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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Attic Hazards Attic Hazards Nails. Attics are filled with nails — thousands of them — protruding through the roof sheathing, their sharp points just waiting to get you. I’ve hit my head on them so many times that I joke about styling my hair with Neosporin. It’s not funny when it happens, though. Truss Plates.
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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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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8 Termite Company Red Flags Less Than Thorough Inspections Many large termite companies tend to conduct inspections that are less detailed than they should be. Here’s why: Focus on Selling Fumigation: Once termites are detected, their main goal is often to sell you on fumigation. This is because their companies don’t offer comprehensive, non-tenting solutions.
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19 Termite Treatment Obstacles: When conducting a termite inspection, it is crucial to consider various challenges that might affect the choice of treatment for eliminating termites in a home. Below are some common obstacles and considerations: Fragile Tile Roofs Clay Tile Issues: Clay tile roofs, especially double-stacked tile, are prone to damage during fumigation. Walking
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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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