Plano's Blackland Prairie clay retains moisture like a sponge — ideal for subterranean termites. As DFW's northern suburbs age past their builder-grade soil treatment lifespan (5–7 years), termite pressure is intensifying across Collin County. Romex is your locally managed, Sentricon®-certified termite team.
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Liquid soil treatments create a chemical barrier that degrades over time. Sentricon® takes a fundamentally different approach — it targets the colony itself.
Our TDA-licensed inspector evaluates your property's foundation perimeter, identifies active mud tubes, moisture intrusion points, and wood-to-soil contacts. Sentricon® stations are installed every 10 feet around your foundation — in Plano's clay soils, we often tighten spacing to 8 feet near high-risk areas like garden beds and AC condensate drains.
Subterranean termites forage constantly through soil. In the heavy clay around Plano, foraging tunnels can extend 300+ feet from the colony. The Recruit HD bait contains a chitin synthesis inhibitor — termites consume it and share it through trophallaxis (mouth-to-mouth feeding), carrying the active ingredient back to the colony.
The active ingredient (noviflumuron) prevents termites from molting. Since every termite must molt to survive, the effect cascades through the colony — workers, soldiers, reproductives, and the queen are all eliminated. Colony collapse typically occurs within 60–90 days of initial bait uptake.
Stations remain in the ground permanently and are checked quarterly. If a new colony moves into the area — common in Plano's expanding suburban developments — the stations intercept it before it reaches your home. This continuous protection is what sets Sentricon® apart from one-time liquid treatments.
Pencil-width mud tubes running vertically on your foundation or interior walls. In Plano, these most often appear on the shaded north and east sides of homes where moisture lingers. Check behind landscaping — dense plantings against foundations are the #1 concealment factor we see in the field.
Translucent, equal-length wings shed by reproductive termites after mating flights. The primary swarm season in Collin County runs March through May, triggered by warm days following rain events. Swarmers inside your home indicate the colony is already established in or under the structure.
Subterranean termites eat wood from the inside out, leaving a paper-thin surface. Tap door frames, baseboards, and window sills — especially in older homes with original wood framing. In our experience, this is the sign most homeowners notice only after significant damage has already occurred.
Moisture from termite tunneling behind walls causes paint to bubble or peel. This is often misdiagnosed as water damage, particularly in bathrooms and kitchens where plumbing creates additional moisture that attracts foragers.
Advanced termite damage to floor joists and subfloor causes visible sagging. Doors and windows that suddenly stick may indicate structural damage beneath. We recommend immediate inspection if you notice this — by the time structural signs appear, colony activity has been underway for months.
Small piles of soil-like material near baseboards, in crawl spaces, or on windowsills can be termite "workings" — soil packed into tunnels. In Collin County's clay soils, this is sometimes mistaken for dirt kicked up by settling foundations.
Eastern subterranean termites are the dominant species across Collin County. Plano's Blackland Prairie clay retains moisture year-round, providing ideal foraging conditions. Formosan subterranean termites have been confirmed in scattered North Texas locations.
Older West Plano neighborhoods (1970s–1980s construction) near Spring Creek face the highest risk due to aging soil treatments. East Plano along Rowlett Creek is also high-pressure. Even newer homes in far North Plano are entering the 5–7 year window where builder treatments fade.
Plano's primary swarming season runs March through May, with a secondary window in September–October. Warm days after spring rain trigger emergence. Swarmers inside mean an established colony is present.
Costs vary by property size, foundation type, and infestation severity. Sentricon® installation is based on your foundation's linear footage. Free inspections, no obligation. Financing available.
Yes. Complimentary inspections are available throughout Plano and Collin County, including Allen, Richardson, Murphy, Wylie, Lucas, Fairview, and all surrounding communities.
Romex has protected Collin County homes since 2016. Locally managed. Sentricon® Certified. Free retreatment guarantee.
