You Don’t Have to Tent First, let’s make a distinction between have to and need to. There are certainly situations where fumigation is the best option, but it’s your home and ultimately your decision. No one can force you to tent your house. When making a major decision like fumigation, it’s important to consider all […]
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7 Ways to Avoid Tenting Your Home I’ve never met a homeowner who looks forward to fumigating their home. In fact, the fear of tenting is often what prevents people from contacting a termite company in the first place. Many of my fumigation proposals take weeks to be approved, while homeowners frequently agree to alternative
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It All Starts with Moisture I recently inspected a home in San Diego where the homeowner was convinced fumigation was necessary. She wanted to move quickly, so I rearranged my Monday schedule to make the first available fumigation date that Friday. The home had experienced a major plumbing failure that resulted in flooding. All of
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The Cost of a Free Termite Inspection I don’t know a single company that charges for a standard termite inspection. The only inspections I charge for are escrow inspections—industry norm—but everything else is free. Still, very few homeowners want their home inspected, even when it costs nothing. Who wants to find out they have termites,
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The Art of Local Treating for Termites Local treatment for drywood termites can be extremely effective—if the inspection is thorough, the right termiticide is used, and the technician performing the work cares and knows what they’re doing. The Termite Inspection A local treatment is only as good as the inspection that guides it. Unless the
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8 Termite Treatment Obstacles Not every home is a simple, one-story structure surrounded by open pavement. Just as diagnosing a termite issue correctly is critical, recognizing the obstacles that could impact treatment is just as important. Without planning for these factors, the job could be delayed, cost more, or even be canceled. Zero Lot Lines
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Attic Hazards Termite inspectors know, attics aren’t the safest places to work. Step in the wrong spot and that cool air on their leg means only one thing—it’s now in the room below. And as bad as that is, it can get worse. If the home has a sprinkler system and they step on an
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? 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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