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New Construction Pre-Treatment Services in Southern California

Protect Your Investment from Day One

Building a new home is a milestone filled with excitement, anticipation, and a fair amount of stress. From design details to construction schedules, every decision matters, and none is more crucial than protecting your future home from the ground up. Long before the first piece of furniture arrives, pests like termites, ants, and rodents can find ways to threaten your investment.

Kilter Termite and Pest Control provides pest control services for new construction throughout SoCal, aimed at preventing infestations before they occur. By applying treatments at key stages of construction, we establish a protective barrier that endures for decades. This proactive approach offers lasting peace of mind for homeowners and builders.

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The Ultimate Foundation: How Our Pre-Treatments Protect Your Home

Pre-treatment for new construction is a strategic defense system used during your build's earliest and most effective stage. At this point, before insulation and interior finishes are installed, our Southern California new construction pest treatment technicians can access the framing, foundation, and soil, allowing us to create barriers that pests cannot breach.

This one-time process provides long-term benefits for your home. Once applied, the treatments serve as a barrier, preventing destructive pests from ever entering your living space.

Our pre-treatment services address the most common and damaging threats to homes:

By merging proven science with precise application, we provide long-lasting protection against the pests most likely to threaten your home.

Contact us to schedule a consultation and discuss your pest pre-treatment options in Orange, Temecula, Long Beach, Escondido, LA, San Diego, and surrounding Southern California.

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Your Simple Path to a Fully Protected Home

We simplify the process of protecting your new home, making it easy and stress-free. From the initial consultation to the final application, our SoCal pest pre-treatment team communicates clearly and works smoothly with your construction schedule.

Our process typically includes:

  • Protecting areas already installed, such as windows and HVAC units
  • Applying bottom treatments for subterranean termites
  • Spraying exposed boards to stop termites before they migrate deeper into the structure
  • Sealing access points with rodent packing materials, including concrete, to prevent future entry
  • Finishing with preventative pest control applications to exposed areas for comprehensive coverage

This streamlined approach removes uncertainty and helps you move forward with confidence, knowing that your new home has been protected from pests by a proven plan from day one.

Advanced Protection for Lasting Peace of Mind

A new home is one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll make. That’s why protecting it from the start isn’t an expense but an upgrade that safeguards your investment for years.

Pre-treatment is far more effective than trying to eliminate pests after they've already entered. Once the soil, framing, and foundation are treated, the protective agents stay in place. For example, our subterranean termite treatment includes a two-year warranty, yet the treatment itself continues to protect your home long after that because the product bonds to the wood.

As a leader in property pest protection since 1992, we depend on products and methods that have been tested and proven to last. Our technicians are trained to explain the science behind each recommendation, giving you confidence that you're making a wise, informed decision. When you choose pre-treatment with us, you’re purchasing a service that offers decades of dependable protection.

The Four-Point Principle for Effective Pest Prevention

Every decision we make, whether choosing products, designing application methods, or scheduling treatments, is guided by four principles. 

Every pre-treatment pest solution meets high standards:

  • Effectiveness for the targeted pest – We select proven treatments designed to stop termites, rodents, ants, and other pests before they cause damage.
  • Safety for our customers – Once applied, our products are safe for families, children, and pets.
  • Safety for our employees – Our Southern California pest prevention technicians are trained and equipped to apply treatments safely, protecting ourselves and your property.
  • Long-term value – We choose methods that last, providing homeowners and builders with a measurable return on investment through reduced risk of costly infestations.

Adhering to these standards in every aspect of our process has made us a trusted name in builder pest control services.

Decades of Proven Experience

Choosing a pest control provider for new construction in Southern California is about trusting that the company will fulfill its commitments in the future. For decades, we have been safeguarding homes and businesses with innovative solutions and a customer-first mindset.

Our inspectors continuously update our knowledge in pest detection, treatment methods, and application techniques, staying ahead of changing threats. Thus, the solutions we apply in your new home are effective at the time and remain relevant as pest pressures evolve over the years.

