Termites in the département

83 – Var

Termites in the Var (83): inspection, treatment, obligations

• Is Var affected by termite regulations?

  Yes. The Var department is widely affected by termite regulations. Several municipalities are covered by prefectural orders, which means that specific obligations apply to property owners, particularly when a property is sold.

  In these designated areas, a statutory termite inspection is mandatory and must be included in the property sale documentation. When termite activity is confirmed in a building, a declaration must also be made to the local town hall.

• Which towns in Var are most affected by termites?

  Termite activity has been reported in many municipalities, including:

  • Les Arcs
  • Barjols
  • Draguignan
  • Saint-Tropez
  • Toulon
  • La Crau
  • Solliès-Toucas
  • Roquebrune-sur-Argens
  • Ramatuelle
  • Saint-Raphaël
  • La Londe-les-Maures
  • Le Muy
  • Carqueiranne
  • Ollioules
  • La Seyne-sur-Mer
  • Sainte-Maxime
  • Puget-sur-Argens
  • Six-Fours-les-Plages

  Termite activity is therefore not limited to the coast and may also occur in inland areas of the department.

• What are the typical signs of a termite infestation in Var?

  Watch for warning signs such as:

  • wood that sounds hollow or crumbles easily
  • galleries inside beams, skirting boards or flooring
  • mud tubes along walls, foundations or partitions
  • distorted timber or wooden fittings
  • discarded termite wings, particularly after warm periods

  A professional termite inspection is advisable if you notice one or more of these signs.

• What termite treatment solutions does Sentri Tech offer in Var?

  Sentri Tech Authorized Applicators provide solutions adapted to the property and the termite activity identified:

  • Preventive termite treatment: monitoring stations are installed around the building to detect termite activity at an early stage
  • Curative termite treatment: bait stations are installed at strategic locations to act progressively on an active colony

• How much does termite treatment cost in Var?

  The cost depends on several factors, including:

  • the size and configuration of the property
  • the level of termite risk or confirmed activity
  • whether preventive or curative treatment is required
  • site accessibility

  A Sentri Tech Authorized Applicator provides a personalised quote after assessing the property.

• Is financial assistance available for termite treatment?

  At present, there is no French government financial assistance specifically dedicated to termite treatment.

  However, some municipalities in Var may provide support through local housing improvement or public health programmes. It is advisable to contact your local town hall or ADIL 83 to find out whether any local assistance is available: https://www.adil83.org

• Why should you not wait until termite damage becomes visible?

  Termites can cause damage while remaining hidden inside timber and other cellulose-based materials. By the time visible deterioration appears, structural elements such as floors, beams or roof frameworks may already have been weakened.

  Preventive termite treatment uses monitoring stations around the building to detect termite activity at an early stage, before an infestation develops unnoticed.

• How quickly does Sentri Tech treatment work?

  The Sentri Tech curative method acts progressively on the termite colony.

  Worker termites consume the cellulose-based material contained in the bait stations and carry it back to the colony. The duration of treatment varies according to the extent of termite activity, the colony and the progress observed during monitoring.

  Regular inspections are used to confirm the reduction and eventual disappearance of termite activity.

• Are termites active throughout the year in Var?

  Termite activity can continue throughout the year because colonies live mainly underground and within wooden structures, where conditions remain relatively stable.

  The mild Mediterranean climate in Var may favour prolonged activity, making continued vigilance and regular monitoring advisable throughout the year.