What Every Homeowner Should Know About Drywood Termites If termite control were a movie, drywood termites would be the star. They are the most common termites in San Diego, where the climate is especially favorable to them thanks to mild temperatures year-round and just the right amount of moisture. A drywood termite colony is made […]
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They Found a Wing I was speaking with a customer in San Marcos. She lived in a two-year-old home in a brand-new neighborhood. I’m not sure what prompted the termite inspection, but the inspector reported finding a single termite wing in her attic—and that was enough to spark a quiet panic. Neighborhoods operate differently today.
The Importance of Masking Termite Droppings A termite inspector looks for four main signs of infestation: termite damage, subterranean termite mud tubes, termite wings, and termite droppings (frass). Termite droppings are made of wood and do not decompose over time. Some inspectors claim droppings darken with age, but unless they saw them when they were
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5 Signs You Have Drywood Termites Termite Droppings (Frass) Drywood termites eat wood and leave behind tiny, sand-like droppings called frass. Since they live inside the wood, they push their frass out as their colony expands. You might find termite droppings on the floor, on belongings in your garage, on a trash can, or on
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Alternative Full Structure Treatments for Drywood Termites Few people want to tent their home. It’s a huge hassle: you have to move out for at least two nights, double bag all your food, let strangers into your house, and deal with the stigma of having a tent over your home. Then there’s the concern of
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