When you choose us, you’re selecting a company with the stability, experience, and track record to support your investment well beyond the completion of construction.

Build Your Future on a Foundation of Confidence

Your home deserves protection as strong as its foundation. With Kilter Termite and Pest Control, you get pest prevention and a trusted SoCal partner committed to safeguarding your investment for the long haul.

From innovative treatments to strict safety standards, our services are designed to offer unmatched reliability for homeowners and builders. Since 1992, we have established our reputation for delivering lasting results.

Don’t leave your future to chance. Call (866) 827-1727 or complete our online form to schedule a consultation and secure your new home from the start. 

Excellence You Can Count On

Dependable service, honest work, and a commitment to your home and family.
  • FREE INSPECTION

    With our free Home Inspection*, our licensed inspectors will fully inspect your home and make recommendations for service.

  • We Guide Homeowners to Make the Best Decision
    We take the time to explain the benefits and drawbacks of each treatment method or recommended product.
  • Education & Expertise
    Our State Licensed Inspectors and State Certified Applicator undergo continuing education for Pest detection, eradication and treatment.
  • Free Home & Termite Inspection
    With our free Home Inspection*, our licensed inspectors will fully inspect your home and make recommendations for service.
  • 24/7 Service
    We take calls 24/7 and offer same day service, so we can accommodate your emergency needs.
  • Warranties That Are Second to None
    We have warranties on rodents and termites that cover your whole home - not just the area we treat.

See Why We’re a Local Favorite

Real feedback from people who rely on us to protect their homes & Businesses.
    Quick responses, great follow-up, and great technicians who are polite and courteous
    “Great Service. Kilter took care of some rats a few years ago, and now they've killed the termites. All without tenting. Quick responses, great follow-up, and great technicians who are polite and courteous. Thank you!”
    Sarah G.
    I had three bids and was glad I went with Kilter.
    “Luis was simply amazing. He was very knowledgeable and was able to locate termites where our salesman didn’t even look or find them. I was very impressed. I had three bids and was glad I went with Kilter.”
    Bill F.
    Wonderful Job and quality work!
    “Repairs look 100x better than before!”
    Susan J.
    I would so recommend this business to others.
    “I am thankful for Kilter Termite & Pest Control for taking care of the pests in our old home”
    Stephen T.
    Awesome experience!
    “5 Stars to Dillan! Well deserved!”
    Nancy R.
    Kilter is in my opinion a company that can be trusted and is very responsible.
    “Josh was very thorough and his customer service skills were beyond approach.”
    Ginger W.
    Fantastic service
    “Overall, it’s a fantastic service and I have already recommended their service to 2 colleagues.”
    Mayer K.
    Great Customer Service & Professional Staff!
    “The quality of the work done was OUTSTANDING! Thank you, KILTER Termite & Pest Control Team!”
    Shared V.
    Kilter is amazing!!
    “My kids are enjoying playing outside again without the fear of spider bites.”
    Shannon C.

Have Questions?

Our Team Has The Answers.
  • No, our pricing is completely transparent. Your initial charge is based on your needs. If it just standard pest control, then your initial charge is $156, and your monthly cost is $52.
  • Yes. We want to earn your long-term business, not use a contract to force you to stay. The only reason we require a signed agreement on file is the recurring auto pay. We need the agreement to show you approved the charges, but every Kilter Pest Control agreement says you may cancel anytime.
  • Free termite inspections, “Stay in Your Home” termite treatments, Fumigations (termite tenting), Free Rodent Inspections, Rodent control, Wood repair & replacement, insulation services, free bed bug inspections, bed bug heat or spray treatments + every type of commercial pest service.
  • You have a couple of options. Pest Shield™ begins on a Quarterly service schedule with free, unlimited re-treatments. During the months we are not scheduled to treat your home, call for free re-treatments. Turn your quarterly schedule into a monthly schedule. The only catch is that you must call and schedule the re-treatments. If you want us to schedule monthly, then you’d need to sign up for our Monthly service plan, which is $69/month.