Top 5 Signs of a Termite Infestation
Swarmer or discarded wings: Swarmers, also known as reproductives, are young female and male winged termites. In the springtime, after the last freeze, termite swarmers…
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With the Exception of Termites, Which Wood-Infesting Insect Pests Are Most Commonly Managed by Pest Control Professionals Within Southern California Homes?
With the Exception of Termites, Which Wood-Infesting Insect Pests Are Most Commonly Managed by Pest Control Professionals Within Southern California Homes? Southern California’s Sneaky Squatters:…
Termite Mud Tube Formations
Unwanted Tunnels: Understanding Termite Mud Tubes While most homeowners welcome earthy tones in their décor, mud tubes on foundations or interior walls are a different…
Everything Ventura County Residents Need to Know About Termite Swarms That Occur in Southern California
Thousands of termite species have been documented worldwide, and all these species can be divided into three groups known as subterranean, drywood and dampwood termites….
Is Pressure Treated Wood Termite Resistant?
Termites can be a nightmare for any homeowner in California and, despite California building codes requiring the use of pressure-treated wood. But does the use…
Structural Wood Located Near Plumbing Should Be Inspected Regularly for Subterranean Termite Damage
Western subterranean termite populations reach plague-level proportions in many urban and suburban areas of southern California, and this species is often recognized as the most…
How Residents Can Determine if California Homes Have Sustained, or Are Likely to Sustain Termite Damage, and How Homes Are, and Could Be Built to Resist Infestations
Pest control companies in California are required by law to file a wood-infesting insect report form with the state’s structural pest control board for every…
One Single Home in Ventura County Can Become Infested by Workers From Multiple Western Subterranean Termite Colonies
One Single Home In Ventura County Can Become Infested By Workers From Multiple Western Subterranean Termite Colonies Despite their tremendous abundance in the natural environment,…
How Do Pest Control Professionals Determine if the Structural Wood Within Homes Is Vulnerable to Termite Attack
The most economically significant termite species that can be found in Southern California are well adapted to thriving in arid and semi-arid environments, but this…
How Pest Control Professionals Search for Signs of Drywood Termites and Damage Wood Within Homes During Inspections?
Since California sees a relatively high degree of annual termite destruction, the state legally requires all homes to be inspected for termites before being sold….
How Are Delicate Drywood Termite Swarmers Able to Excavate Hard Lumber, and Do They Initiate Infestations Indoors and on Exterior Wood Paneling?
How Are Delicate Drywood Termite Swarmers Able To Excavate Hard Lumber, And Do They Initiate Infestations Indoors And On Exterior Wood Paneling? Unlike soil-dwelling subterranean…
How to Recognize Different Types of Mud Tubes That Termites Construct on Residential Properties
Several subterranean, drywood and dampwood termites can be found in southern California. Dampwood termites rarely cause substantial damage to structural wood within homes, but drywood…