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Excess Moisture is the Root Cause of Most Termite and Fungus Issues

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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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Is Termite Fumigation Going Away in California?

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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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Fear of Fumigation

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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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You Don’t Have to Tent

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You Don’t Have to Tent Your Home The state of California might want you to but California Termite will do everything in its power to help you avoid the hassle of tenting your home. Tenting requires: Leaving your home for three nights. Bagging everything ingestible that’s not factory sealed. Trimming back the vegetation surrounding your

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