John Gelhard

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

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4 Termite Myths

4 Termite Myths After inspecting thousands of homes, I’ve heard just about everything. Some folks even claim they can hear termites in their walls. I’m not including that one—how would I know? But here are a few common termite myths I can confidently clear up: “The termites came from my neighbor’s house after they tented.”This […]

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Termite Fumigation vs. Local Treatments

Termite Fumigation vs. Local Treating Fumigation Pros: A successful fumigation eliminates all living termites in a home. Although fumigation does not penetrate egg casings, termite offspring cannot digest wood without ingesting protozoans from adult termites. Since the fumigation kills all adults, the colony cannot regenerate. The most comprehensive treatment available, reaching all wood structures in

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Is Termite Fumigation Going Away in California?

Is Termite Fumigation Going Away in California? California leads the nation in environmental regulations, especially when it comes to air quality and global warming. When I replaced my water heater a few years ago, I had to purchase a low-emissions model. Until then, I never even considered that water heaters produced emissions—let alone enough to

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California Termite Sponsor at the War on the Shore

California Termite Sponsor at the War at the Shore Event for Homefront Fighters Organization 03-15-25 California Termite was a proud sponsor of War at the Shore, a Jiu-Jitsu tournament held at the Army & Navy Academy in Carlsbad, California. The event was organized in support of The Homefront Fighters organization. Homefront Fighters is dedicated to

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