Termidor vs. Orange Oil When it comes to spot or localized termite treatments, two of the most common options are Termidor and orange oil. How do they compare? Orange Oil: Orange oil’s active ingredient is d-Limonene, a byproduct of orange juice processing, extracted from orange peels. According to Jeff Chang from Florida Chemical, a major […]
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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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What You Should Know About Wood Repair Termites never sleep and can devour a rafter tail in just one year. Nationwide, they cause an estimated $5 billion in damage annually. Meanwhile, fungus leads to wood rot, and according to Termite Terry Singleton’s termite licensing preparation guide, one out of every ten trees cut down is
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DIY vs. Professional Professional vs. DIY Over the years, I’ve inspected countless homes where the owner tried to handle their termite problem on their own. These DIY attempts range from spraying swarmers with Raid to taping over drywood termite kickout holes in hopes of sealing the problem away. When homeowners turn to big-box stores—whether their
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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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Don’t Let the Fear of Fumigation Stop You from Contacting a Termite Company… because many times you don’t need to. According to Section 1992 of the California Structural Pest Control Board Act, any termite treatment other than fumigation is considered substandard. If a termite company recommends an alternative treatment, they are legally required to disclose
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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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Attic Hazards Attic Hazards Nails. Attics are filled with nails — thousands of them — protruding through the roof sheathing, their sharp points just waiting to get you. I’ve hit my head on them so many times that I joke about styling my hair with Neosporin. It’s not funny when it happens, though. Truss Plates.
Termite Inspection Attic Mishaps Ask any termite inspector or technician how many times they’ve put a foot through a ceiling, and they’ll likely give you an exact number—along with a vivid, sad story. No one ever wants to step through a ceiling; it’s one of the worst feelings imaginable. If it happens during an initial
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Communication in the Termite Industry A termite inspection isn’t just about identifying termites and other wood-destroying organisms—it’s also about clear communication between the inspector and the termite technicians who will complete the treatment. Inspectors use two key tools to relay information: graphs and chalk marks. Graphs: Mapping the Infestation Graphs, created on paper or a
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