The New Guy The most famous “employee number one” was technically not an employee, but a founder. Steve Wozniak was assigned badge number one by Apple Computer president Michael Scott, reportedly to annoy Steve Jobs. Marc McDonald was the first salaried employee at Microsoft. Shel Kaphan and Craig Silverstein were the first salaried employees at […]
Under a Mobile Home All mobile homes sit on a raised foundation, which makes the space underneath an important area to inspect during a termite inspection. While mobile homes generally don’t contain a lot of wood, there are still key areas where termites or wood-destroying organisms may be found. I focus on wood that’s connected
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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 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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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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Annual Inspections: Get Your Warranty’s Worth Annual inspections are crucial follow-ups after the initial termite inspection and treatment. If you decided not to tent your home and went with a localized treatment instead, the annual inspections need to be thorough. Much of what’s visible started two years prior. If you feel like your inspector is
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