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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You Decided to Tent Your Home – What Happens Next? SchedulingYou’ll need to pick a date. Since termite companies subcontract fumigations, your inspector will check with the fumigator’s schedule. Tents typically stay up for two nights. If you choose a Friday or Saturday start, the tent will remain up an extra night because fumigators don’t
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Inside a Crawlspace Crawlspaces are a termite inspector’s least favorite place—damp, dirty, webby, cramped, and full of surprises. I’ve been in a 9,000-square-foot home with a crawlspace just as big, and I’ve been under a mobile home during an earthquake. But if you want a complete inspection, you have to get in there and crawl
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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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What Happens Inside a Fumigation Homeowners often ask if the electricity needs to stay on during a termite fumigation. The answer is yes—it does. Fumigators use electric fans to circulate the fumigant throughout the home. Before releasing the gas, they open all interior doors, cupboards, drawers, some windows, and any attic access points. This ensures
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Fumigation Day Fumigating for termites might not be fun, but there are times when it’s easier to go through—like when you’re headed out of town, or, as in this case, when the house is empty and the new roof hasn’t been installed yet. No matter the timing, it’s always a good time to call California
Fumigation Gotchas: What Can Go Wrong (and How to Avoid It) Most people know that fumigating for termites means bagging food and vacating their home for a few days. But fewer people realize that certain overlooked details can lead to delays, added costs, or even cancellation of the fumigation altogether. Here are a few real-life
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What Not to Do When It Comes to Termites Let’s say you find a pile of termite droppings on your floor. You clean them up, hoping it’s nothing—but they come back the next day. If you’re new to this, you might not be sure what to do. So here’s a list of what not to
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Excess Moisture is the Root Cause of Most Termite and Fungus Issues. Moisture is the root cause of most termite and fungus issues. While some sources of moisture are unavoidable—like San Diego’s coastal climate and marine layer—others can and should be controlled to prevent long-term damage. Here are some common causes of excess moisture:Clogged Gutters
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Termite Treatment Obstacles When it comes to termite control, not every home is a textbook case. Here are some of the common obstacles we run into with different treatment methods: Fumigation Challenges Fragile Roofs: Fumigators need to walk on your roof to set up tarps for tenting. Certain materials—double-stacked clay tiles, lightweight aluminum tiles, some
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