditions that the Lower Mainland’s climate naturally produces. Termites are highly secretive insects that rarely expose themselves, making infestations difficult to detect without a professional inspection and often well established before any visible signs appear.
- WHY TERMITES ARE A SERIOUS PROBLEM
Termites are among the most destructive pest insects in North America, and even in British Columbia, the damage they cause can be significant. Unlike most other pests, termites attack the structural integrity of a building from the inside out, consuming timber quietly and continuously over months and years. By the time visible signs of termite damage appear, the structural damage is often already extensive. For homeowners, the cost of repairing termite damage can run into tens of thousands of dollars. For commercial property owners, strata councils, and property managers, an undetected termite infestation across multiple units or building systems represents a serious financial and structural liability.
- WHAT ATTRACTS TERMITES
Termites are attracted to properties with accessible wood, high moisture levels, and conditions that allow them to move between soil and timber without exposure. In the Lower Mainland, damp or decaying wood is the primary attractant for dampwood termites, which require direct contact with moisture to survive and thrive. Properties with wood-to-soil contact, leaking pipes, poor drainage, damaged roofing, inadequate ventilation in crawl spaces, and deteriorating timber are all significantly more vulnerable to termite activity. Aging buildings, properties with untreated wood elements, and structures with moisture management issues are among the most commonly affected across the region.
General Information About Termites
TERMITE ACTIVITY IN VANCOUVER & THE LOWER MAINLAND
Vancouver and the Lower Mainland’s wet climate creates conditions that are well suited to dampwood termite activity. The region receives significant annual rainfall, and properties that are not properly maintained in terms of drainage, ventilation, and moisture control are particularly vulnerable. Dampwood termites do not require soil contact the way subterranean termites do — they establish directly inside wet or decaying timber, making them harder to detect and easier to overlook during routine property maintenance.
Termite activity in the Lower Mainland is most commonly reported in older residential properties, heritage buildings, and structures with aging timber components in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, North Vancouver, and the Fraser Valley. Properties with crawl spaces, wood decking, wood siding, and older framing are among the most vulnerable. Dampness from the region’s persistent rainfall creates ideal conditions in crawl spaces, basement areas, and exterior timber elements that are not properly sealed or ventilated.
Commercial properties, strata buildings, and managed portfolios are not exempt from termite risk. Any building with timber structural components and moisture management issues is potentially vulnerable. For property managers overseeing older buildings or large portfolios across the Lower Mainland, regular professional termite inspections are an important part of protecting the long-term value and structural integrity of managed assets. Early detection is always significantly less costly than structural remediation after an established infestation.
PROFESSIONAL TERMITE CONTROL, INSPECTION & REMOVAL
Termite control begins with a thorough professional inspection. Because termites are secretive insects that feed from the inside of timber, visible damage is rarely the first sign of their presence. Phantom Pest Control provides professional termite inspections for residential properties, commercial buildings, strata complexes, and managed portfolios across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Our team inspects all accessible timber components, crawl spaces, basement areas, roof voids, and exterior wood elements for evidence of termite activity, moisture damage, and the conditions that make a property vulnerable.
Treatment for termites depends on the species, the extent of the infestation, and the structural areas affected. For dampwood termites, treatment focuses on eliminating the moisture source that sustains the colony alongside targeted treatment of the affected timber. Removing the conditions that allow termites to thrive is as important as the treatment itself — a termite colony cannot survive without the moisture it depends on, and addressing the underlying cause is essential to preventing reinfestation. In cases where structural timber has been significantly compromised, our team will advise on the extent of the damage and the remediation required.
Prevention and ongoing monitoring are critical components of long-term termite control, particularly for older properties and managed buildings across the Lower Mainland. Following treatment, Phantom Pest Control will provide a detailed assessment of the moisture and structural conditions that contributed to the infestation and recommend a prevention plan tailored to the property. For strata councils, property managers, and commercial operators, we offer scheduled inspection and monitoring programs designed to detect termite activity early and protect the structural value of the building over time.
Every termite situation is different, and the cost of acting early is always a fraction of the cost of structural remediation after an infestation has had time to develop. Whether you have found signs of termite activity, recently purchased a property, or simply want peace of mind, a professional termite inspection is the right starting point. Phantom Pest Control serves homeowners, business owners, and property managers throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland with thorough, reliable termite assessments and treatment programs built around long-term results.
TERMITE IDENTIFICATION
COMMON TYPES: Dampwood termite — the primary species found in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
APPEARANCE: Soft-bodied, pale to dark brown insect, larger than most termite species found elsewhere in Canada
SIZE: Workers 12mm to 20mm, reproductive adults (alates) up to 25mm including wings
COLOUR: Pale cream to dark brown depending on caste and age
NESTING AREAS: Directly inside damp or decaying timber — crawl spaces, basement framing, exterior wood elements, decking, and roof timber
ACTIVITY: Active year-round inside infested timber, reproductive swarmers most visible in late summer and early fall
LIFECYCLE: Colony grows slowly over years — workers, soldiers, and reproductives all present in an established colony
REPRODUCTION: Reproductive alates swarm to establish new colonies, shed wings after landing near a suitable timber source
PRIMARY RISKS: Structural timber damage, compromised building integrity, costly remediation, and significant financial liability for property owners and managers
SIGNS OF A TERMITE PROBLEM
Soft, hollow-sounding timber when tapped
Blistered, darkened, or sagging wood surfaces
Winged termites or shed wings near windows, doors, or light sources
Frass, small pellets of digested wood, near timber or in crawl spaces
Visible galleries or tunnels running through damaged timber
Structural timber that crumbles or breaks apart easily
Moisture damage and wood decay in crawl spaces or basement framing
Swarmers appearing indoors in late summer or early fall
Bubbling or uneven paint on wood surfaces caused by moisture and termite activity
WHERE TERMITES ARE COMMONLY FOUND
Crawl spaces and basement framing with moisture or poor ventilation
Exterior wood elements including decking, siding, and fence posts
Roof timber and eave structures with moisture infiltration
Window and door frames in older residential and commercial buildings
Structural framing in heritage and aging properties across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
Wood-to-soil contact areas around the building perimeter
Interior timber in areas with leaking pipes or chronic moisture issues
Strata and commercial buildings with aging timber components and inadequate drainage
PRICING - RESIDENTIAL
Service / Treatment
House (residential) ​
Condo / Apt / Townhouse
Treatment
$495–$750 + GST
$495–$750 + GST
INSPECTION FEES
Property Type
Fee
Notes
Residential (House)
$150 + GST
+$50 attic/crawlspace (waived if service booked same day)
Condo / Apt / Townhouse
$125 + GST
+$50 attic/crawlspace (waived if service booked same day)
Commercial
Complimentary - Free
Contact us to schedule a free site inspection
DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL OFFERS
SERVICE
DISCOUNT / OFFER
Bundle discount
15% off when combining 2 or more services
Senior discount
5% off for senior clients
Referral discount
$25 off for both the referring client and the new client
Prices are subject to change based on property size, severity of infestation, and specific treatment requirements. All prices are in CAD and exclude GST unless otherwise noted. Standard pricing applies to residential properties in the Greater Vancouver / Lower Mainland area. Commercial clients require a complimentary inspection for a customized quote.
STOP TERMITE DAMAGE TODAY. CONTACT PHANTOM PEST CONTROL.
Professional termite inspections, targeted treatments, and long-term prevention programs for homes, businesses, and managed properties across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.