Termite Inspection Attic Mishaps Ask any termite inspector or technician how many times they’ve put a foot through a ceiling, and they’ll likely give you an exact number—along with a vivid, sad story. No one ever wants to step through a ceiling; it’s one of the worst feelings imaginable. If it happens during an initial […]
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Communication in the Termite Industry A termite inspection isn’t just about identifying termites and other wood-destroying organisms—it’s also about clear communication between the inspector and the termite technicians who will complete the treatment. Inspectors use two key tools to relay information: graphs and chalk marks. Graphs: Mapping the Infestation Graphs, created on paper or a
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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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When You Should Fumigate – and When You Might Not Need To One of the most common questions we hear during termite inspections is: Do we need to fumigate (tent) our home? The answer depends on your unique situation, but these guidelines can help you decide. When You Should Fumigate: Swarming Drywood Termites Originating from
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4 Questionable Termite Treatments Most people dread the thought of tenting their home for termite fumigation. You need to leave your home for at least two nights, bag all your food and let strangers in your home. It’s not cheap, and once it’s done, your home looks the same as before. Understandably, many homeowners seek
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Termite Swarming: What You Should Know San Diego is home to two primary types of termites: drywood and subterranean termites, both of which spread through swarming. Here’s a breakdown of their behavior and what it means for you: Subterranean Termites Swarming Season: Spring Swarming Behavior: On warm, wet days, 50–100 flying termites leave their colony,
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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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Integrated Pest Management for Termite Control Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest control that combines multiple strategies to manage pests sustainably. Rather than relying solely on chemical pesticides, IPM integrates biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical controls to minimize risks to human health, beneficial organisms, and the environment. Integrated
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What Not to Do When You Have Termites: 1. Use of Over-the-Counter Products Over-the-counter termite products may seem like an easy fix, but they don’t work the way professional treatments do. Termites are social insects: workers feed both the queen and soldiers, so if workers chew treated wood, they spread the termiticide throughout the colony.
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Subterranean Termites: The Hidden Threat Beneath Your Home I spotted a small mud tube on the second-story hallway of my Vista residence. At first glance, it looked like something my dog might have tracked in from the yard. But as a licensed termite inspector, I knew better. This was a tell-tale sign of subterranean termites
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