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Bigger Is Not Always Better: The Truth About Large Pest Control Companies

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Bigger Is Not Always Better: The Truth About Large Termite Control Companies Many homeowners instinctively trust large, well-known pest control companies. They assume big names come with better guarantees, better service, and better results. But bigger isn’t always better—especially in the termite and pest control industry. When Pest Control Becomes Sales Over time, large companies […]

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Termite Treatment Obstacles

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Termite Treatment Obstacles When it comes to termite control, not every home is a textbook case. Here are some of the common obstacles we run into with different treatment methods: Fumigation Challenges Fragile Roofs: Fumigators need to walk on your roof to set up tarps for tenting. Certain materials—double-stacked clay tiles, lightweight aluminum tiles, some

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Why It’s Important for Your Termite Company to Clean Up Old Termite Evidence After Treatment

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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

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5 More Termite Company Red Flags

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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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Lifecycle of a Termite Colony

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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 on a Termite Inspection

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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 Partnering with Pest Daddy Pest Control

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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

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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

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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

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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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