New Construction Termite Service
Termite Pre-Treatment for New Construction in Arizona
Arizona building code requires termite pre-treatment before concrete is poured on new residential and commercial construction. Elite Pest delivers AZ-code-compliant soil barrier treatments with same-day documentation — keeping your project on schedule.
What Is Termite Pre-Treatment?
Termite pre-treatment — also called a soil pre-treatment or pre-construction termite treatment — is a chemical barrier applied to the soil beneath and around a new building's foundation before the concrete slab is poured. The treatment creates a continuous zone of protection that prevents subterranean termites from entering the structure through the soil.
In Arizona, subterranean termites are the most destructive pest threat to new construction. Desert Subterranean Termites and Arid-Land Subterranean Termites are active throughout Maricopa County and can begin attacking a new structure within months of completion. Pre-treatment is the most cost-effective defense — and it's required by law.
Arizona Code Requirement
Arizona Revised Statutes and the IRC as adopted in Arizona require termite pre-treatment for new residential construction. Most Maricopa County building departments require a treatment certificate before issuing a Certificate of Occupancy.
Treatment Types
We apply the right treatment method for your construction phase and building department requirements.
Soil Barrier Treatment (Pre-Pour)
The standard pre-treatment method. Liquid termiticide is applied to the soil within the building envelope — including the fill soil, foundation walls, and the soil adjacent to the foundation — before the concrete slab is poured. This is the most effective and code-preferred method.
Slab Penetration Treatment
Applied after the slab is poured by drilling through the concrete at regular intervals and injecting termiticide into the soil below. Used when pre-pour treatment was missed, disturbed, or when the building department requires supplemental treatment.
Perimeter Barrier Treatment
Liquid termiticide applied to the exterior perimeter of the foundation after framing is complete. Creates a continuous chemical barrier at the soil-foundation interface. Often used in combination with soil pre-treatment for maximum protection.
Bait Station Systems
In-ground termite bait stations installed around the perimeter of the structure as an ongoing monitoring and treatment solution. Accepted by most building departments as an alternative to liquid pre-treatment in some jurisdictions.
How Pre-Treatment Works
01
Schedule Before Your Pour
Contact Elite Pest at least 48 hours before your scheduled concrete pour. Provide the property address, lot number, and pour date. We confirm scheduling within 2 hours.
02
Site Preparation
The soil within the building envelope must be graded and compacted before treatment. Our technician will assess the site on arrival and confirm it's ready for treatment.
03
Treatment Applied
Our licensed technician applies termiticide to all required areas — fill soil, foundation walls, and perimeter — at the application rates specified by Arizona building code and the product label.
04
Documentation Issued
A treatment certificate is issued same-day with the date, address, product name, application rate, and technician license number. Product data sheet and SDS are included for your permit file.
Same-Day Treatment Certificates
Every pre-treatment includes a treatment certificate, product data sheet, and SDS — delivered digitally same-day and accepted by all Maricopa County building departments.
Pre-Treatment FAQs
Common questions from homeowners, builders, and contractors about Arizona termite pre-treatment requirements.
Ready to Schedule Your Pre-Treatment?
Call or submit online. We confirm within 2 hours and deliver your treatment certificate same-day.