- Termites are among the most destructive pests in Kenya, causing extensive and often hidden damage to timber structures, furniture, and building foundations.
- Professional termite control uses a combination of chemical soil treatments, baiting systems, and wood treatment solutions for effective eradication.
- Early detection and treatment prevents costly structural repairs and protects the long-term value of residential and commercial properties.
- Both subterranean and drywood termite species are active across Nairobi and Kenya and require different treatment approaches.
- A professional survey is essential to identify the species, extent of infestation, and most appropriate treatment strategy.
- Bestcare Facilities Management provides expert termite control services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties across Nairobi and Kenya.
Termites are silent destroyers. By the time visible signs of termite damage appear — sagging floors, hollow-sounding timber, mud tubes along walls, or discarded wings near windows — the infestation has often been active for months or even years, causing damage that may run into hundreds of thousands of shillings. In Kenya’s tropical climate, where warm temperatures and seasonal moisture create ideal conditions for termite colonies, termite control is one of the most critical pest management services available to property owners.
Nairobi and its surrounding regions are home to several species of termites, with subterranean termites — which build colonies underground and travel through mud tubes to reach timber in buildings — being the most widespread and destructive. Drywood termites, which infest timber directly without soil contact, are also present and require different treatment approaches. Whether you are protecting a newly constructed home, treating an active infestation in a commercial building, or implementing a preventive soil barrier for a property under construction, professional termite control is the only reliable solution.
Types of Termite Control Services
Pre-Construction Soil Treatment involves applying chemical termiticides to the soil at foundation level during construction, creating a continuous chemical barrier that prevents subterranean termites from accessing the building from below. This is the most cost-effective form of protection and should be applied at slab and foundation stage.
Post-Construction Soil Treatment creates a chemical barrier around an existing building by injecting termiticide into the soil at the base of external walls, under floor slabs through drilled holes, and into expansion joints, providing protection against subterranean termite ingress.
Termite Baiting Systems use strategically placed bait stations around the perimeter of a property, containing a slow-acting toxicant that worker termites carry back to the colony, eventually eliminating the entire colony including the queen. Baiting is a low-chemical, environmentally sensitive option suitable for sensitive environments.
Wood Treatment involves applying boron-based or other wood preservative treatments to structural timber, furniture, and joinery to render them unpalatable to termites and resistant to future infestation.
Fumigation for Drywood Termites uses tent fumigation or localised gas injection to eliminate drywood termite colonies within enclosed timber structures or furniture.
Structural Repair Assessment follows termite treatment to assess the extent of damage to structural timber and provide recommendations for repair or replacement of compromised elements.
Estimated Cost of Termite Control Services in Kenya
| Service | Unit | Estimated Cost (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| Termite inspection and survey | Per property | 5,000 – 15,000 |
| Pre-construction soil treatment | Per m² (floor area) | 200 – 600 |
| Post-construction soil treatment | Per linear metre | 1,500 – 4,000 |
| Termite baiting system installation | Per property | 30,000 – 100,000 |
| Baiting system annual monitoring | Per year | 15,000 – 40,000 |
| Wood treatment (boron application) | Per m² | 500 – 1,500 |
| Tent fumigation (drywood termites) | Per property | 40,000 – 150,000 |
| Structural damage assessment report | Per property | 10,000 – 30,000 |
Note: Costs are estimates and depend on property size, infestation severity, and treatment method. Contact Bestcare Facilities Management for a site-specific quotation.
Contact Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Bestcare Facilities Management |
| Phone | 0709 004 600 |
| Address | Mpaka Plaza, Westlands, Nairobi |
| info@bestcareservices.co.ke | |
| Website | www.bestcareservices.co.ke |
Contact us today for a free consultation and competitive quotation for your termite control requirements.
