What tent fumigation actually costs in Florida, what drives the price, and when you need it instead of a liquid or bait treatment.
Quick answer: termite tenting (tent fumigation) in Florida typically costs $1 to $4 per square foot, which works out to roughly $1,000–$3,000+ for an average home. Larger or heavily infested homes cost more.
Price is driven mainly by the square footage of the structure (fumigation is priced by volume of gas needed), the severity of the drywood termite infestation, the home's height and design, and your location. Detached structures and complex rooflines add cost.
Tent fumigation is used for widespread drywood termite infestations because the gas penetrates the whole structure. Subterranean termites — the most common type in SW Florida — are usually treated with a liquid barrier or Sentricon bait system instead, which costs $700–$3,500 and doesn't require leaving the home.
You generally need tenting when drywood termites are established in multiple, hard-to-reach areas. A professional inspection confirms the species and extent first — you don't want to pay for tenting if a targeted treatment will do.
Catch it early with an annual inspection, get more than one quote, and ask whether a localized treatment is an option before committing to a full tent.
Not sure which termite you have? Get a WDO inspection or call for a free quote.
About $1–$4 per square foot, typically $1,000–$3,000+ for an average home, depending on size and severity.
Yes — fumigation requires vacating the home for the treatment period (usually 24–72 hours). Subterranean termite treatments do not.
No — it's mainly for widespread drywood termites. Subterranean termites are treated with liquid or bait. An inspection confirms which you have.
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