Case Studies

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Every case study below reflects an actual Treminix engagement with documented protocol, timeline, and outcome. Property details anonymized; pest biology and treatment specifics are exact.

Featured Case
Buckhead historic home termite defense Atlanta
Termite DefenseResidentialBuckhead

1938 Buckhead Colonial — Termite Re-Treatment After Standard Barrier Failure

A 4,800 sq ft historic colonial in Buckhead had received a standard perimeter liquid barrier treatment from a national chain 18 months prior. The homeowner noticed termite mud tubes in a basement corner and contacted us for a second opinion. Active termite activity was confirmed at three inspection points along the treated perimeter — all at locations where clay soil had prevented lateral termiticide distribution.

Treminix performed a complete retreat with adjusted injection spacing (8" intervals vs. the original 12") and added a 24-station bait network around the full perimeter. Two-year monitoring shows zero active termite stations in the bait network. Homeowner received written comparison of the two treatment protocols explaining exactly why the first approach failed at this specific property's soil type.

24
Bait Stations
8"
Injection Spacing
0
Active Stations
at 24mo

Further Cases.

Virginia Highland cockroach sewer entry elimination Atlanta
CockroachVirginia Highland

1960s Bungalow — Six-Year Palmetto Bug Failure Resolved in One Season

Virginia Highland homeowner had received perimeter spray treatments from three different companies over six years without sustained control. Treminix inspection found four dry floor drain traps (primary sewer entry vector), one oak branch contacting the roofline at the south soffit, and heavy mulch depth against the foundation's north face. Drain traps restored with mineral oil; trimming recommendation issued; outdoor bait treatment applied targeting harborage zones. Zero cockroach sightings reported through the following two seasons without any additional interior treatment.

Root Cause
4 dry floor drains + canopy bridge + mulch harborage
Resolution Time
Single treatment season
Prior Attempts
3 companies, 6 years, perimeter spray only
Atlanta commercial property fire ant management Decatur
Fire AntCommercial

Decatur Office Campus — Urban Heat Island Timing Adjustment

A 6-building office campus in Decatur had engaged a regional pest company for fire ant management under the state Extension calendar schedule. Annual complaints from employees and visitors continued despite treatments. Treminix assessed the campus soil temperature data — consistently reaching biological treatment threshold 3 weeks ahead of the prior company's spring treatment date. Treatment rescheduled to late March; broadcast bait application preceded individual mound treatments by 48 hours. Campus fire ant complaints reduced from 18 employee reports in the prior year to zero in the first post-adjustment season.

Adjustment
Spring treatment advanced 3 weeks to align with urban heat island soil temperature
Outcome Year 1
0 employee complaints (from 18 prior year)
Sandy Springs multi-family rodent exclusion Atlanta
Rodent ExclusionMulti-Family

Sandy Springs 24-Unit — Roof Rat Entry Point Mapping and Exclusion

A 24-unit apartment complex in Sandy Springs had roof rat activity confirmed in four units on the top floor. Prior management had placed interior snap traps and exterior bait stations; activity persisted. Treminix roofline inspection identified three active entry points — all at soffit-to-fascia gaps along the building's north face where mature oaks created canopy contact. Entry points photographed, documented, and remediated with galvanized wire mesh and fiber-reinforced polyurethane foam. Canopy trimming coordinated through a licensed arborist. No additional roof rat activity confirmed in 18-month follow-up monitoring.

Entry Points
3 soffit gaps identified via roofline inspection
Resolution
Physical exclusion + canopy trimming
Monitoring
Zero activity at 18-month follow-up
Marietta residential mosquito control Aedes albopictus
Mosquito ControlResidential

Marietta Residential — Aedes albopictus Breeding Site Elimination

Homeowners reported severe daytime mosquito pressure despite receiving a bi-weekly barrier spray program from another provider. Daytime biting pressure is a signature of Aedes albopictus — the Asian tiger mosquito — which breeds in micro-containers and is not controlled by foliage barrier spray targeting dusk-to-dawn Culex species. Treminix property survey identified 11 standing water sources including corrugated downspout extensions (4), a plugged fountain basin, two saucers under potted plants, and blocked gutters retaining standing water. Breeding site remediation eliminated daytime mosquito pressure within 14 days without any additional barrier spray increase.

Breeding Sites Found
11 micro-container sites; prior program had treated none
Resolution
Breeding site elimination; 14 days to pressure reduction
Grant Park Atlanta restaurant yellow jacket infestation
Stinging InsectsCommercial

Grant Park Restaurant — Yellow Jacket Ground Colony Emergency

A Grant Park restaurant reported yellow jacket activity near its outdoor dining area with three guests stung over two days. Treminix emergency dispatch responded within 90 minutes. Inspection identified one visible nest in a landscape planter and two additional ground nests in mulch beds within 15 feet — colonies too small to be easily visible but fully defensive. All three colonies treated in the same visit. Outdoor dining service resumed the following morning with written confirmation of treatment completion for insurance documentation purposes.

Nests Found
3 (1 visible, 2 concealed ground nests)
Response Time
90 minutes from first call
Service Resume
Following morning
Alpharetta new construction termite pre-treatment soil
Termite Pre-TreatmentNew Construction

Alpharetta New Build — Pre-Construction Soil Treatment Protocol

Pre-construction soil treatment for a 3,200 sq ft new build in Alpharetta. Treminix conducted soil percolation testing prior to application — the specific lot's clay content exceeded 55%, requiring treatment volume adjustment above Georgia Building Code minimum rates to achieve adequate soil saturation. Soil treatment was applied in three phases coordinated with the construction schedule: pre-slab, post-backfill, and post-grade establishment. Written documentation of each phase provided to the homeowner and general contractor for warranty records. 10-year renewable termite bond issued at completion.

Soil Clay Content
>55% — above standard volume threshold
Treatment Phases
3 coordinated with construction schedule
Bond Term
10-year renewable termite bond
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