Why Choose California Termite? Any homeowner who has dealt with termites knows how many options there are. Every time I drive on one of San Diego’s major freeways, I spot another termite company I’ve never heard of. Should you go with a big, well-known company? Large companies often become sales organizations rather than termite control […]
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My Journey Through Pest Control (and Why It Matters for My Customers) Before I started California Termite, I worked for several different companies across San Diego County. Each job taught me something important—sometimes what to do, and sometimes what never to do. Looking back, those experiences shaped the values I bring to my own company
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5 Termite Sales Tactics to Watch Out For I’ve said it before—many termite companies are really just sales organizations. Because of their size, they need to chase revenue to cover overhead. That means inspectors are often focused more on closing a deal than doing what’s best for the customer. Here are five of the most
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When Smaller is Better Some people feel that working with a big pest control company offers more assurances. Maybe that’s true in some cases, but there are definite advantages to going small. Lower Overhead, Lower PricesBig companies come with big overhead—more employees, more managers, more vehicles, more advertising, and more meetings. All of that adds
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Bigger Is Not Always Better: The Truth About Large Termite Control Companies Many homeowners instinctively trust large, well-known pest control companies. They assume big names come with better guarantees, better service, and better results. But bigger isn’t always better—especially in the termite and pest control industry. When Pest Control Becomes Sales Over time, large companies
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5 More Termite Company Red Flags In Part 1, we discussed everything from rushed inspections to inspectors showing up in cars not trucks. Here are five more red flags to watch out for when getting multiple termite inspections: Branded Treatments When a company sells a service like “Killfoam” or “Truguard,” it’s usually just a marketing
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The Dark Side of Termite Control As someone working in termite control, I’d love to say every inspector out there is honest and customer-focused—but that hasn’t been my experience. Most of us likely start with good intentions. But job pressures, sales goals, and company culture can push inspectors to stretch the truth and rationalize questionable
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California Termite Exhibits at the Carlsbad Village Street Faire Over 100,000 people attended the Carlsbad Village Street Faire (don’t forget the e) on a cold and rainy day. With “May the Fourth be with you” as the unofficial theme, many attendees wore Star Wars-themed attire to celebrate the day. The Faire spanned the entire Carlsbad
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California Termite Visits Camp Pendleton As proud members of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee, representatives from California Termite recently participated in the annual Camp Pendleton Private Bus Tour. The tour departed from the Chamber office at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday the 30th and made its way through Oceanside to the south entrance
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7 Things to Consider when Choosing a Termite Company When facing a termite issue, most homeowners wisely get multiple bids. While price is certainly a factor, there are several other critical variables that can help you make the right decision. Here’s what to look for: WarrantyNot all termite warranties are created equal. It’s important to
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