When administered by a professional termite control company, reliable termite treatments can effectively eliminate active infestation in or around the home after treating a home for termites, it’s crucial to get regular treatments and inspections in order to prevent another infestation, however, a local treatment is intended to remove or kill termites only within the specific targeted area, leaving open the possibility of other undetected infestation within the structure. Localized treatments are NOT designed for a whole-house eradication.