John Gelhard

Owner/Operator of California Termite, Operator License No. 14720.

termite treatments

Termites Love It When Homeowners Choose DIY

Termites Love It When Homeowners Choose DIY I inspected a home in Oceanside the other day. When I arrived, the homeowner proudly showed me all the products he’d used over the past twenty-plus years—Terminate from everyone’s favorite home improvement store, a few organic options, and some other odds and ends. I’m not sure why DIYers […]

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Why You Should Borate Your Attic—And Any Other Unpainted Wood in Your Home

Why You Should Borate Your Attic—And Any Other Unpainted Wood in Your Home Borate is one of the best ways to protect the unpainted wood in your home from future termite infestation—and to help contain any activity that may already be present. Exterior paint does a decent job of protecting wood on the outside of

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California Termite Will Be Exhibiting at the Encinitas Holiday Street Fair

California Termite Will Be Exhibiting at the Encinitas Holiday Street Fair This Sunday, November 23rd, come visit California Termite & Pest Control at the Encinitas Holiday Street Fair! We’ll be set up at space #614, located on the west side of Coast Hwy 101, right next to the GP Diner. Stop by to sign up

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Protecting Your Home from Termites — and from Our Mess

Protecting Your Home from Termites — and from Our Mess Termite treating is messy work. On the exterior, inspectors probe your home’s wood, sometimes sending a spray of termite droppings onto your patio or walkway. Technicians drilling and treating can leave behind a light dusting of sawdust around the perimeter. Thankfully, that’s all outside—rain takes

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You Don’t Have to Tent — And Orange Oil Isn’t Your Only Other Option

You Don’t Have to Tent — And Orange Oil Isn’t Your Only Other Option While exhibiting at the Carlsbad Village Street Faire, one theme kept coming up again and again: most people believe that if they have termites, they must tent their home — and that orange oil is the only other option. Both assumptions

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