A lot of people assume that finding termites automatically means tenting their home. Because of that, when they see signs of termites, they hesitate to call a termite control company. But waiting only makes the problem worse. Ironically, by putting it off, you may end up needing the very fumigation you were trying to avoid.

The truth is, fumigation isn’t always necessary. For example, if you notice termite droppings on your patio, call a professional right away. That infestation may be isolated to just one small area. In many cases, a simple local treatment takes care of the problem before it spreads—often with minimal wood damage.

But the longer you wait, the bigger the problem becomes. Drywood termites don’t sleep. They can hollow out an entire rafter tail in less than a year. Since the cost of wood repairs has skyrocketed post-Covid, the expense can quickly add up. On top of that, once a termite colony matures, it can splinter off into multiple colonies, spreading through your home. And when termites swarm—especially if it’s in your attic—they’re likely to be successful in starting new colonies, because attic wood isn’t protected by paint.

Be Proactive, Not Reactive when it Comes to Termites

The best defense is prevention. Maintaining a full-structure termite warranty is ideal. These warranties include annual inspections, local treatments when needed, and return visits if you spot something in between. In San Diego, termites are a fact of life—it’s not a matter of if you’ll get them, but when. A warranty usually costs around $300 a year, which is far more manageable than a $2,000+ fumigation and the cost of wood repairs.

Not only does a warranty save money, it saves hassle. Local treatments don’t require you to bag food, and leave your home for three days the way fumigation does.

Why Choose California Termite?

California Termite is one of the few companies in San Diego that doesn’t require a full treatment to issue a full-structure warranty. If we inspect your home and find no visible termite activity, we’ll still offer you warranty protection. Already under warranty with another company but not satisfied with their service? We can take over your coverage.

And unlike most companies that only warranty the areas they’ve treated, we only offer full-structure warranties. Why? Because termites rarely come back to the same spot—they show up somewhere else. Without full coverage, you’d have to pay again for another treatment. With us, your whole home is protected.

Protect Your Home Today

If you love your home and want to safeguard it against costly termite damage, don’t wait. Contact California Termite today to schedule your free inspection.