Why It’s Important for Your Termite Company to Clean Up Old Termite Evidence After Treatment First things first: termite droppings (also called frass) are made of wood, and they don’t decompose—at least not anytime soon. Some people say they darken over time, but really, how would anyone know the difference just by looking? I was […]
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 Lifecycle of a Termite Colony A termite colony begins with a swarm—typically 20 to 100 flying termites called alates, the winged reproductives that include future kings and queens. These termites leave their original colony to start a new one. Subterranean termites usually swarm in spring, typically the day after rainfall. Drywood termites, on the
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What to Expect During a Termite Inspection First, a quick disclaimer: I can only speak to what you can expect from a California Termite inspection. Not every company operates the way we do—and frankly, we think that’s a good thing. Call Before Going: We always call or text when we’re on our way. It might
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California Termite to Partner with Pest Daddy Pest Control California Termite, your trusted source for expert termite control, is proud to announce a partnership with Pest Daddy, expanding our service offerings to include full-spectrum general pest control. Pest Daddy is owned and operated by Raul Fernandez. Raul and California Termite’s founder, John Gelhard, began their
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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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13 Ways to Prevent Termites Believe it or not, you don’t have to wait until you find termite droppings or experience a swarm in your home to take action. Termite control can be proactive, not just reactive. Here are some key steps homeowners can take to reduce the likelihood of an infestation: Fix plumbing issues.
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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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The Case of the Infested Couch: A Lesson in Thorough Termite Inspections I was performing an annual drywood termite inspection in Encinitas, California for a property just a mile from the beach. The owner had a termite warranty in place, and as part of that coverage, I was back to make sure nothing new had
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Wood Damage: What Every Homeowner Should Know Your home’s wood can be damaged in three primary ways: by drywood termites, subterranean termites, and wood rot caused by fungus. Before your home existed, your lot was just nature—trees, brush, and soil. When the land was cleared, termites and fungi didn’t just disappear. These organisms are nature’s
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