When tenting actually gets recommended
Tenting is the highest-severity, highest-cost service, and we’re honest about it: it’s not always necessary. Denver and Colorado are primarily subterranean-termite territory, and tenting is more commonly associated with drywood-termite regions — but it can still be the right call for a severe, localized Denver infestation that spot treatment or a soil barrier can’t fully resolve. Inspection determines need, not a default upsell.
What the process looks like
The whole structure is covered and a fumigant is introduced to eliminate activity throughout the building, including areas a targeted treatment can’t reach. The process includes a defined timeline for sealing the structure, introducing the fumigant, aeration, and clearance testing before you’re cleared to return.
Preparing for tenting
Before tenting, homeowners typically need to remove or bag food, plants, and medications, and arrange to be out of the home for the duration. Expect roughly 2–3 days out of the home including aeration and clearance — we walk you through the full checklist before scheduling.
After tenting: ongoing prevention
Tenting eliminates an existing infestation at the time of treatment, but it doesn’t create a lasting barrier against future subterranean activity the way a soil treatment does. Many homeowners discuss soil treatment or a baiting system afterward for ongoing prevention — see our soil treatment and baiting systems pages.